Audubon Zoo

Huge zoo and one of the top in the US! You WILL be tired of walking by the end and your feet WILL hurt like crazy. We took every path possible to see everything and could barely walk by the end. This zoo has a ton of amazing birds, reptiles and mammals that you can observe up close and from a distance. Sadly the petting zoo was closed while we were there or maybe indefinitely. The cutest animal in our opinion was the ocelot. In fact it was so cute that we had to come back for a second look. There was some construction being done near the llamas. Grab some Dippin Dots as a refreshing snack along the path. Take a sit on the relaxing train ride for $5 each once you get too tired to walk (our feet thanked us). Overall we had a wonderful full day at the zoo. Spent about 5 hours total looking at everything. Would recommend coming here as well as the aquarium for a discounted ticket.

Great zoo! Loved the white gator and the jaguar has such a friendly face! Also dig they sell grown up beverages. Started our visit with coffee+Bailey's and finished off with a beer ;) They were well-equipped for the rain with ponchos in stock, and we really enjoyed the local history mixed in with the exhibit designs.

We had so much fun. But a lot of the exhibits were closed. Overall it was a great zoo, but I wish we had been able to see more of the animals. Excited to go back once construction is done. I am hoping they will expand some of the exhibits as some of the animals we saw spent quite some time packing the fence (painted dogs, Jaguar). And the little train ride was super fun and a great was to take a break from walking. The tour guide was hilarious and we loved learning more about the animals.

Beautiful zoo! The animals were super playful and seemed to love human interaction. The staff was super friendly and there was always someone near y

What a cool zoo lots to see this weekend. The dinosaurs exhibit was pretty awesome. They even had Dinosaurs rides for children. Next weekend is boo at the zoo. The train is a tram ride, not an actual train, just a heads up. We spent a good amount of the day here and saw lots of animals.

Our favorite zoo! Some reviews will complain about the price, or the outdated exhibits, or animals being inside, but we loved it! The history behind this place and seeing some of the old exhibits was what made Audubon so special. It is quite large and seems to be undergoing improvements. Staff is clearly knowledgeable and loved chatting with us. My husband's favorite was the white alligator, mine was Banana the macaw. We got to take part in a zookeeper talk/feeding as well! Parking is free and we had no problem finding a spot. After the zoo we walked over to the park and came back for our car.

Great place to bring the family. Lots to see and do. Definitely bring walking shoes and money. Lol. It is kinda pricey for admission. But it's probably the nicest zoo in the state. The reptile exhibit was me and my daughters favorites. There are so many cool reptiles I've seen before.

All the animals seem well cared for. The cafe is super fast considering how busy they were! I suggest going when it’s not 90+ degrees unless you’re stopping at the lazy river while you’re there because it is a long walk especially with kids that are hot and tired! Staff is super friendly and helpful

Located in Audubon Park uptown New Orleans you would think it would be small and un interesting- Nope it is big, informative and has lots of animals and interactive activities. I went on a cloudy cooler day, At the entrance to the zoo we were greeted by a friendly enthusiastic man who gave us great information and how to download the map. All the animals were out. The design of the zoo was great-it had a center around a beautiful fountain- the different animal groups branded off from there (you could even take a tram which costs $) My favorite part was the bayou- lots of alligators in an open area (you walk across a walkway/dock) The employees put a LOT of effort in the decorations. Decorated for Mardi Gras (even all the enclosures) Walking through the zoo in at all the enclosures were lots of signs and information. There was even a playground/ picnic area. We finished our tour and stopped to eat and one of the restaurants. I got a salad I wanted the sauce on the side- it was on top and it was WAY to much- everything was drenched in dressing. I walked through the gift shop on the way out it was big, bright cheerful and designed very nicely.

