Recognized as one of the nation’s leading aquariums, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is located along the banks of the Mississippi River in the historic French Quarter. A visit to the Aquarium spans the underwater world of the Caribbean Sea, the mysterious Amazon Rainforest and the waters that give New Orleans its lifeblood: the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
With 10,000 animals representing 530 species, come see some of our all-time favorite exhibits including the Mississippi River gallery featuring catfish, paddlefish and alligators; the Caribbean Reef exhibit featuring a clear, 30-foot-long tunnel surrounded by aquatic creatures; and the Gulf of Mexico exhibit featuring sharks, sea turtles and stingrays. And make sure you get a peek at our animal presentations and feedings, in exciting spots as the Touch Pool, where visitors can touch a baby shark.
Discover the creatures of North and South America — underwater! Enter the Caribbean Reef through the Aquarium’s 30-foot-long aquatic tunnel where you’ll lurk with creatures of all shapes and sizes, surrounded by 132,000 gallons of water.
Hours:
WINTER/SPRING HOURS (January to Thurs, May 27, 2005):
Friday & Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. (last ticket at 6 p.m.)
Sunday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (last ticket at 5 p.m.)
SUMMER HOURS (Fri, May 27 - Labor Day Weekend 2005):
Every day: 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. (last ticket at 6 p.m.)
Please call for more information: 1-800-774-7394
Visit there site here, for more info. www.auduboninstitute.org/aoa/index.php
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo,
Baker, LA
Discover the animals that call BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo home. Over 1,800 animals await you in the beautifully landscaped Zoo. You'll enjoy The Otter Pond, our newest exhibit featuring a replicated fishing cabin with underwater viewing of the otters, L'aquarium de Louisiane, the featuring the fish, reptiles and amphibians of Louisiana. Take a stroll through Parrot Paradise where you'll see rare and colorful birds from the tropics. Youngsters of all ages love the KidsZoo, complete with a playground and hands-on animal encounters with farm animals! Plus, don't miss a live animal show featuring the Zoo's Asian elephants. Your visit is not complete without a scenic ride on the Cypress Bayou Railroad or a narrated tour of the Zoo on the sidewalk White Tiger Tram. Food concessions are available at the Flamingo Cafe and great souvenirs and gifts can be found at the Safari Post!
Zoo Hours
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily
9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Weekends (during daylight savings time)
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo is closed
New Years, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas
2005 Season Admission Rates
General Admission
Adults and Teens $5.00
Senior Citizens $4.00
Ages 2-12 $2.00
Ages 1 & under FREE
Because the Zoo remains open during inclement weather, the Zoo offers no refunds or rainchecks.
Group Rates
Adults and Teens $4.00
Senior Citizens $3.00
Ages 2-12 $1.50
Ages 1 & under FREE
To qualify:
Minimum of 15 paying individuals.
All fees collected in advance and presented at the Admission Gate as one single payment.
Reservation made 14 days in advance preferred.
Chaperone requirements: 1 adult per 10 children
Visit there site here, for more info. www.brzoo.org
Zoo of Acadiana.
Broussard, LA.
The Zoo of Acadiana opened its doors to visitors in the town of Broussard, Louisiana in April of 1992. Exactly ten years later, in May of 2002, the Zoo was purchased by George and Marleen Oldenburg.
George and Marleen have been life-long animal lovers, enjoying a full house of three sons - Matthew, Michael, and Mitchell, two dogs, three cats, two horses, and a fish tank of gold fish - and that was before the "Zoo-life!"
When the opportunity to purchase the Zoo and, therefore, take a very active part in wild life conservation presented itself, George and Marleen could not pass it up! In addition to their house pets, George and Marleen now have over five hundred wild and exotic animals to keep up with - everything from Alligators to Zebras!
The Zoo of Acadiana is nestled on forty five acres of rolling landscape with a very natural setting and environment. Visitors are glad to see that our animals seem happy and content in their habitats and are not pacing and agitated. The Zoo's grounds are stocked with a "wild and crazy" Zoovenir Gift Shop, a convenient Critter Cafe' Concession Stand, the Jungle Junction Train Depot, and George's Jungle Room!
Visitors can walk our shaded pathways and view our animals in a very up-close-and-personal setting. In 2003, George designed the Maison de Reptile - a reptile house exhibiting beautiful snakes, iguanas, monitors, turtles, and baby alligators. Zoo patrons can feed a variety of primates, Koi fish, Geese, and can get down and playful in the Petting Zoo! Don't forget to get Lonesome, the Texas Longhorn Steer, to lick feed pellets from your hand with his extra long tongue!
For a real treat, ride the Antelope Express through one of our two African Savannas; riders can see several kinds of African hoofstock and visit Humphry, the Bactrain Camel!
The Zoo of Acadiana makes for a perfect family outing with its friendly atmosphere and beautiful animals from all around the world! Come and see us!
Hours of Operation:
9am to 5pm, seven days a week
Winter Hours of Operation:
9am to 4pm, seven days a week (November through January 31)
Safari of Lights: 5pm to 9pm (Nov. 24 - Dec. 30)
(Closed: New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day (December 25). The zoo closes at 12 noon on: Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year's Eve.)
View our events calendar for the most up to date information!
Ticket Prices include the following:
$7.95* for adults (ages 13 to 54)
$4.50* for children (ages 3 to 12)
$6.95* for senior citizens (ages 55+)
Free for children ages 2 and under
*plus tax.
Wagons, Strollers, & Wheelchairs:
Wagons - $2
Strollers - $2
Wheelchairs - FREE!
Visit there site here, for more info. www.ZooOfAcadiana.org/
