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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
800-774-7394
Ranked #34 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.0 of 5 stars 213 Reviews
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Type: Aquariums
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Viewing foliage
Fee: Yes
Description: Home to sea creatures from the Caribbean, Amazon, Gulf of Mexico and Mississippi River.
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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Texas
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

Much better than some other aquariums I've seen. Huge facility w/plenty to see/do. Lots of interaction for kids & great photo ops. They even have private tours if you're interested. Have been to this aquarium more than once & would go again. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

This is a great value. My son loved it. I bought the Audubon experience and it was get. we had a great time. We have been several times and have never been disappointed. We plan to go back again soon. More

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MS
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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This aquarium is awesome - not quite the size of ATL but great nevertheless. Nice variety and plenty of things for kids to "touch" - interactive exhibits, stingray pool, etc. More

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Pearisburg, Virginia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

The aquarium is very well designed and put together it is very interactive and great for children or adults who love fish and other sea animals. The stingray petting pool is very cool and worth it. More

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See 6 more reviews by Roberson1313 for New Orleans
Houston, TX
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

If you want out of the heat and need to entertain children, you can't go wrong. Nothing special, overpriced, but interesting, fun for the kids. There were many school groups visiting so it was a bit chaotic. Dark and cool atmosphere was inviting. The white alligator was something to see. Many of the interactive displays were not working from overuse,... More

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See 6 more reviews by TXCtrow for New Orleans
Franklin, Tennessee
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159 reviews 159 reviews
Reviews in 73 cities Reviews in 73 cities
188 helpful votes 188 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Visited the aquarium on a rainy day. Unfortunately, I think every elementary school in New Orleans was there. The children were completely unruly with very little adult supervision (the adults often acted inappropriately as well). I will try not to let that negative aspect bias my review. I had not been to an aquarium in several years so having nothing... More

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Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

A rainy morning in New Orleans ended in a great time spent at the aquarium. The white alligator, sea otters and shark tanks were quite the sights to see. You could also watch the penguins being fed if that's up yiour ally. Lots to see. It seemed dark to me. Some of the glass/acrylic displays needed to be refurbished as... More

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Hopewell, Pennsylvania, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Nothing too wow but it is nice and relaxing if you are looking to get out of the city streets for a while. The Sea Otters and White Alligator are show stoppers. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

I love aquariums. We watch the penguins get fed and they we so much fun to watch. There is also an otter to watch. The rest of the aquarium is the same as most but as I said I love aquariums. More

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See 3 more reviews by mlburg for New Orleans
Panhandle Florida
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Rather disappointed with the overall apperance and upkeep of the aquarium. the best display was the big tank with the sharks and the loggerhead sea turtle but I felt really bad for the loggerhead cause it kept swimming in 1 area under a ledge. The other displays were at least ok Much of the acrylic enclosures are scratched and there... More

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