TLDR: Reasonably priced medium sized zoo in New Orleans. Located at the south end of Audubon park near the Mississippi River. Lovely zoo in New Orleans that is larger than you'd think. Moving relatively quickly, we made it through in about 2.5 hours. You can certainly take your time, read all the education materials, and engage in the interactive activities to use up more time. On weekdays the zoo was fairly empty with a few school friend trips. Outside of when the schoolchildren were nearby, the zoo was quiet and peaceful. The animals seemed well fed and cared for. Ample employees were present to keep the zoo clean and answer questions. We walked here through Audubon park, however, you can drive and park for free at the zoo or take public transportation. Adult tickets were $30 each. They increase to $35 each on busier days. The zoo has a wide variety of animals from multiple continents. The exhibits are organized, immersive, interactive, and easy to locate. Ample bathrooms, water fountains, and trash cans are located through the park. Two cafes are available for full meals, snacks, or beverages near the entrance. My favorite area was surprisingly the Louisiana swamp. The alligators were incredible to watch. Plus the creativity of the staff is remarkable. They did a magnificent job decorating the exhibits for Mardi Gras and to add humor. Other favorite areas include the bats (love the added wind and sound effects) and the otters. We did not take the train or partake in the VR experience since they cost more and we have time constraints. Shout out to Alton who was incredibly welcoming and helpful at the entrance. Overall, we had an excellent time and recommend this zoo to others! Note: they have a bin near the entrance where you can recycle Mardi Gras beads.

We had an incredible visit to the Audubon zoo in New Orleans over spring break. The entire park was up and moving around. It wasn't overly crowded which was amazing. So many exhibits to see and such amazing creatures. My son loves monkeys and other primates. We enjoyed such good weather as well. I love that this treasure is in uptown.

We purchased the combo for the zoo, aquarium and insectium (sp?) for 60 per person. Great weekend for all three. The zoo has expanded it seems since I was there 30 years ago in grade school. They have done well keeping it up and it was very clean.

It's been years since the last time I'd been at Audubon Zoo. I was in the 5th grade and many memories came flooding back when I passed the gates. The park is so much bigger and there are some exhibits that they are working on, but it was an amazing sight to see. All the beautiful animals, all the wonderful plants and flowers...it takes a special talent to curate such an atmosphere. I found the tree that my father and I sat near when I was 10 years old...it was at that tree that I chased after a meandering peacock and my dad snatched me so quick trying to prevent me from possibly be hurt by the gorgeous bird. I shared this adventure with my nephew today and it was such a joy to share this nostalgic moment with him. I pray that I don't wait as many years to revisit this magical place! I will be back soon!

Love this place. Definitely one of the best in the south if not the best. Get food from the swamp cafe for more New Orleans style food instead of typical burgers and chicken tenders.

This was about the worst zoo I have visited. I paid online for the tickets. 1 adult and 1 child. When I got up to the booth they only scanned on ticket and let my child proceed so maybe I didn't have two purchase 2 tickets? That would have been nice to know before hand. The zoo was very over grown with weeds. It needs lots of maintenance. Due to the conditions it made it were taking the pictures of the animals impossible. A few of the animals were hidden behind the weeds. The beautiful fountain out front was not working. Numerous of the vendors offing snacks and beverages weren't open. It had plenty spots were I could bring my son to have a picnic that's the only plus.

What an amazing zoo! This zoo has it all; animals, great cafes, and even a water park inside! They have a variety of animals who are acclimated to different temperates but the water park was a big surprise! This is an additional charge (I believe $12 extra) but is a great option for families to visit the zoo and then go to the water park to cool off. We learned a lot about the elephants and how they even helped with hurricane Katrina. It was such a great visit and I can't wait to go back and do the water park!

It was fine for a zoo. But there were a few otters who didn't have much water to swim in and they seemed distressed or maybe hungry? No sea lion show cause someone was on maternity leave. Idk why not have someone else learn? The lions exhibit was cool with two lionesses near the glass, but apparently the male lion was put away to adjust with another lionesses. Also we were encouraged to see the elephants when we got entrance tickets. But only saw one lonely elephant who looked bored. I asked a zookeeper why she was alone, apparently they're adjusting to each other so the elephants take turns outside. I'm glad they consider the animals concerns and adjustments, but that was disappointing to not see the sea lion show, no male lion, and one elephant. There weren't many zookeepers to ask if I had questions. Went one direction and was stopped by a zookeeper saying that area is one way due to renovations. Ok, that's odd but she did tell everyone who came, not just us. And she did let us go by to see the emus right there (which is what we were wanting to do) idk it was a nice zoo but felt like it was let go since I came a few years ago. No cougar in its exhibit with a sign saying "sorry no animals here" or something, no giraffes either, Google said they had died! African wild dogs weren't out when we passed either. Not terrible for a zoo but not amazing either. The orangutans were adorable with the young ones though. And the white alligator is cool to see. Jaguar was cool too. Gorillas were kind of cool but they stank. The Komodo dragon and the reptile exhibit were very cool. An ok zoo for the price.

