Service Animals

 

Service animals are allowed at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. For a definition of a service animal, please see the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) definition.

Anywhere that you wish to go in our park, your service animal may go, too.

Barataria Preserve

• Water

  • Potable water is available at the Barataria Preserve Visitor Center and the Barataria Preserve Education Center.

• Waste

  • Trashcans are available at the beginning of each trail and at the Visitor Center. There are no plastic bags provided, so please remember to bring your own.

• Wildlife

  • Be extra cautious of wildlife at the Barataria Preserve such as alligators, snakes, and insects (spiders, ticks, etc.).

• Extreme Conditions

  • Louisiana experiences extreme heat. Bring extra water for your service animal.
  • Some trails are elevated boardwalks, so be cautious of fall hazards for service animals.

Chalmette Battlefield

• Water

  • Potable water is available at the Chalmette Battlefield Visitor Center.

• Waste

  • Trashcans are available at the Chalmette Battlefield Visitor Center and restrooms. There are no plastic bags provided, so please remember to bring your own.

• Wildlife

  • Please be aware of snakes, coyotes, and alligators when walking the grounds at Chalmette Battlefield and Chalmette National Cemetery.

• Extreme Conditions

  • Louisiana experiences extreme heat. Bring extra water for your service animal.
  • There is scheduled black powder demonstrations, which may be startling to service animals. To view our schedule, visit our Calendar.

French Quarter Visitor Center

• Water

  • Potable water is available at the French Quarter Visitor Center. There are water fountains available to the public in the courtyard.

• Waste

  • Trashcans are available outside the restrooms in the courtyard. There are no plastic bags provided, so please remember to bring your own.

• Extreme Conditions

  • Louisiana experiences extreme heat. Bring extra water for your service animal.

Acadian Cultural Center

• Water

  • Potable water is available at the water fountains in the visitor center lobby.

• Waste

  • Trashcans are available around the parking lot. There are no plastic bags provided, so please remember to bring your own.

• Wildlife

  • Be extra cautious of wildlife at the Acadian Cultural Center such as alligators and snakes.

• Extreme Conditions

  • Louisiana experiences extreme heat. Bring extra water for your service animal.

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center

• Water

  • The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is currently closed. However, programming is offered off-site. Check our Current Conditions page for more information and updates.
  • Potable water is available at the water fountains in the visitor center lobby.

• Waste

  • A trashcan is available outside the front entrance. There are no plastic bags provided, so please remember to bring your own.

• Extreme Conditions

  • Louisiana experiences extreme heat. Bring extra water for your service animal.

Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center

• Water

  • Potable water is available at the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center's lobby water fountain.

• Waste

  • Trashcans are available around the parking lot and the front building entrance. There are no plastic bags provided, so please remember to bring your own.

• Wildlife

  • Be extra cautious of wildlife at the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center such as alligators and snakes. In addition, be aware of poison ivy on the grounds.

• Extreme Conditions

  • Louisiana experiences extreme heat. Bring extra water for your service animal.