Audubon Zoo

Top 1% of attractions in New Orleans
8/10

11 expert reviews

“One of the country's top rated zoos. Go on a cool day.”

– Not For Tourists

Concierge Concierge
"If you're looking for an afternoon away from the French Quarter, hop on a streetcar to this beautiful Uptown park."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Among the country's best zoos. It contains the ultracool Louisiana Swamp exhibit, full of alligators, bobcats, foxes, bears and snapping turtles." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"A jewel in the crown of the Audubon Institute, this gorgeously landscaped zoo contains fun, intriguing and rare animal specimens."
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Take the streetcar through neighborhoods lined with moss-covered trees to this lovely park, and visit with some amazing animals!" Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Consistently ranked as one of the top zoos in the nation, the Audubon Zoo presents a wide array of animals in exhibits that mimic their natural habitats." Full review
Where Where
"Home to more than 1,800 animals, the renowned Audubon Zoo is one of the finest zoos in the U.S. " Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The 58 acres of this uptown zoo make for a full afternoon." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
11.0
"Special kid-friendly exhibits feed curious minds while allowing little ones to get up close and personal with their favorite furry (or scaly or slimy) friends. You can also watch daily feedings " Full review
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Don't miss the gigantic sharks, tarpon and rays in the 400,000 gallon Gulf of Mexico exhibit at the aquarium and the newly expanded Jaguar Jungle exhibit in the zoo, where you can not only see jaguars, but bats, tree frogs, poison arrow frogs and much more.
Frommer's Frommer's
"Some 15,000 animals live in natural habitats of subtropical plants, waterfalls, lagoons, and a Louisiana swamp replica complete with rare white gators. There are some great hot-day diversions for kids" Full review


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