Always love visiting here. The grounds are beautiful and spacious. The animals are always active and seem very comfortable. So many animals here to see not at our home zoo. The sun bear, black bears, lemurs, otters, and babirusa are always a favorite. The gorgeous peacocks strutting around are a treat.

We went to the zoo on a Thursday afternoon. It was not crowded. The zoo was actually larger than we thought. Most of the animals were out on exhibit. Since it was late afternoon most were lying down, but you could still see them. The zoo was clean and the animals exhibits looked in good shape. I would recommend to others

We had an amazing time checking out Audubon Zoo. The zoo was so big and had so much to see. Definitely worth checking out if you're wanting a day at the zoo. The animals look like they're very much cared for and treated well. A great way to spend a day.

Incredible zoo! Great for families and couples. I love how natural the enclosures are. Definitely recommend if you are in town.

Still live the zoo and it has even more exhibits now than in years past. My kids love it and there's always something different to do the next time you go. Well worth getting the membership for the year. I will say though, they still have a lot of vendors closed so make sure you bring your own food and also your own hand sanitizer! None of the sanitizing dispensers had any in it. And I went straight first thing in the morning.

We bought tickets online to visit the Zoo a few days beforehand and it was super easy. I highly recommend this, as you don't have to stand in line to buy tickets on site. We arrived a little after opening, so we were one of the first people in the zoo. I do recommend this, as it does get more packed during the day and it means you have to wait longer to get prime viewing spots for the animals. However, a downside to this is that some of the animals will still be sleeping when you visit. Some of the monkeys were sleeping when we were walking through the zoo, but most of the big cats were up and about. The zoo was absolutely fantastic - it's very well maintained and the enclosures were pretty big. We spent about 2.5 hours at the zoo, but could've honestly spent more time. We had to blitz through the last exhibits because we had 1:15pm tour tickets at the Sazerac House. The day we visited was the first day of their Tropical Bird House, so it was nice seeing toucans and other tropical birds roaming around. Whether you're an adult or a family, the Audubon Zoo is a solid half day visit.

This is a nice local zoo. I attended Boo at the Zoo which was a fun celebration. As of Friday morning it was still finding its rhythm, but we had a good time. When the weather is nice, the zoo is a lot of fun. My child especially loved the playground which was also my favorite growing up. I hope they revisit the food options since I remember there being much better options as a child. Overall, Audubon Zoo is still a fun place for kids.

We're locals and come here sparingly. It's extremely expensive at $35 a person with no discounts for locals, well atleast none are advertised. It is a large zoo, there's lots to see but most animals are usually hiding. The bird habitat is pretty cool, that's our favorite part. Cool zoo is also nice but it's an extra charge on top of general admission. They removed the carousel, not sure if it will be back. The train is a nice ride and only $5 per person. Sometimes it's a long wait but it's pretty informative. Monkey hill is great for kids but usually over 100 kids so it's a little overwhelming

Congratulation Audubon Zoo for winning top spots in USA 10Best List for Best Aquarium and Best Zoo in the country! We visited Cool Zoo and had a great time. We beat the heat in style with the Cabana. Best of all, it's right beside the animals inside Audubon Zoo. I had the opportunity to meet the CEO Tip: On the first Thursday of the month, Orleans Parish residents receive free admission to the Aquarium, and on the third Thursday of the month residents receive free admission to the Zoo.

Nice zoo to visit for the day with your family. Enjoyed the way it's spread out, easy walking trails. Nice reptile section.

