LOUISIANA DISCOVERY MUSEUM INC

HAMMOND, LA

20240724-USDA-APHIS-CDP-0001 The Tangi Turtle Farm pond in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, is approximatively 1 acre and contains 5000 turtles of different species, seen here on July 24, 2024. Tangi Turtle Farm, Inc. is one of the oldest, if not the oldest active turtle farm in the world. It was established in 1953 by Clarence and Ralph Boudreaux. It was then passed down to Keith Boudreaux who has now passed down to his son Johnathan Boudreaux. The fourth generation of turtle farmer. Typically, eggs are gathered from the end of March thru mid-July. The eggs are washed, sanitized and placed into their incubators. As the eggs hatch, the turtles are separated into their like groups. They are placed in containers which are labeled and cleaned as needed. During the highest production times, Tangi Turtle Farm, Inc., shipped 2.5 million baby turtles per year to their worldwide clients. Currently, they ship about 150.000 annually. The USDA endorses the health certificates for export. At times, USDA Veterinarians have to endorse the certificates at the airport, as the health certificates have 24 hour signing requirements. They also do the Registered Aquaculture Export Facility, USDA, and State Inspections. Additionally, they collect the water samples and do Salmonella testing and then send those samples to the Lab so that the turtles can be exported. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)
20240724-USDA-APHIS-CDP-0001 Credit: USDAgov

The Louisiana Discovery Museum Inc is a non-profit children's museum located in Hammond, Louisiana. The museum is dedicated to providing an interactive learning experience for children and families through a variety of exhibits and programs.

The museum features several hands-on exhibits that promote the exploration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts. Some of the exhibits include a water table, a treehouse, a music studio, and a dinosaur exhibit. The museum also offers rotating exhibits and special events throughout the year.

In addition to its exhibits, the Louisiana Discovery Museum Inc offers educational programs for children of all ages. These programs include science camps, art classes, and workshops on a variety of topics. The museum also hosts field trips for schools and groups.

The Louisiana Discovery Museum Inc is committed to making learning fun and accessible for all children. The museum offers discounted admission for low-income families and participates in the Museums for All program, which provides free or reduced admission to families with EBT cards. The museum also offers memberships for families and individuals who want to support its mission and enjoy unlimited access to its exhibits and programs.

LOUISIANA DISCOVERY MUSEUM INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HAMMOND LA. US MID #8402200112

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 446,997 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

20240724-USDA-APHIS-CDP-0001 The Tangi Turtle Farm pond in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, is approximatively 1 acre and contains 5000 turtles of different species, seen here on July 24, 2024. Tangi Turtle Farm, Inc. is one of the oldest, if not the oldest active turtle farm in the world. It was established in 1953 by Clarence and Ralph Boudreaux. It was then passed down to Keith Boudreaux who has now passed down to his son Johnathan Boudreaux. The fourth generation of turtle farmer. Typically, eggs are gathered from the end of March thru mid-July. The eggs are washed, sanitized and placed into their incubators. As the eggs hatch, the turtles are separated into their like groups. They are placed in containers which are labeled and cleaned as needed. During the highest production times, Tangi Turtle Farm, Inc., shipped 2.5 million baby turtles per year to their worldwide clients. Currently, they ship about 150.000 annually. The USDA endorses the health certificates for export. At times, USDA Veterinarians have to endorse the certificates at the airport, as the health certificates have 24 hour signing requirements. They also do the Registered Aquaculture Export Facility, USDA, and State Inspections. Additionally, they collect the water samples and do Salmonella testing and then send those samples to the Lab so that the turtles can be exported. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)
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Contact LOUISIANA DISCOVERY MUSEUM INC

LOUISIANA DISCOVERY MUSEUM INC
PO BOX 2877
HAMMOND
LA
70404

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MID # 8402200112
Name LOUISIANA DISCOVERY MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 205251359
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 446,997
REVENUE 446,997
LAT/LONG 30.504078, -90.461424
CODES FIPS State Code: 22
FIPS County Code: 105
US Census Tract: 954200
US Census Block: 1061