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Audubon Zoo

6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118 (Audubon)
504 581 4629
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Ranked #11 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
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Type: Zoos
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Leisure education
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Description: Take a worldwide safari through Asia, Africa, Australian Outback and the Louisiana Swamp to view more than 1,500 animal species.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Nashville USA
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

This is a small zoo and collection, but very well done. The volunteers were well informed and helpful

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Massachusetts
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77 reviews 77 reviews
27 attraction reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

We have become fans of visiting zoos in other cities when we take family vacations, and though we made our getaway to New Orleans sans kids we decided to check out the Audubon Zoo anyway. Being from the northeast, we particularly like zoos in the south and west because of the different foliage, landscaping, etc. We have been to the... More

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See 5 more reviews by nifty16 for New Orleans
Portland, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Our 'whole' family with a couple of new friends really enjoyed the zoo, aquarium, insecterium and i-max. This is a MUST-SEE for family enjoyment. Take 2 - 3 days to do so you can go at a child's pace. You'll be glad you did!

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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW via mobile

We are members at the Bronx zoo in New York so we are a little spoiled. The zoo was clean and nicely laid out, but it was a little small. It did work out well though because we could see everything in half a day. We really enjoyed seeing a different selection of animals and especially liked the white tiger.... More

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See 5 more reviews by nwrightnj for New Orleans
Fort Worth, Texas
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34 reviews 34 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Audubon Zoo is a very nice place to wander around looking at and photographing animals and is a great place to take kids for a fun day out. It's possible to get a really close-up look at some of the animals, like the giraffes. My husband and I especially liked the overlook into the pond where pelicans, cormorants, egrets, and... More

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See 5 more reviews by DebiDalio for New Orleans
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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36 reviews 36 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

I was very impressed at the quality of the Zoo. The exhibits were very neat. Don't rely too much on the map. It doesn't seem to be very accurate. The food wasn't that good and there are small children everywhere, but once you get past that it is a great experience. Don't miss the primate exhibit!

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See 2 more reviews by JacDeck for New Orleans
Abbeville, Louisiana
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

The zoo grounds were beautiful. However, not all exhibits had animals in them. I really like the poetry that is scattered throughout the zoo.

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See 6 more reviews by liketotravel1977 for New Orleans
Denham Springs, Louisiana
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24 reviews 24 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Especially like the Louisiana theme areas. You can view all of the wildlife that is native to the swamps of Louisiana.

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See 10 more reviews by DSLA51 for New Orleans
Mt. Laurel
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

This is a beautiful zoo to enjoy. I loved the Komodo dragon and the white alligator. I would have given 5 stars but sometimes it was difficult to figure out where you were going.

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See 3 more reviews by thomasholme for New Orleans
Saskatoon, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 attraction reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

The Zoo is very nice. With similar animals to other zoos, what sets this apart is the well-designed areas so that you can see everything in a logical and interesting way. Good, well-stocked restaurant as well. Easy to reach by street-car.

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