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TANGIPAHOA PARISH

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Discover the hidden treasures and educational opportunities scover the hidden treasures and educational opportunities
available for your students in beautiful Tangipahoa Parish,
Louisiana! Located 45 minutes north of New Orleans and 30
minutes east of Baton Rouge, the Hammond area is the
perfect hub to experience the “gumbo” that is Louisiana.

Students can get their hands dirty while learning about the
farming industry at Liuzza Land. Turn back the hands of time
at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival. Hand feed gira es at Global Wildlife Center. Enjoy festival fun and/or
at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival. Hand feed gira es at Global Wildlife Center. Enjoy festival fun and/or
perform at the Oyster, Sicilian Heritage, Strawberry, or Italian Festivals. Visit our 7 museums (African American
Heritage, Britney Spears/Kentwood Cultural, Camp Moore, Children’s Discovery Center, Collinswood,
Independence Italian Cultural, and Louisiana Treasures) for creativity and fun. Tour the exquisite campus and
participate in programming at Southeastern Louisiana University. Dip their nets during an educational boat trip
and tour of Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station. Or get up close and personal with gigantic alligators
at Kliebert & Sons.

Tangipahoa has hidden surprises for everyone. Nowhere else in Louisiana can you experience the ambience, charm
and avor of Louisiana in a 51-mile stretch of easily accessible highway. Contact Carla Tate or Emily Matise -
800-542-7520 or visit tangitourism.com to schedule your Louisiana adventure!

Global Wildlife
985-796-3585 • globalwildlife.com

Joyce Wildlife Swamp Walk
985-543-4781 • wlf.louisiana.gov/wma/2774

Kliebert’s Turtle and Alligator Farm
985-345-3617 • kliebertgatortours.com

Liuzza Land
985-981-5788 • liuzzaland.com

Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center
985-340-9150 • lcdcofhammond.org

Louisiana Renaissance Festival
985-429-9992 • larf.net

Middendorf’s Restaurant
985-386-6666 • middendorfsrestaurant.com

Southeastern Louisiana University
985-549-2000 • southeastern.edu

Tangipahoa Parish Festivals
800-542-7520 • tangitourism.com

Turtle Cove Research Station
985-549-5008 • southeastern.edu/acad_research/
programs/turtle_cove/

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