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udubon Nature Institute is a private, not-for-profit organization with a collection of world-class family attractions dedicated to “Celebrating the Wonders of Nature.” More than three million people each year visit Audubon Nature Institute’s facilities. Audubon Nature Institute operates a total of ten facilities and parks, most located along the historic Mississippi Riverfront in New Orleans, Louisiana. The tenth facility, Audubon Insectarium, was the first major attraction to have opened in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is located along the banks of the Mississippi River in the historic French Quarter. Ranked as one of the top five aquariums in the US, a visit to Audubon Aquarium of the Americas spans the underwater world from the Caribbean, to the Amazon Rainforest to the waters that give New Orleans its lifeblood: the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. Entergy IMAX® Theatre, located next door to Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, features a spectacular flat screen, single projection, IMAX® 3D and high definition capabilities. IMAX® is the finest motion picture system in the world. One of the country’s consistently topranked zoos, Audubon Zoo entertains 14
Our male Lowland Gorilla named Casey visitors with the excitement of animals from around the world and the serenity of colorful gardens. Through innovative natural habitat exhibitry and an animal collection ranging from the uniquely extraordinary white alligators to the majestic white tigers, Audubon Zoo has become one of the Gulf
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South’s favorite family gathering spots. Audubon Insectarium, located in the U.S. Custom House on Canal Street, encourages you to use all five senses as you explore North America’s largest museum devoted to insects and their relatives. You’ll discover why insects are the building blocks of all life on our planet in our newest one-of-a-kind attraction. Thousands of live and preserved specimens illustrate the vast diversity of shape, size and color of Earth’s largest group of animals. Audubon Nature Institute welcomes student, youth, adult and senior groups. Discounted rates are available for groups of 10 or more making a reservation in advance. Motor coaches are welcome at all Audubon attractions and drivers are offered a complimentary visit. Complimentary bus parking is always available at Audubon Zoo, which is located at 6500 Magazine Street. Off site, prepaid parking is available by permit for buses bringing reserved Audubon groups to our downtown facilities (Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Entergy IMAX® Theatre and Audubon Insectarium). Or drivers may choose to park at Audubon Zoo. Contact the Group Sales Department at 1-800-774-7394 or 504-581-4629 for visitor and parking information as well as to purchase a parking permit.