Audubon Zoo

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I went on down to the Audubon Zoo
And they all asked for you
They all asked for you (for who?)
Well they even inquired about you
I went on down to the Audubon Zoo
And they all asked for you
The monkeys asked
The tigers asked
And the elephant asked me too

-The Meters "They All Ask'd For You"
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The Audubon Zoo is freaking spectacular. It's one of the most beautiful places in New Orleans. It's lush and green and the oak trees...just wow. The oak trees are hundreds of years old, i.e. enourmous, and draped in moss. Soooo pretty. Every time I'm here I feel like a true southern belle and imagine myself as one of those ladies with one one of those fancy fans like they had way back in the day and asking my guests if they need some more sweet tea, darlin'.

In addition to the gorgeous setting this is just the best zoo I've ever been to. Would you like to observe a white alligator? A white tiger? We've got you covered there and then some. There's not really that much I can add to all the reviewers before me without my review being redundant, unfortunately.

The flamingos ask'd about you, too. Come on down and let them how your mom and dem are doing.

Located in Audubon Park uptown New Orleans you would think it would be small and un interesting- Nope it is big, informative and has lots of animals and interactive activities.

I went on a cloudy cooler day, At the entrance to the zoo we were greeted by a friendly enthusiastic man who gave us great information and how to download the map.
All the animals were out.
The design of the zoo was great-it had a center around a beautiful fountain- the different animal groups branded off from there (you could even take a tram which costs $)

My favorite part was the bayou- lots of alligators in an open area (you walk across a walkway/dock)
The employees put a LOT of effort in the decorations. Decorated for Mardi Gras (even all the enclosures)
Walking through the zoo in at all the enclosures were lots of signs and information.
There was even a playground/ picnic area.
We finished our tour and stopped to eat and one of the restaurants. I got a salad I wanted the sauce on the side- it was on top and it was WAY to much- everything was drenched in dressing.

I walked through the gift shop on the way out it was big, bright cheerful and designed very nicely.

The Audubon Zoo in New Orleans has a variety of displays from Flamingos at the entrance, Elephants, Lions, jaguar, Birds, Seals, Swamp Area.
There is a historical fountain and other building in the zoo. A newer elephant fountain is in the center of the Zoo. The train was not running when I went in Feb. But maybe during the Summer, it might be running again.
There is a sit down restaurant, snack bar and gift shop.
The Cajun Hall is used for events in the Swamp Area. So bring your kids and take a break from the French Qtrs.

We had an incredible visit to the Audubon zoo in New Orleans over spring break. The entire park was up and moving around. It wasn't overly crowded which was amazing. So many exhibits to see and such amazing creatures. My son loves monkeys and other primates. We enjoyed such good weather as well. I love that this treasure is in uptown.

It's been years since the last time I'd been at Audubon Zoo. I was in the 5th grade and many memories came flooding back when I passed the gates. The park is so much bigger and there are some exhibits that they are working on, but it was an amazing sight to see. All the beautiful animals, all the wonderful plants and flowers...it takes a special talent to curate such an atmosphere. I found the tree that my father and I sat near when I was 10 years old...it was at that tree that I chased after a meandering peacock and my dad snatched me so quick trying to prevent me from possibly be hurt by the gorgeous bird. I shared this adventure with my nephew today and it was such a joy to share this nostalgic moment with him. I pray that I don't wait as many years to revisit this magical place! I will be back soon!

We purchased the combo for the zoo, aquarium and insectium (sp?) for 60 per person. Great weekend for all three. The zoo has expanded it seems since I was there 30 years ago in grade school. They have done well keeping it up and it was very clean.

This was about the worst zoo I have visited.
I paid online for the tickets. 1 adult and 1 child. When I got up to the booth they only scanned on ticket and let my child proceed so maybe I didn't have two purchase 2 tickets? That would have been nice to know before hand.
The zoo was very over grown with weeds. It needs lots of maintenance. Due to the conditions it made it were taking the pictures of the animals impossible. A few of the animals were hidden behind the weeds.
The beautiful fountain out front was not working. Numerous of the vendors offing snacks and beverages weren't open.
It had plenty spots were I could bring my son to have a picnic that's the only plus.

What an amazing zoo!
This zoo has it all; animals, great cafes, and even a water park inside!
They have a variety of animals who are acclimated to different temperates but the water park was a big surprise! This is an additional charge (I believe $12 extra) but is a great option for families to visit the zoo and then go to the water park to cool off.
We learned a lot about the elephants and how they even helped with hurricane Katrina. It was such a great visit and I can't wait to go back and do the water park!

TLDR: Reasonably priced medium sized zoo in New Orleans. Located at the south end of Audubon park near the Mississippi River.

Lovely zoo in New Orleans that is larger than you'd think. Moving relatively quickly, we made it through in about 2.5 hours. You can certainly take your time, read all the education materials, and engage in the interactive activities to use up more time. On weekdays the zoo was fairly empty with a few school friend trips. Outside of when the schoolchildren were nearby, the zoo was quiet and peaceful. The animals seemed well fed and cared for. Ample employees were present to keep the zoo clean and answer questions. We walked here through Audubon park, however, you can drive and park for free at the zoo or take public transportation. Adult tickets were $30 each. They increase to $35 each on busier days. The zoo has a wide variety of animals from multiple continents. The exhibits are organized, immersive, interactive, and easy to locate. Ample bathrooms, water fountains, and trash cans are located through the park. Two cafes are available for full meals, snacks, or beverages near the entrance. My favorite area was surprisingly the Louisiana swamp. The alligators were incredible to watch. Plus the creativity of the staff is remarkable. They did a magnificent job decorating the exhibits for Mardi Gras and to add humor. Other favorite areas include the bats (love the added wind and sound effects) and the otters. We did not take the train or partake in the VR experience since they cost more and we have time constraints. Shout out to Alton who was incredibly welcoming and helpful at the entrance. Overall, we had an excellent time and recommend this zoo to others!

Note: they have a bin near the entrance where you can recycle Mardi Gras beads.

We did the Zoo & Aquarium the same day hadn't been here in over 20 years and I really enjoyed it. Didn't enjoy the HEAT( it was HOT ). Will do it again but it will have to be in the FALL. We enjoyed it though. Employees were Nice & pleasant & way more Animals than BATON ROUGE ZOO.

Always love visiting here. The grounds are beautiful and spacious. The animals are always active and seem very comfortable. So many animals here to see not at our home zoo. The sun bear, black bears, lemurs, otters, and babirusa are always a favorite. The gorgeous peacocks strutting around are a treat.