Gators on the Geaux
Thursday, June 27, 2024
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Leader photos by Caleb Daniel
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries visited the Lincoln Parish Library Tuesday to educate a host of local children about wildlife native to the region. Youngsters were also able to hold baby alligators. Above, Tanya Sturman with LDWF helped a long line of kids hold the creature safely.
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Youngsters were able to feel different animal fur pelts of native species and what they look like in the wild