Birding on the Bayou

Kick off your Saturday with a bayou birding adventure!

Spend two peaceful hours aboard our Bayou Ranger II Pontoon Boat, where you'll have the perfect vantage point to spot a variety of feathered friends in their natural habitat. Afterward, climb aboard our Trailblazer Electric Vehicle for a one-hour guided tour of the Discovery Loop, giving you an up-close look at ABNC’s 3 diverse ecosystems.

When: September 27th 7-10am

Pricing: $40 for members, $45 for non-members

Teachers can earn 3 SBEC hours for participating in this activity. Please indicate when booking that you would like to receive SBEC hours.

Know Before You Go:

  • The max capacity for a cruise is 16 people.

  • Participants must 18 years or older.

  • Closed toe shoes are required for the tour.

  • Please bring insect repellent in case you need it.

  • Participants must have the physical ability to climb two stair steps to board the boat, as the profile of the boat makes the use of a ramp not readily achievable.

  • Please arrive at 6:30 a.m. and our guides will meet you at the front gate of Armand Bayou Nature Center.

  • No eating or drinking will take place on the boat, except for drinking water. Please bring a reusable water bottle.

  • Reservations must be made in advance and payment is required at the time of reservation

Cancellations:
Payment of fees is needed to complete your registration and is non-refundable unless the program/class/activity is cancelled by Armand Bayou Nature Center (ABNC) staff. If ABNC cancels for any reason, you will be given the option of applying the fees to another program or a refund. A minimum number of five people is required for the trip to launch. You will be notified the day prior if the minimum number has not been reached.

If you must cancel, please notify ABNC at least seven (7) days prior to the program/class/activity. If you inform us at least one week before, we will issue you a credit voucher for the full amount of your payment that may be applied to another ABNC program fee or a membership. Any non-attendance or cancellation less than seven (7) days will result in the full charge of the fee. ABNC does not give cash refunds.

Special Charter Birding Tours

Would you like to book your own birding adventure? Reservations are required and must be made 2 weeks in advance. Payment is required at the time of reservation. Please call 281-474-2551 to schedule a charter cruise.