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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

1 Canal St · New Orleans, LA

Why you should go…

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas sits on the river at the edge of the French Quarter and traces waterways from the Mississippi to the Gulf to the Amazon and Caribbean. A clear tunnel runs through its Caribbean reef tank, and the facility is also home to sea otters rescued after being stranded as pups. It shares a campus and combo tickets with the adjoining Insectarium and Butterfly Garden.

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  • #family friendly
  • #riverfront

Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

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