Like many, I have fond memories of going to Audubon Zoo. The childhood experience of waiting in anticipation of seeing a lion, tiger, or orangutan come out of their cave. Well the anticipation didn't change much into adulthood. People have their own opinions about the zoo but for me it is the only safe way I can admire the most deadly exotic animals and insects around the world. We went the day after Christmas, it wasn't crowded, and the weather was perfect. It took us a little over 2 hours to walk the entire zoo. There are so many photo ops, and plenty of shade and benches to rest if needed. Enjoy the Swamp Train with guided tour for a small additional cost. Wear light comfortable clothes and shoes. Who wears heels to the zoo? There is always one trying to be cute with aching feet. My two favorite attractions recently reopened- The Jaguar Jungle's Nocturnal House and Reptile Encounter Exhibit. Unfortunately as a result of Covid many of the hands on engaging and educational animal encounters were closed. The Louisiana Swamp gift shop was also closed. The bird attraction was closed for a much needed renovation. The carousel was out of service, and the Cool Zoo water park was closed for the season eventhough the week of Christmas it was 80 degrees. Despite the closures we had a great time. Fun for the entire family. Arrive early to enjoy before it gets hot and crowded. Highly recommend for anyone looking for something fun and family friendly to do in NOLA. Check the website for zoo and aquarium hours and tickets, discounts, membership, zoo special events, adopt an animal, animal recovery fund, and to book a party or wedding event. https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/

We loved this zoo! We spent almost four hours there including lunchtime. Weekday recommended as the zoo was quiet and we didn't encounter big crowds. We have been to zoos in twenty states and this really represented Louisiana well! We LOVED the Louisiana Swamp area and the aviary. We encountered Mark, a keeper, in the reptile house and he could not have been kinder or more helpful. Finally, we aren't usually looking for good food at the zoo, but the food was amazing! Shrimp basket and combo basket were tasty and enjoyed even by our picky eater.

I took advantage of the Military Appreciation Month discount and decided to spend a Friday morning here. We arrived right at opening but since a lot of people had the same idea (lol), I waited in the car until the line cleared. Prior to this, I last visited the Zoo in 2013 and figured I went on a bad day. This recent visit pretty much solidified my initial thoughts...this is not the best zoo. For all of the walking that we did, I did not feel there was much to show. There weren't a lot of animals and most of the primates had their backs turned to the crowd. I get that they probably don't like all the people, but I've never seen anything like it. I'm sooo thankful I got a discount because I would have been upset had I paid full price. It is worth mentioning that every staff member we came in contact with was super nice and helpful.

A fun zoo to visit! Medium sized zoo but if you bring the family it can be a all day affair! Beautiful enclosures for the animals and the atmosphere was family friendly. The overall park was beautiful too with walkways and statues. Definitely recommend

Not as good as it used to be!!!!! A lot of exhibits are closed but the admission price is the same! The sea lions are still in the habitat but unfortunately the shows aren't happing anymore and they have the seating roped off so you can't sit and watch them anymore. The aviary house exhibit is shut down. The reptile house exhibit is shut down. The carousel is closed down and the water park part is closed down. The gift shops except for the one as soon as you enter are closed down. The snack and drink carts are all shut down except for one place selling lemonade and the cypress knee cafe. The cypress knee cafe may as well of been closed they had only 1 window open with 1 person thanking your order and 1 guy cooking the snacks. You can only imagine how long that line was.it was very disappointing that it was like $25 per person to get in and then hardly anything open what a BUMMER

Really enjoyed Audobon Zoo for Boo at the Zoo or whatever the Halloween event was. We actually signed up for a year membership so I hope to go more often. The event was pretty well put together. They have plenty of trick-or-treat stations for the kids. It was well organized but not so organized where you spend the whole time sitting in lines. Lots of freedom to explore the whole zoo if interested. Animal exhibits were great and certainly a wow factor for our child, but then again, so are wet leaves on the ground. Take it for what it's worth. The zoo plenty of stuff to increased outreach and I think we will continue to participate. Really love having a novel option for the family which is right in the middle of the uptown neighborhood.

