Episode 5: Where Gators Meet Garden Parties in Beaumont

Join Laini Parker for a six-stop family day trip across Southeast Texas featuring reptile rescues, nature boardwalks, botanical gardens, swamp paddles, gourmet deli delights, and a festive seafood finale—all in one unforgettable day. Gator Country Adventure Park – – rescued reptiles, feeding shows, educational tours • Address: 21159  FM 365, Beaumont, TX 77705 • Website: https://www.gatorrescue.com/ Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands & Boardwalk – – wetlands preserve with boardwalks and wildlife spotting • Address: 4233 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, TX • Website: https://www.beaumontcvb.com/things-to-do/cattail-marsh/ Tyrrell Park & Beaumont Botanical Gardens – – greenspace, gardens, and conservatory tours • Address: 5305 Tyrrell Park Rd, Beaumont, TX 77705 • Website: https://www.bbgtx.org/ Neches River Adventures / Big Thicket National Preserve – tours departing near Kountze, TX – guided kayaking through scenic swamp • Address: 6790 Bigner Road, Beaumont, TX 77708 • Website: https://www.nechesriveradventures.org/ Katharine & Company – – gourmet lunch café, sandwiches, soups, and scratch-made desserts • Address: 1495 Calder Ave, Beaumont, TX 77701 • Website: https://katharineandcompany.com/ Floyd’s Cajun Seafood – Beaumont, TX – crawfish boils, fried seafood platters in a family-friendly setting • Address: 2290 Interstate I-10 S, Beaumont, TX 77707 • Website: https://floydsseafood.com/index.php Sponsored by https://409Plumbing.com