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Fundraising for Alligator Habitat
in the Conservation Learning Center at the Refuge

Friends of Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge is launching a major fundraising campaign and we would love to invite you to be our community partner! 

We’ve set our sights on bringing back the Alligator habitat in the Conservation Learning Center at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge. This $30,000 fundraising goal will include not only the tank, filtration, lighting and support systems but also the enclosure and educational signage. This exhibit has been a feature for many years, but cannot be repaired and need full replacement.

The new habitat for alligators and small turtles will provide a safe observation area for the public, particularly children and school groups, and will highlight the diversity and key species present in Black Bayou Lake while providing educational outreach.  For additional info contact Kris Kelley at friendsofblackbayou@gmail.com.

As a donor, you are helping in an important community effort to conserve and enhance wildlife at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Fobb takes your support very seriously and hope to provide you with ample reason to support the effort, and have created multiple acknowledgement levels to spotlight a name, or as a memorial designation on the exhibit as a lasting showcase of your generosity.  Want more information? Click here for a full packet!
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The Old Alligator Habitat enclosure at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge
This was one of the habitats that was used at Black Bayou Lake NWR in the past.
child pointing at the alligators in the habitat inside the Conservation Learning Center at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Monroe, Louisiana
Another little environmentalist enjoying one of the OLD alligator habitats...
Plans for the Alligator Exhibit at BBLNWR paid for by Friends of Black Bayou

Interested in a Sponsorship to help
Bring Back the Gator Exhibit?  Here's how:

   1. Donate online, using the link on this page; OR 
   2. Print out a sponsor form to mail with your check; OR
   3. Donate in person at the refuge!

​We sincerely thank you for your consideration!


Want even MORE information? A complete packet in PDF format is
available HERE ​for your consideration.

DONATE Online:

Choose a Sponsor Level
Info for tile (Name For Donor Wall)
Contact me (email or phone)
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
Prefer to pay a different amount?
You can!
Use our "Donate Any Amount" button and specify that it's for the "ALLIGATOR EXHIBIT"
Friends of Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so your donations may be tax deductible.
​All proceeds from Alligator Enclosure Fundraiser go to build the Alligator Habitat and enclosure inside the the
Conservation Learning Center Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Monroe, Louisiana.
Questions?  Email:  Kris Kelley at friendsofblackbayou@gmail.com