Audubon Zoo, New Orleans

Name: Audubon Zoo
Address: 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, 70118-4848, United States
Telephone: +1 504-581-4629

#13 among attractions in New Orleans

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Nestled in the historic Uptown district of New Orleans, the Audubon Zoo offers an enchanting mix of exotic animals, lush gardens, and classic Southern charm. This well-loved zoo, situated within Audubon Park, provides a perfect family-friendly escape from the bustling city life and is a must-see destination for visitors to the Crescent City.

The zoo spans 58 acres and is home to an impressive collection of animals from around the globe, including rare white alligators, majestic elephants, and playful monkeys. It is renowned for its Louisiana Swamp exhibit, which offers an immersive experience into the state's unique wetlands and features local wildlife such as otters, bobcats, and black bears.

Visitors can enjoy a variety of habitats, from the African Savanna to the Asian Domain, each meticulously designed to replicate the natural environments of the zoo's inhabitants. The Audubon Zoo also places a strong emphasis on conservation and education, with numerous programs and interactive exhibits aimed at raising awareness about wildlife preservation.

For those looking to cool off, the zoo includes the Cool Zoo, a popular water play area that's perfect for children, complete with splash pads, a lazy river, and slides. Additionally, the zoo offers a carousel, a miniature train ride that tours the perimeter, and several playgrounds, ensuring that there's something for every age and interest.

Opened: 1914 (110 years ago)Animals: 2000Elevation: 10 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 29°55'21"N, 90°7'50"W

Address

6500 Magazine StUptown and Carrollton (Audubon)New Orleans 70118-4848 United States

Contact

+1 504-581-4629

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Audubon Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Middle American Research Institute, Audubon Park, Loyola University New Orleans, Freeman School of Business.

1 miNE
Museum
Middle American Research Institute, New Orleans
26 min walk • The Middle American Research Institute was established at Tulane University in 1924.
0.6 miNE
Park
Audubon Park, New Orleans
15 min walk • Audubon Park is a municipal park located in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States. It is approximately 350 acres.
1.1 miNE
Cafeteria, Universities and schools
Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans
28 min walk • Loyola University New Orleans is a private Jesuit university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Originally established as Loyola College in 1904, the institution was chartered as a university in 1912.
1 miNE
Universities and schools
Freeman School of Business, New Orleans
26 min walk • The A. B. Freeman School of Business is the business school of Tulane University, located in New Orleans, in the U.S. state of Louisiana.
0.9 miNE
Neighbourhood
Audubon, New Orleans
24 min walk • Audubon is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Uptown/Carrollton Area, its boundaries as defined by the New Orleans City Planning Commission are: South Claiborne Avenue to the north, Jefferson Avenue to the east, the Mississippi River and Magazine Street to the south, and Lowerline Street to the west.
1.1 miN
Street
Audubon Place, New Orleans
29 min walk • Audubon Place is a privately gated street in New Orleans, adjacent to Tulane University, and across St. Charles Avenue from Audubon Park.
1.3 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Devlin Fieldhouse, New Orleans
33 min walk • Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse is a 4,100-seat, multi-purpose arena built in 1933 on Tulane University's Uptown campus in New Orleans, Louisiana. Since its opening, it has been home to the Tulane Green Wave men's and women's basketball teams and the women's volleyball team.
1.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
West Riverside, New Orleans
27 min walk • West Riverside is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Uptown/Carrollton Area, its boundaries as defined by the New Orleans City Planning Commission are: Magazine Street to the north, Napoleon Avenue to the east, the Mississippi River to the south and Exposition, Tchoupitoulas and Webster Streets to the west.
1.2 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
University Sports Complex, New Orleans
31 min walk • The University Sports Complex or The Den is a 500-seat multi-purpose arena in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, on the campus of Loyola University New Orleans. It was formerly called the Recreational Sports Complex or Rec Plex.