Zoos

Audubon Zoo

Name: Audubon Zoo
Address: 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118, New Orleans, LA, US
Telephone: (504) 861-2537
Rating: 4.5

★★★★☆ 4.5 (8774 reviews)

📍 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118

📞 (504) 861-2537

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About Audubon Zoo

Leafy home to Amur leopards, orangutans & white alligators, with presentations & feedings. Home to white alligators, a rare color variant not commonly found in zoos. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,774 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Best For: All ages
Features: Educational and immersive wildlife experience
Membership: Available with spring 15% discount
Supports: Wildlife conservation efforts

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Home to white alligators, a rare color variant not commonly found in zoos
⭐Houses Amur leopards, one of the world's rarest big cats with fewer than 100 individuals remaining in the wild
⭐Part of the Audubon nature complex including an adjacent Aquarium and Insectarium, allowing visitors to experience trio tickets covering multiple attractions
⭐Features a swamp area exhibit that receives significant visitor engagement, reflecting the region's ecological heritage
⭐Maintains enclosure designs where most animals are not behind fences or glass, emphasizing naturalistic viewing experiences

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Check weather conditions before visiting, as animals may not be visible on cold or chilly days. Plan your visit for mild weather to maximize animal viewing opportunities, especially for outdoor exhibits like the swamp area.
💬Purchase the trio ticket for $5 extra to access the aquarium and insectarium in addition to the main zoo. Multiple reviews highlight this as excellent value and worth the additional cost.
💡Take the zoo train to get the best views of animals like the baby capybaras and to efficiently cover the zoo's layout. Reviewers specifically recommend this as the optimal way to see certain exhibits.
🕐Visit during off-peak hours (outside 12-1pm lunch rush) to avoid 15-20 minute food wait times. The zoo has reasonable food pricing and comfortable seating areas throughout.
💬Plan for a full day to explore the zoo's many exhibits including the swamp area, aquarium, and bird building with free-range birds. The zoo features animal enclosures designed without barriers, providing excellent viewing and photo opportunities.