I'd been meaning to get back to the zoo for a visit and when I saw they had a free local day i got in my car and went. I honestly expected it to be packed with a free day but it wasn't. One of the things I noticed and perhaps it's because of the season (mid-December) but many of the habitats were temporarily closed and so were most of the concessions. That was unfortunate but I'm sure it's routine for zoos to do this but seemed like a substantial amount. But for the most part this is a nice zoo it's located within Audubon park so it blends into a wonderful setting. The grounds inside offer lush and tropical feels. I've always been curious about checking out the water park but of this was of course closed for the season in December...another time. While some of the habitats give the animals ample room some seemed too small. It's a nice zoo and worth visiting...especially if they do a free day

Went to this beautiful zoo on Monday January 24th. We got there right when they opened and we pretty much had the entire place to ourselves. We purchased tickets online weeks before we went so entering the zoo was super simple. They take your picture after you pass the gate and at the end of your day you can buy the pictures with several different background options available. Anyway, the zoo grounds are beautiful. The exhibits are clean, huge and well taken care of. I loved all the nooks and crannies and different routes along the way. Definitely a well thought out zoo. The animals seemed very content and satisfied. I was a little underwhelmed by the lack of animals though. 1 giraffe. 1 elephant. No zebras (that we saw) no bears (that we saw) .. just a lot of animals missing. Lots of cute monkeys though!

Really great zoo. Some of the exhibits definitely show the zoo's age but overall a really great day activity for the whole family. The sea otter trainings were super cool to watch. The baby orangutan is adorable. Some of the animals weren't out/active due to it being so hot I'm sure including the giraffes & elephants which stink since they're a large part of "going to the zoo." Lots of spaces to cool down and hide from the sun too. Can take you anywhere from 2-4 hours. The cool zoo looked nice if you had kids. the carousel is really sad lol. definitely needs a refurb.

As someone who goes to the zoo at least once a year, I was seriously disappointed during my most recent trip. They are enforcing masking at the gate, but the whole way through the zoo I saw people with their masks off or with their noses or mouths uncovered. Social distancing was non existent. I had people walking up and standing right next to me at the exhibits and even had unmasked kids coming up right next to me and coughing. Also, half of the hand sanitizing stations were out of hand sanitizer. I will be holding off going to the zoo for the foreseeable future since they don't have masking and social distancing under control. You can have all the signs in the world, but unless you have people enforcing this people will not listen and I did not see one zoo employee correct a single guest.

Love the zoo! Always enjoy going there to see the animals. The new bird exhibit is very cool I highly recommend it

My what a BEAUTIFUL way to decorate the zoo. This was the AUDUBON ZOO LIGHTS NIGHT, idk if that was the name... All the splendor and posh that was rolled out to make this event a success was WORTH IT. The lights, colors and ambiance of the night was magical. Enjoying the lights with my family made it all magical. This was my 1st time attending this event; wait was it there 1st time having it, hmmmm... idk. At anyrate, this was a great event. Loved the lights and the exhibits. It was fun to marvel at the colors and imagine the work/effort that went into putting together the display. Made it a special night to see my former loving & always cheerful Yelp CM Morgan!!! She's a doll!!!! Also special, this was the last time we had an outing with my GRANNY! #missyouGRANNY #march82020

I lived in New Orleans 40 years ago and gave been to this zoo many times over the years. Our visit today was under the new Covid-19 regulations of social distancing. The Zoo developed a one way path to visit the exhibits, utilizing very cleverly hay bales to separate family groups. The improvements made over the years make this one of the best zoos in the country! We had a wonderful day. Staff were all so nice and helpful. Reservations are required in advance online.

When I called I got a recording saying they were open seven days a week, and when we got there we found out it was closed. It is a Tuesday today and I could find no information about them being closed but they certainly were.

This zoo was GREAT! So many animals and the diversity was fantastic. A few exhibits weren't open when we were there, but all is well. The staff are all incredibly friendly. It took us about 1:45 to get through this zoo, even with some closures! We really enjoyed it.

Took the wife to the zoo today, why, because she loves the zoo and all the animals. We typically visit the zoo where ever we are traveling to. We always support our local zoos as well. Love the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans because it has great exhibits and decor. We also love how they change up some exhibits from time to time to keep things fresh and interesting to keep you coming back. Services are great and the staff is always helpful.

