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National Fish Hatchery & Aquarium

615 South Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71457
318-352-5324
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Ranked #8 of 9 attractions in Natchitoches
4.0 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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Dallas, TX
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61 reviews 61 reviews
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“Worth the time”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

Unlike others we've read, we enjoyed the "small" aquarium and the great trees outside. Unfortunately, the hatchery itself was closed to the public.

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Louisville, Kentucky
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“pretty neat aquarium”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

The inside aquarium was pretty neat, also rather small. The fish ponds outside were dried up due to prolonged drought. If you were driving by with kids, Id stop to let everybody stretch their legs and use the bathroom, just not sure Id go out of my way to check it out. If youre nearby and have any interest in... More

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Natchitoches, Louisiana
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“Neat little aquarium, for the area”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011
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I'm a sucker for aquariums, I really like them and the calm of watching pretty fish swim around. When I visited this aquarium, the fish hatchery wasn't open for tours, I guess that it is open seasonally, and with special hours to ensure someone is there to watch over and explain the ponds and process. The aquarium is in a... More

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