Do you have a need for speed? Well, you’re in luck because there’s a very special zipline in northern Louisiana that attracts adrenaline junkies from all over, looking to chase the thrill of soaring through the treetops with the wind in their hair. There’s a little twist at the end of the zipline that might just require a little extra bravery to get through. Think you could do it?
Welcome to Gators & Friends, an exotic petting zoo and alligator farm in northern Louisiana that’s fun for the whole family.
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Established in 2006, Gators & Friends is home to over 150 alligators. Kids and adults will love learning about these beautiful creatures.
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But there’s more than just gators. After you’ve marveled at gators galore, head on over to the exotic animal petting zoo.
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These cuddly buddies are always in the mood for some love (and food).
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You’ll get to interact with exotic animals like capybara, ring-tailed lemurs, llamas, kangaroos, and more!
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But the main event is yet to come…
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For a truly thrilling experience, take a ride on their extensive zipline that will have you soaring all over the park.
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The seven-line zipline course will take about an hour and a half to complete, but if that’s too intense, you can always go with the shorter, four-line course which will take about 45 minutes.
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You’ll have some training beforehand, and a trained instructor with you at every step of the course.
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Nowhere else in Louisiana can you soar over camels, llamas, and gators…
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Yep! That’s right! Your final 750 feet of the zipline course will have you flying over the live alligator pond. Did we mention there are over 150 alligators?
Cassandra NightThunder/Google The four-course is $34.95 + tax. The seven-line zipline is $59.95 + tax and includes free admission to the park and a cup of animal feed. It’s worth every penny for the experience of a lifetime!
For more information, check out their website and give them a follow on Facebook.
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The four-course is $34.95 + tax. The seven-line zipline is $59.95 + tax and includes free admission to the park and a cup of animal feed. It’s worth every penny for the experience of a lifetime!
Have you ever visited Gators & Friends and ridden the zipline? Let us know in the comments!
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Address: Gators and Friends, 11441 US-80, Greenwood, LA 71033, USA