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Audubon Aquarium
📍 1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130🌐 audubonnatureinstitute.org/aquarium
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
About Audubon Aquarium
Varied marine life, plus insects. Insect & marine life exhibits plus a 400,000-gallon tank with reefs, sharks & a walk-through tunnel. Features a 400,000-gallon tank with reefs, sharks, and a walk-through tunnel for immersive viewing. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 16,251 visitors.
Quick Facts
💡 Did You Know?
- Features a 400,000-gallon tank with reefs, sharks, and a walk-through tunnel for immersive viewing
- Combines both aquarium and insectarium exhibits in one attraction, with a notably popular butterfly garden that frequently delights visitors
- Offers interactive stingray petting experiences, mentioned in 81 reviews as a highlight attraction
- Provides virtual reality experiences featuring sharks and dolphins films as paid add-ons to the main admission
💬 What Visitors Say
- Don't miss the Insectarium, especially the butterfly garden and honey bee exhibit - visitors consistently report it's a highlight that rivals or exceeds the aquarium exhibits themselves, making it a unique differentiator worth planning time for
- Visit on a weekday morning (like Tuesday) to avoid crowds and have a more comfortable experience exploring the exhibits at your own pace
- Plan for 1.5 to 2+ hours minimum, but you can easily spend most of a day here if you read exhibit information thoroughly and revisit favorite areas - budget your time accordingly and don't rush through
- Book tickets through third-party sites like Viator for potential savings compared to purchasing directly at the aquarium, and note that parking costs $22 plus there's about a quarter-mile walk to the entrance
- Try the optional Virtual Reality experience (sharks and dolphins films) for an enhanced educational component, and visit the interactive stingray petting area and penguin viewing areas - these are consistently highlighted as must-see attractions
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