The Audubon Zoo has been on my bucket list for many years. The hubs and I took a road trip to NOLA a few weekends ago specially for it. Admission was between $45-$50 for the two of us and parking was free. They do sell package deals with tickets to the aquarium and/or butterfly garden and insectarium, but we were doing a day trip so we didn't buy those. The trees and plants were gorgeous and the zoo was well laid out. There are a few gifts shops, a few grassy areas, and a few places to grab a bite to eat. There's a lemonade stand that sells some of the best lemonade I've ever tasted. The zoo had far less animals than I expected, but the habitats were as natural for the animal as a zoo could be. My favorite exhibit was definitely the Louisiana Swamp, complete with alligators in the pond and a black bear. That was unique to this zoo. My favorite animal "show" at every zoo is usually the sea lion show. We made it a point to watch it and I would recommend seeing it. It's cute and informative. The Audubon Zoo doesn't quite measure up to my hometown zoo, but it was certainly worth the visit. If you find yourself in NOLA looking for something to do, or if you're a few hours away and you love zoos as much as we do, it's well worth the visit.

We recently went to the zoo and must say it was an absolute waste of time. The cages were filthy, the bathrooms no better and the staff could not have been more rude and unfriendly if they tried. We will never step foot in there again and waste our hard earned money !!!

This zoo is so much larger than I ever could have imagined! We were there for at least 3-4 hours and didn't see everything. I enjoyed the "local" animal section the most. The gators, the raccoons (omg my favorite animal ever and theirs were so friggin cute), and the local birds were really cool to see. They have an albino gator too which was really unique. The food there wasn't great. Not gonna lie, I could've made better jambalaya. But the dining room was nice and in theme. The water park area looked incredible. And we certainly could've used it, it was SO hot. But we didn't research so we didn't know until we got there. I would love to go back just to go into that area.

To quote myself walking around this zoo, "wow this is a NICE zoo". And I am a serious zoo too-Er. I only go to AZA rated zoos. This one is amazing. Literally had me comparing it to Animal Kingdom in disney, that's how amazing their design and details were. Staff were so friendly and nice. A group of 3 keepers were walking around each exhibit throwing fruit at the animals and asking if we had any questions. They were knowledgeable and friendly. The African dogs (I can't remember the exact breed of animal?) were playing with the oranges they tossed and it made for quite a little treat to see them pouncing and playing like pups. The keepers here really love their animals. It shows! The exhibits were beautiful big and clean. All the animals were lounging, taking in the sun. You could see 100% they were healthy and happy. Loved the train! Was a nice ride and worth the extra 4 dollars, especially since it saved me 10% when we went to the LA bayou cafe halfway through the zoo! Speaking of that cafe, it was nice and clean and offered a bunch of unique options. Also loved the ice cream stand! Helped myself to some of that before I left the zoo. Lots of walking, I earned it. Was really excited to see Okie, a gorilla that came from the zoo by our home. We knew he got transferred to this zoo because we attended his going away party! He was still getting used to his surroundings but it was nice to see him again! I always wondered why they never give you the animals names and their stories and I actually asked the keepers. Their answer made complete 100% sense, they don't give the public the animal names to avoid their names being shouted all day by people. If that happened, they wouldn't respond to their keepers because they would stop responding to their names from overuse. If you are coming down to NOLA, I highly recommend spending a day here. It is a beautiful place and one of the most gorgeous zoos I have been to.

Closest I've ever been to several species! Great zoo. The walking paths are easy to follow and they have seals too elephants

You cannot beat this zoo. The food choices are awful (but who goes to a zoo to eat?), but other than that, zero complaints. HIGHLY recommend for both children & adults.

Really really disappointing. The entrance fee is fairly high considering so many attractions are either closed or being renovated. I understand that running a zoo is a costly enterprise - but $31 per adult is not an in expensive entrance fee. It was a beautiful day to visit just really disappointing on how much of the zoo was closed down. My advice would be to find another place to visit.

This zoo has lots of animals in very large, natural looking environments. Very well designed. Easy to see the whole zoo without feeling exhausted. The staff we encountered were friendly and informative of the animals we saw. Highly recommend visiting here.

