Audubon Zoo

Audubon Zoo Audubon Zoo cares for animals from around the globe, engaging educational programs, and hands-on animal encounters.

Unique natural habitats showcase the relationship between people and nature.

We had another special birthday at the Zoo! Hudson, our female pudu, celebrated her second birthday this past Sunday wit...
06/23/2026

We had another special birthday at the Zoo! Hudson, our female pudu, celebrated her second birthday this past Sunday with a rootin’ tootin’ cowgirl-themed party! 🤠 🥳

📸: Keeper Mckenna

06/22/2026

There’s nothing our lion pride loves more than their weekly bones! This enrichment not only keeps them happy, but also helps maintain their dental health. 🦁 🍖 🦷

Happy Father's Day from some of the dads at Audubon Zoo!
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day from some of the dads at Audubon Zoo!

Happy Pride Month! We're proud to celebrate and support our LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month and continue to be an incl...
06/19/2026

Happy Pride Month! We're proud to celebrate and support our LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month and continue to be an inclusive space for those who want to celebrate the wonders of nature. 🏳️‍🌈

Due to the forecasted impacts of tropical storm weather, Family Splash Nights at Cool Zoo Waterpark scheduled for tonigh...
06/17/2026

Due to the forecasted impacts of tropical storm weather, Family Splash Nights at Cool Zoo Waterpark scheduled for tonight, June 17, has been canceled. Please stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel during the storm.

Family Splash Nights will continue throughout the summer on June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, and July 29.

If you purchased a ticket or cabana for tonight's event, your reservation can be transferred to another Family Splash Nights event (subject to availability). Our Guest Services team will contact all ticket holders to assist with selecting a new date or arranging a refund if preferred.

Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you at a future Family Splash Nights event!

Birthday celebrations have been in full swing across the Zoo, thanks to our incredible animal care teams! Help us wish a...
06/17/2026

Birthday celebrations have been in full swing across the Zoo, thanks to our incredible animal care teams! Help us wish a very happy birthday to some of our residents:

Ruby the guanaco turned 18
Menari the Sumatran orangutan turned 17
Zoey the sea lion turned 14
Missy the sea lion turned 8
And our raccoons turned 13!

06/16/2026

Jax the nyala can't get enough banana leaves! 🍃

📹: Keeper Sawyer

If you’re looking for your next family fun night out... this is it! 😎 🌊 🌤️Family Splash Nights at Cool Zoo Waterpark on ...
06/15/2026

If you’re looking for your next family fun night out... this is it! 😎 🌊 🌤️

Family Splash Nights at Cool Zoo Waterpark on June 17 and 24 are the perfect easy weeknight adventure for families - packed with fun and zero planning stress. And the best part? Dinner is included with your ticket!

Grab your tickets now and make a splash with us! 🎟️ 🔗 bit.ly/43NBF6O

06/12/2026

Zoey, Roux, and Sea Lion Trainer Haley are ready for the FIFA World Cup! ⚽️ 🏆

06/11/2026

Louisiana pine snakes are one of the rarest snakes in North America, and on June 3, Audubon Zoo’s Herpetology team released 14 of them into Kisatchie National Forest as part of the Louisiana Pine Snake Recovery Program - a collaborative conservation effort. 🐍

Audubon Zoo has worked with this species for more than 30 years and has supported its conservation almost as long. To date, 58 Louisiana pine snakes raised at the Zoo have been released back into the wild, helping strengthen wild populations.

Even while the Zoo’s Reptile building is closed for renovations, important conservation work continues behind the scenes. The Herpetology team maintains a breeding colony of 21 adults, with offspring raised for nearly a year before release. This “head start” helps improve their chances of survival by reducing vulnerability to predators.

Louisiana pine snakes are a key part of the longleaf pine ecosystem, especially through their connection to pocket gophers, their primary prey. Protecting this species also helps support the health of this unique habitat and the wildlife that depends on it.

We’re proud to continue supporting this important recovery work and to see these snakes making their way back home to Louisiana’s forests!

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6500 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA
70118

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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(504) 861-2537

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