Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge

Welcome to the largest urban National Wildlife Refuge in the United States, the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge located in the heart of New Orleans adjacent to Lake Pontchartrain. Refuge History: In 1986, Congress approved the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge but she was not officially established until 1990. Wildlife: The bayous, freshwater and brackish water marshes, and bottomland hardwood forests of Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge help protect the habitat of numerous wild critters including alligators and over 340 bird species. Please treat their home with respect. For the lover of the outdoors this refuge boasts multipurpose trails, canoe launches, and guided boat tours. Come on out and have a blast!