History Channel Brings Louisiana Swamp to NY

Local students from New York public schools interacted with alligator Abby on Thursday.

Local 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

Hands-On Introduction to alligators