Photo courtesy of Audubon Zoo

Audubon Zoo

Type: Zoos

10Best Says

Audubon Zoo, located in Uptown New Orleans is a great place for a family visit. Home to more than 2,000 animals, the zoo is open year-round, from Thursday through Monday. Learning the eating habits of a Komodo Dragon under the Louisiana sun can get hot, so the Zoo features Cool Zoo, a small-scale water park complete with an alligator water slide. The zoo is located across the street from Audubon Park, and adjacent to The Fly, a great place to lay out in full view of the Mississippi River. Ask about Monkey Hill, a mound for climbing popular with local tykes.

Address:

6500 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70118

Phone:

(504) 581-4629

Website:

audubonnatureinstitute.org

EXPERT TIPS BY: Beth D'Addono
New Orleans Local Expert

Best Attractions & Activities: "If you are visiting the Zoo in the summer months with children, don't miss the Cool Zoo splash attractions and 750 foot-long Lazy River ride."
Things to Do with Kids: "If you are visiting the zoo in the summer months with children, add the Cool Zoo wristbands (weekends only) when you buy your tickets."
Things to Do in Fall: "For 2019 there are two fall dates (Oct. 12, Nov. 9) for Safari after Dark, an overnight educational event for families that includes crafts, animal encounters, fireside activities, behind-scenes tour and night hike."
Family-Friendly Museums: "If you are visiting the Zoo in the summer months with children, go ahead and buy the "Cool Zoo" wristbands right off the bat."

Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: Always fun to wander, the zoo offers a slice of different wildlife than you'll see on Bourbon Street.
Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: The zoo is a green oasis of natural habitat spaces for all kinds of exotic creatures.
Best for Things to Do in Fall Because: This zoo delivers plenty of fun for kids of all ages.
Best for Family-Friendly Museums Because: Audubon Zoo has many great interactive areas for families to really get some one-on-one with the animals.