Upgrades please!!!?? My son is 4 and I've taken him to this zoo at least 3 times. All of it is the same. The only change thanks to COVID is that the train, splash pad, and carousel area is not available. After visiting some other zoos, I am disappointed that this one does not provide more interactive options for children, to include shows that are engaging and informative for children. It seems they do have these, but they are so far and few in between. When visiting this weekend, most of the animals were laying out, panting from the heat. So, there was not much activity for a child whose hoping to see these animals move. Some exhibits, it was so hard to find the animal; making me question if they were inside. Food options which was only two places on site were full and there were limited concession stands that serve as a pop-up through the zoo. The original Roman taffy was delicious! I'm going to blame this all on COVID... maybe someone needs to give the animals and administration the memo that the zoo is now open for business again. The most active animals were the birds.

Briana at the welcome counter was such a delight! Welcomed us with a smile on her face. She really cares about the customer service experience! She is a gem!

I'm always up for a visit to our beautiful Audubon Zoo. I love that the animals are in large, lush habitats. The attention to detail here is amazing. The animals are all in their native habitats and they are well cared for. This is an award winning facility. There are so many different species here and there is even a Louisiana swamp exhibit. You can check out our gators, otters, panther, raccoons and even our nutrias! If walking isn't your thing or you've got a few little bits in tow that are fading fast, you can catch the train and take a guided tour. It's so worth it. There's too much here for me to cover, but make sure you bring your little ones to Monkey Hill when it's warm out, catch the sea lion show, sit across from the orangutan and smile at him - there's only plexiglass - very thick, strong plexiglass - between you. The gift shops are chock full of goodies. From stuffed animals to jewelry to housewares. I think you can tell that I'm pretty passionate about this place.

I have not been to the zoo since I was in elementary school. I have no idea how this place remained virtually the same as I remember it, Unless I don't remember very well. It was very clean and neat I didn't hesitate to rent a scooter and loved it! Everyone around me wish that they rented one. Us old folks can't travel throughout the entire zoo on our old legs. I can't even remember how much the scooter rental was but I think it was $25. Well worth it. It was such a beautiful day that although it was crowded people kept moving along and we were able to see all of the animals. I didn't eat there nor did I get a drink, but my husband got the frozen banana at the cart which had a long line and apparently it was so delicious cause he ate it all in less than one minute. I wish that I would've known that you can take in a backpack or some type of bag I probably would've brought my own snacks and drinks not sure if that's allowed but no one was checking. The price of the zoo nowadays is $29 per adult last time I came here I think it was $8 LOL! All employees from the ticket booth to the scooter rentals were very nice. My biggest Takeaway was being able to be extremely close to the giraffes during their feeding most opted to feed them I decided not to. I wanted to live to write this review!

We attended the Audubon Zoo lights. This was the second annual event. The lighted costumes were beautiful as well as the colorful lighted palm trees too! My daughter was still fascinated seeing the flamingos during the light event! The lighted peacock was beautiful and the oversized lite bright and the floor that changed color- all so cool!!! The fake snow event was great and the lighted animals made the event fun! They did have activity stations for the children and adult sections for adult beverages! This was only the second annual event for the sponsored zoo event and I can only see it getting better! I had to give into peer pressure that my daughter wanted the lighted up bubble blower since all the other children were blowing bubbles too! I personally wanted to see the lighted animals but I didn't realize how much more activities they had! I do wish the event was a little longer but we had great weather for this event and looking forward what entails next year!

We went here after lunch the zoo is about 20-30 min away from canal street. On our ride our Uber driver gave us a tour of the garden district. The zoo closed at 5pm and they stop letting people in an hour before. But if you are a member you can get in after 4pm. We got there and were able to see a variety of animals. Anything from flamingos, Peacocks to a cougar and Jaguar. They had rhinos and giraffe. We went later in the day and there weren't many children around but it would be a good activity for children. The staff was very friendly.

This place has drastically changed over the years. First I want to address the safety hazard of every trash can in the radius of the massive vicinity, containing bees waiting to pounce on someone not paying attention. I then want to touch up the fact that after getting there an hour before they closed I was refused tickets and was told that the tickets were to be purchased online before that... where does it say on the website that information. Lastly, I spent a good deal of money on my tickets just for half the exhibits to be closed! My poor girlfriend who suffers from down-syndrome wanted to see the sea otters and her favorite lizard and they weren't even present!!