If you’re looking for a romantic getaway that will cater to your loved one’s sense of humor and quirky, adventurous side, then don’t hesitate to hit up Baton Rouge for one of the Alligator Bayou’s famously entertaining eco-swamp tours.

Experience the rich ecosystem of the Spanish Lake Basin—resplendent with birds, turtles, and, of course, gators—the way it should be experienced: through the Cajun drawl of your friendly and knowledgeable guide.

Don’t miss the old growth forest of giant cypress trees, the giant snapping turtles in a beautiful sculptured pond, and a gator show that will impress you even as you cringe at the bravery and audacity of your host.

After a day in this 15-acre ecohabitat, you and your date will leave feeling some of that famous Cajun joie de vivre.