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.

08/31/2026

Before Asian Elephant Awareness Month comes to an end, let’s take a moment to celebrate these incredible animals. 🐘

Here at Audubon Zoo, we’re proud to care for three Asian elephants: Jean, Jothi, and Surapa.

Asian elephants are an endangered species facing threats including habitat loss and human-elephant conflict. One way you can help support wild elephants is by choosing products made with sustainable palm oil. This small choice can help reduce habitat destruction, protect elephant populations, and support more responsible environmental practices.

Let’s keep elephants in mind, not just this month, but every day!

Effie is definitely the cutie of the castle - wouldn’t you agree?! 🦝📸: Senior Keeper Ashley
08/28/2026

Effie is definitely the cutie of the castle - wouldn’t you agree?! 🦝

📸: Senior Keeper Ashley

Your old electronics could make a difference for gorillas! 🦍📱♻️Many of the rare earth minerals used to make cell phones ...
08/27/2026

Your old electronics could make a difference for gorillas! 🦍📱♻️

Many of the rare earth minerals used to make cell phones and other small electronics are mined in areas that overlap with important gorilla habitats. This mining can contribute to habitat loss and add even more pressure to already endangered gorilla populations.

That’s where you can help! Donate your old small electronics and cell phones through our Gorillas on the Line campaign and give your unused devices a second purpose.

📅 Join us for our FINAL Cell Phone Saturday this Saturday, August 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Bring your old devices to the Gorillas on the Line recycling box near the Zoo’s gorilla habitat and receive a special keepsake from our gorillas as a thank you.

🦍 While you’re here, enjoy family-friendly activities, meet members of our gorilla care team, and learn more about our troop! Be sure to catch our keeper chats at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to receive an exclusive gorilla trading card. Collect them all while supplies last!

Get ready to BOO! Boo at the Zoo benefitting Manning Family Children's and Audubon Zoo and presented by Keesler Federal ...
08/27/2026

Get ready to BOO! Boo at the Zoo benefitting Manning Family Children's and Audubon Zoo and presented by Keesler Federal Credit Union returns October 16–18. 👻 🎃

Enjoy trick-or-treating, a spooky haunted house, ghoulish games & activities, and plenty of time with your favorite Zoo animals.

🎟️ Buy early and save! EARLY BIRD PRICING is available now through September 7: bit.ly/4pA5emg

08/26/2026

Celebración Latina presented by Pan-American Life Insurance Group returns to Audubon Zoo on Sunday, Sept. 20! 💃 🎶 bit.ly/3WTbVSH

Bring your family and friends for a day filled with live music, dancing, interactive performances, local Latin American cuisine, and colorful cultural displays. Plus, take some time to explore the Zoo and discover animals native to Latin America in Jaguar Jungle!

Happy International Colobine Monkey Day from our black-and-white colobus monkeys Kijani, Nduma, and Ophelia!Did you know...
08/25/2026

Happy International Colobine Monkey Day from our black-and-white colobus monkeys Kijani, Nduma, and Ophelia!

Did you know colobus monkeys don’t have thumbs? Their four-fingered hands are well-suited for grasping branches and leaves, which make up most of their diet.

📸: Primate Keeper Lily

08/25/2026

Now it’s time for the real reveal! Here’s what some of our staffers said when we asked them to name their favorite animal at Audubon Zoo!

08/24/2026

Senior Bird Keeper Lahna asked a few staff members at the Zoo to name their favorite animal, and their answers might surprise you! 👀

While the weather is nice this afternoon, the forecast for this evening is not as favorable. The National Weather Servic...
08/21/2026

While the weather is nice this afternoon, the forecast for this evening is not as favorable. The National Weather Service is expecting thunderstorms, lightning, and rain beginning this evening and continuing throughout the night.

Unfortunately, due to the expected weather and for the safety of our guests and team, we must cancel tonight’s Sip+Dip: Disco Night at Cool Zoo Waterpark.

Tickets and cabana rentals for tonight’s event will be refunded to the original form of payment. Our team will begin processing refunds next week, and guests can expect to see the funds returned to their original payment method shortly thereafter.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Address

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

Telephone

(504) 861-2537

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