New Orleans is rightfully famous for its lively music scene, spicy Cajun cuisine, and colorful history. But just outside the vibrant city lies a wild, watery wonderland visitors can discover on unique New Orleans swamp tours . Away from the bright lights awaits an extensive wetlands ecosystem filled with rare wildlife, Cajun culture, and no shortage of mysteries of the New Orleans Vampire Tour . Hop aboard a boat to traverse hidden bayous, quiet lakes, and winding channels shrouded under canopies of twisted cypress trees dripping in Spanish moss. Read on to unveil the secrets that await within these shadowy waters and wooded wetlands. Chance Animal Encounters The swamplands surrounding New Orleans serve as the perfect hideaway habitat for all kinds of creatures. As your boat glides through the still waters, keep watch for wildlife that call this region home. Playful river otters frolic in the bayous while great blue herons stalk the shallows, wat...