Episode 5: Where Gators Meet Garden Parties in Beaumont

01/09/2025 15 min
Episode 5: Where Gators Meet Garden Parties in Beaumont

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Episode Synopsis

Join Laini Parker for a six-stop family day trip across Southeast Texas featuring reptile rescues, nature boardwalks, botanical gardens, swamp paddles, gourmet deli delights, and a festive seafood finale—all in one unforgettable day.

Gator Country Adventure Park – – rescued reptiles, feeding shows, educational tours
• Address: 21159  FM 365, Beaumont, TX 77705
• Website: https://www.gatorrescue.com/

Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands & Boardwalk – – wetlands preserve with boardwalks and wildlife spotting
• Address: 4233 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, TX
• Website: https://www.beaumontcvb.com/things-to-do/cattail-marsh/

Tyrrell Park & Beaumont Botanical Gardens – – greenspace, gardens, and conservatory tours
• Address: 5305 Tyrrell Park Rd, Beaumont, TX 77705
• Website: https://www.bbgtx.org/

Neches River Adventures / Big Thicket National Preserve – tours departing near Kountze, TX – guided kayaking through scenic swamp
• Address: 6790 Bigner Road, Beaumont, TX 77708
• Website: https://www.nechesriveradventures.org/

Katharine & Company – – gourmet lunch café, sandwiches, soups, and scratch-made desserts
• Address: 1495 Calder Ave, Beaumont, TX 77701
• Website: https://katharineandcompany.com/

Floyd’s Cajun Seafood – Beaumont, TX – crawfish boils, fried seafood platters in a family-friendly setting
• Address: 2290 Interstate I-10 S, Beaumont, TX 77707
• Website: https://floydsseafood.com/index.php

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