Tours and Tickets to Experience Audubon Aquarium
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Audubon Aquarium
Choose between single entry to the aquarium or a combined pass for two or more attractions.
A number of special experiences, including penguin encounters and snorkeling in the Great Maya Reef, must be prebooked.
A giant screen theater shows films about the natural world several times per day (included with admission tickets).
The aquarium has two restaurants and an ice cream stand.
The aquarium is wheelchair accessible, and there are a limited number of wheelchairs available to borrow.
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Tickets to the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium cost US$39.95 for adults and US$34.95 for youth and seniors. You can also buy all-attraction combo tickets that include admission to the Audubon Zoo. These cost US$49.95 for adults and US$44.95 for youth and seniors.
Yes, there are dining options at the Audubon Aquarium. On the second floor of the aquarium, Café Aqua serves salads, pizza, burgers, and sandwiches (including po‘ boys). You can also pick up snacks (along with a wide array of gifts) at Nature's Marketplace on the ground floor.
You can see all sorts of fish at the Audubon Aquarium, as well as birds, frogs, turtles, and alligators. The aquarium’s cownose rays—a relative of manta rays—are popular among visitors, as are the adorable resident penguins. For an immersive experience, sign up for a snorkeling package and jump right in.
The Audubon Aquarium is open daily, 10am–5pm, but you have to arrive by 4:30 pm to enter. It's best to arrive much earlier, though, so that you'll have time to visit both the aquarium and the insectarium (as one ticket gets you access to both attractions).
Yes, visiting the Audubon Aquarium is worth it, particularly if you’re fond of nature or marine life. It’s also a great place to bring kids, and provides a pleasant alternative to the more adult-focused attractions in New Orleans, such as museums, historic areas, and cemeteries.