Audubon Insectarium Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Audubon Insectarium. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

• Explore New Orleans: Self-Guided Audio Tour

It costs US$44.95/US$49.95 (weekday/weekend) for adults and US$39.95/US$44.95 for youth and seniors to visit the Audubon Insectarium and the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. To visit the Audubon Zoo, it's US$30 for adults and US$25 for kids.

You can see all sorts of butterflies at the Audubon Insectarium, including monarch butterflies, recognizable by their orange-and-black wings. The types of butterflies you see depend on when you visit, but you can expect to see a great variety of these colorful and beautiful flying insects.

Yes, the Audubon Insectarium is accessible to wheelchair users, and wheelchair rentals are available if you need them while visiting. Accessible parking and restrooms are available, too, and all areas are accessible by elevator. Accessible features for visitors with sensory needs include sensory bags, quiet zones, and weighted lap pads.

Yes, there are dining options at the Audubon Insectarium. There's a restaurant on the second floor called Bite that has views out over the Mississippi River. Bite serves a wide range of New Orleans-style dishes (think gumbo and étouffée) along with salads, sandwiches, and fried chicken.

Yes, the Audubon Insectarium is suitable for young children. The exhibits are designed with families in mind, and little kids often find the bugs and butterflies at the Insectarium fascinating. However, every child is different, so it’s up to parents to decide whether the attraction is right for their kids.