Destinations » North America » United States » Louisiana » Orleans Parish » New Orleans » Attractions » Audubon Zoo

Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, LA

  • Address 6500 Magazine Street
    New Orleans, LA 70118
    United States
  • Phone number+1 504 581 4629
New Orleans Travel Deals



From the critter-filled swamps of Louisiana to the grasslands of Africa, you can explore some of the Earth's most intriguing habitats and the creatures that dwell within them at this world-class zoo. Rated one of the top zoos in the United States, it features two rare white tigers as well as Komodo dragons. One of the newest exhibits, Jaguar Jungle, focuses on the people and animals of Central America, including the mysterious Mayan culture.

[ Show more ]

Copyright © 1999-2009 wcities.com All rights Reserved - Contact wcities to report incorrect information

Latest Reviews (from TravelMuse and around the web)
  • Leave Review
    • E-mail*
    • Password*
    • Rating: *
    • Title *
    • By clicking submit you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
    • Submit

yelp Reviews ( 2 Reviews see all ) Top

Jerry S.

(Rating: 5.0) 

by Jerry S. on September 7, 2009

Zoo, park, golf course, restaurant, jogging trail, river front park, many things to see and do here even get married.

Maria W.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Maria W. on December 9, 2008

A fun spot for an afternoon of exploration and learning, the Audubon Zoo sports a few different showcases apart from other Zoo's you may have visited. Among...

Trekaroo Reviews ( 2 Reviews ) Top

great place to let the kids get lost

 by  blondemommy72  on  2009-03-19

My son went here with his father while I headed to a meeting.  He was in seventh heaven.  Between the animals, the carousel, the playground ...

Spring or fall are the best seasons to see the zoo

 by  jenc17  on  2009-03-19

If you must head to the zoo in the summertime, go early in the morning because once the humidity hits, the animals will go in ...

Trip Advisor Reviews ( 22 Reviews see all ) Top

“They All Asked for You...”

 by  Sirenlis  on  2009-03-01

I lived across the street from the Audubon Zoo for almost 5 years and was a member for most of them. I now live in Southern California and firm...

“Zoo is a First Class and a lot of fun”

 by  NOLARocks  on  2008-07-13

Just got back from the zoo, and really want other people to know what a great zoo it is. Have visited Bronx, San Diego, Washington DC, Atlanta,...

“Great Zoo”

 by  Corner1002  on  2008-06-19

As a docent at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, I try to visit zoos across the country (and even around the world) to see what they do differently and w...

“Okay for a Small-Time Zoo”

 by  asf1950  on  2008-06-11

It felt like we walked two miles inside the place. (Be sure to take the shuttle bus if you go via the St. Charles streetcar -- don't try to wal...

“I expected more...”

 by  NJdudette  on  2008-05-01

I’m sorry, but I don’t have quite the same exuberance about this zoo as the previous poster. No matter how old I get I will always love going to

“Do Not Miss This!”

 by  nickib983  on  2008-04-11

I was browsing through tripadvisor and saw that the last review for the zoo was written in 2006. I couldn't leave it going that long without a ...

Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 19 Reviews see all ) Top

Great For the Day!!

 by  West  on  2009-02-17

We love going to the audubon zoo. The atomosphere is always great for families. There animals all look very healthy, happy, and well maintaine...

i dislike it alot!!!

 by  ava  on  2008-07-28

i dont ever want to go to that place again because it was really messy. the habitats for the animals were dirty and looked like it was never cl...

Not bad

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-06-08

This zoo is not bad, not a huge zoo with big selection, but with that pricing, not bad at all.. One thing though, the zoo is closed at 5PM, whi...

One of the best...

 by  Cynthia Leigh  on  2008-02-15

The busy season is the summer when most of the tourists are in town. I suggest going in early spring or late fall, so that you can avoid the h...

Wonderful Zoo

 by  Bonnie M  on  2007-07-08

Locals must buy a membership, it is so worth it.Many attractions added so much in fact it is getting harder to view everything the Zoo has to o...

This is a Wonderful Zoo!

 by  hicksi19532004  on  2007-04-16

The zoo was actually the nicest part of our visit to New Orleans. It had many animals and the surroundings were very natural. It was very cle...

CitySearch Reviews ( 7 Reviews see all ) Top

More than 1,500 species from rare white alligators and white tigers to sea lions entertain and educate families year-round.

 by  Contributor  on  2006-04-05

OverviewElaborate permanent exhibitions add to the zoo's international feel and visitor-friendly layout, from the Louisiana Swamp exhibit's

Animals Amongst Us

 by  JanDup  on  2002-08-31

I think the Zoo is perhaps the best zoo I have ever visited. The animals seem happy. It is a great outing for children and the boat ride over ...

Simply the best

 by  dprzybyl  on  2002-08-08

Of al the zoos I've seen the Audobon is the best. A fantastic variety of animals and the most attractive grounds. It's a nice place to just tak...

Classic, nothing better!

 by  LA_lady  on  2002-08-08

While it has been a while since I have lived in New Orleans, I do implore everyone to visit this zoo! A great combination of older city charm ...

THE WILD OUTDOORS

 by  TIFFRUSHING  on  2002-08-05

THE AUDUBON ZOO IS A GREAT PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS. THERE'S A PETTING ZOO, OAKS TREES TO PICNIC.

BEST family outing in the entire city!

 by  briand2469  on  2002-07-26

One of the best family destinations in the entire metro area. Highly recommend taking the Zoo Cruise which goes to the zoo then on a riverboat ...

New Orleans Travel Deals
Copyright © 2009 TravelMuse, Inc. All rights reserved. TravelMuse Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.