History Channel Brings Louisiana Swamp to NYLocal students from New York public schools interacted with alligator Abby on Thursday.Friends Read FreeSaveLocal students from New York public schools interacted with alligator Abby on Thursday. They attended the opening of HISTORY channel's recreation of a Louisiana swamp in Chelsea Market where 5,600 square feet is home to alligators, turtles, cypress trees, and other plants from the indigenous region. The exhibit will be open daily through Feb. 12. (Amal Chen/The Epoch Times)By Epoch Times Staff2/2/2012Updated: 10/1/2015PrintHands-On Introduction to alligators