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Your visit will be a little different than in the past--all guests will follow a one-way path through the facility to see many of their favorite animals and wildlife habitats. The safety of our guests, staff, volunteers, and animals is our top priority—you can read more below about the steps we’re taking to keep you safe.
Attendance is capped each day and staggered by 30-minute increments to limit the total number of guests in the facility at one time and provide ample room for physical distancing.
Free hand sanitizer stations are positioned throughout the facilities.
Staff are continuously cleaning high-touch surfaces like credit card machines, tables, chairs, and more.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By visiting an Audubon facility, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
A limited menu of food and beverages is available for purchase at concessions outlets throughout the Zoo and in the food court inside the Aquarium.
If a guest feels sick before their reservation, we ask that they not visit and contact us at AIR@AudubonInstitute.org to help reschedule their visit.
Entry times are offered every 30 minutes, with the last entry 1 hour before closure times. There is a limit to how many tickets we can sell for each entry time and time slots may sell out, so we encourage you to get your tickets at least 24 hours in advance.
A huge thank you to Audubon Reopening Partners, Children’s Hospital New Orleans and the New Orleans Pelicans, for helping us reopen our doors for you!
Are you a Member? Create a password to reserve timed tickets.
THE ZOO & AQUARIUM ARE OPEN
On this page, you’ll find some useful information for your upcoming Audubon visits!
AUDUBON ZOO GUIDES
AUDUBON AQUARIUM OF THE AMERICAS GUIDES
On this page, you’ll find some information you’ll need to know for your upcoming Audubon visits!
Also open, Audubon Golf Course, outdoor trails at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center*, Audubon Park (now including playground and workout equipment areas), Riverview Park, and Audubon Tennis.
Please note that Entergy Giant Screen Theater and Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium remain temporarily closed. *Other than the trails, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center remains closed.
The Zoo and Aquarium
Are Now Open!
The people and animals of Audubon have missed you! We are thrilled to welcome you back to Audubon Zoo and Audubon Aquarium of the Americas as part of Audubon Nature Institute’s phased reopening.
WHAT TO EXPECT
TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ALL GUESTS
COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ALL GUESTS INCLUDING MEMBERS WILL NEED TO RESERVE TICKETS ONLINE
Zoo and Aquarium:
For all indoor Audubon spaces, masks are required. Masks are available for purchase at the Gift Shop as supplies allow.
THEY ALL
ASKED FOR YOU!
All guests over the age of 2 will now be required to wear masks to enter any indoor Audubon spaces including:
- Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
- Audubon Zoo indoor exhibits, indoor dining (except while actively eating or drinking), and gift shops
- Audubon Tea Room
- Golf Clubhouse/Pro Shop and Tennis Pro Shop
- Nature Center Interpretive Center
Face masks are required indoors in the City of New Orleans. Masks are available for purchase in the Zoo and Aquarium gift shops.
