Audubon Park
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kittenonthekeyzkittenonthekeyz
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The Audubon Zoo is our favorite place in New Orleans. Plan on spending all day here and wear comfortable shoes. Also, wear clothes you don't mind getting wet. At "monkey hill" there is a waterfall and areas to splash around and cool off. There is also a small water park with a splash pad and lazy river (it cost extra). If you have kids under 8yrs old or you have heavy bags, I'd suggest renting a stroller. It's $13 with a $5 deposit, but it's worth it! There are several places to eat there; a food court type place is at the beginning, a Cajun restaurant at the back, and several food carts throughout. When we first arrive my kiddo is always too excited to eat and wants to start seeing the animals. It works out best if we stop and eat at the Cajun place. At that point, we're getting tired and it gives us a chance to stop, eat, relax and regroup before finishing. There are also bathrooms, a gift shop and a photo booth there. There is another gift shop at the exit. Each gift shop has items not found at the other. The butterfly garden, zoo, and aquarium are all part of the Audubon. If you plan on going to more than one of these it is cheaper to buy the Audubon membership. That way you can go to all three as much as you like for a whole year. You also get to bypass the long ticket line and get a discount in the gift shops.
Brittani BarboBrittani Barbo
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I must say that I was disappointed with my visit. Although the staff that we met at the Entrance to the park were pleasant, and accomodated our lame "sure is hot" - "sure was a long ride" (duh) tourist's humor with good cheer and without rolling their eyes(!), their fellow troopers, the poor staff manning the outlying refreshment kiosks, looked as though they had been left behind and forgotten in the desert, LOL. We even offered to buy one of them anything they wanted from what he had offered *us* ... Lastly, the place was dirty and in disrepair, especially so in some of the EXHIBITS (which paid to have signs made apologizing for the mess rather than pay to *clean it up*!) ... which was disheartening and a bummer. The animals looked well cared for though! Oh, and another positive, the Zoofari Cafe was igloo cool (yes!), clean (in fact, being tended to), and the food was good! So, pretty much a big cheer and thanks to the troops and a "get your butts back to the war" for the generals.
George AndradeGeorge Andrade
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Great place for family of alllll ages. Love the play areas. Thankful that there's someone who thought of a safer play space. Born and raised in the city yet now live in Houston. My ASD 3 year old was able to cover sensory, fell in love with the music portion, and I don't have to look over my shoulder or feel on protective mode. Ferdinand (my son) even made a couple of friends in his own way despite being non verbal. No strange looks when he hag a meltdown over not being to go to the swan and duckies. This wasn't a planned trip. I haven't been since prior to Katrina yet, I'm happy I went and it'll always be on my list to stop by now every time we're home. (Adult daughter lives here so we're here approximately 3 times a year.) This visit had up been the highlight of our trip thus far until firework night nevertheless I'm almost certain it'll be top 2 for my miracle one pound birthweight now 3 y/o 30lb bundle of Awesome 🧩❣THANK YOU Drew #9 and family. 🏈Greatly appreciated🙌😇❣
Melanie-Ann BrownMelanie-Ann Brown
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The Audubon Park (not to be confused with the Audubon Zoo (officially and on maps: Audubon Nature Institute)) is spectacular. Great for kids, adults, those young at heart....anybody who loves nature and all of the serenity nature brings. As the photos show, there are trees, bushes, birds, reptiles of all kinds; as well as great nooks to look for lizards (as my kids were doing) and running, playing, walking, skipping, riding bikes....you name it! The best part is that it is so close to the Audubon Zoo as well as to the Magazine Street corridor which has tons of cool shops, restaurants, ice cream shops, etc. You can definitely make a day of it! All kinds of fish can be seen but it is so cool to catch a glimpse of that “living fossil” the Alligator Gar.
Peter CarlesimoPeter Carlesimo
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One of the best places to see in New Orleans! The park is roughly a 2 mile loop. It is surrounded by residential streets and then Tulane on one side and the Zoo in the other. Parking can get a little tight, particularly on weekends. If you cannot find a spot in the lot, you can park along the street or there is more parking across by the riverbank. If you are bored of the inner loop, try walking on the outside streets which have some amazing homes. Don’t be scared to venture off of St. Charles. You can stumble on some amazing areas of New Orleans. For those riding bikes, the loop does easily connect to the River levee and then St. Charles.
Gregory CookGregory Cook
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Nearby Attractions Of Audubon Park
Audubon Zoo
Tree of Life
Audubon Riverview Park
Cool Zoo
Uptown square- farmers market
Crescent City Farmer's Market
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E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc.
St Francis of Assisi Church
St Clare's Monastery
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Tree of Life
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Audubon Riverview Park
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Cool Zoo
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Nearby Restaurants Of Audubon Park
Clancy's Restaurant
Zoofari Café
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Reginelli's Pizzeria
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Monkey Hill Bar
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Address
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118
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(504) 861-2537
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audubonnatureinstitute.org
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attractions: Audubon Zoo, Tree of Life, Audubon Riverview Park, Cool Zoo, Uptown square- farmers market, Crescent City Farmer's Market, beauty is..., E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc., St Francis of Assisi Church, St Clare's Monastery, restaurants: Clancy's Restaurant, Zoofari Café, Picnic Provisions & Whiskey, Reginelli's Pizzeria, Taqueria Corona, Tartine, Patois, Monkey Hill Bar, Bistro Daisy, Avo
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