Allyson Montgomery, executive director, The Children’s Museum of SWLA (left) and Heather David, biologist manager, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

Heather David, biologist manager, LDWF presents a rendering of the entry exhibit of the LDWF Science and Nature Center that will be housed in Port Wonder

Heather David, biologist manager, LDWF, presents where the 1500 gallon freshwater aquarium will be located

Constructions workers surveying progress

Heather David, biologist manager, LDWF, explains the exhibit that will showcase the "Rigs to Reef" program.

The area that will house a 33-foot long touch tank with stingrays and other non-native species and a fishing game under construction. (Emily Burleigh / American Press)

Allyson Montgomery, executive director, The Children’s Museum of SWLA, explaining in what will be the Nature Gallery.

Allyson Montgomery, executive director, The Children’s Museum of SWLA, in what will be the body systems section of the Health Gallery.

Allyson Montgomery, executive director, The Children’s Museum of SWLA, looking back at where portions of the Tech and City galleries will be.

Allyson Montgomery, executive director, The Children’s Museum of SWLA, next to Cowboy's Cafe in the City Gallery