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Audubon Zoo

6500 Magazine St · New Orleans, LA

Why you should go…

Audubon Zoo sits on the bank of the Mississippi in Uptown New Orleans and is known for its Louisiana Swamp exhibit, complete with alligators, including rare white ones, and a walk-through aviary. The zoo is run by the nonprofit Audubon Nature Institute alongside the Aquarium of the Americas downtown. Live oaks and Spanish moss keep much of the property shaded even in summer.

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  • #wildlife
  • #family friendly
  • #uptown
  • #swamp exhibit

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?

The closest stops to Audubon Zoo, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    New Orleans Airboat Tours

    $50+

    Guided airboat rides through Louisiana bayous with alligator and wildlife sightings near New Orleans.

    2.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Garden District

    Free

    Live oaks and antebellum mansions line the streets of this historic Uptown neighborhood.

    2.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie Favorite

    Commander's Palace

    $50+

    A Garden District institution serving haute Creole cuisine under its landmark turquoise-and-white awnings.

    2.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Mardi Gras World

    Under $25

    Walk through the warehouse where Blaine Kern's Studios builds the giant floats seen in Mardi Gras parades.

    3.9 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    The Mortuary Haunted Mansion

    $25–$50

    Halloween season haunted house inside a historic 1872 New Orleans mortuary building.

    4.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

    $25–$50

    A Mississippi riverfront aquarium with a walk-through Caribbean reef tunnel and rescued sea otters.

    4.5 mi awayMore like this