Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium Ticket

Overview

Take a peek beneath the surface with a visit to the reimagined, state-of-the-art Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium in New Orleans. Marvel at more than 3,600 animals from over 250 species in an AZA-accredited aquarium voted one of the top five aquariums in the USA Today 10 Best reader poll. Explore a vast underwater world spanning the Caribbean and the Amazon Rainforest to the waters that give New Orleans its lifeblood: the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Touch sharks and stingrays in the Shark Discovery Touch Pool, and enter a 30-foot-long tunnel to admire aquatic creatures of all shapes and sizes as they swim through the Great Maya Reef habitat. In the Amazon Rainforest gallery, discover lush plant life, free-flying birds, stunning aquatic species such as piranhas and pacus, an anaconda snake, and much more. Feel amazed by the array of aquatic life in the aquarium’s largest exhibit, the 450,000-gallon Gulf of Mexico habitat.

City: New Orleans

Tue 27 May

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Starting at $42.77

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Tue 27 May

Starting at $42.77

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New Orleans
1 Canal St, Woldenberg Park

Please go straight to the entrance to have your ticket scanned.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Audubon Aquarium

Take a peek beneath the surface with a visit to the reimagined, state-of-the-art Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans. Marvel at more than 3,600 animals from over 250 species in an AZA-accredited aquarium voted one of the top five aquariums in the USA Today 10 Best reader poll. Make your own way to the aquarium, which is adjacent to the French Quarter. Once inside, explore a vast underwater world spanning the Caribbean and the Amazon Rainforest to the waters that give New Orleans its lifeblood: the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Touch sharks and stingrays in the Shark Discovery Touch Pool, and enter a 30-foot-long tunnel to admire aquatic creatures of all shapes and sizes as they swim through the Great Maya Reef habitat. In the Amazon Rainforest gallery, discover lush plant life, free-flying birds, stunning aquatic species such as piranhas and pacus, an anaconda snake, and much more. Feel amazed by the aquarium’s largest exhibit, the 450,000-gallon Gulf of Mexico habitat.

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Caldwellbelle

Mar 2025

It was fun to learn about the insects and then we had snacks made out of insects. The cookie was good. The butterfly exhibit was fun. Enjoyed the jellyfish and sharks. The aquarium is clean and cool. We all enjoyed ourselves.

linda_K

Mar 2025

We loved the Insectarium the best, fun activities, wonderful displays & great information about all the insects

TAK0269

Mar 2025

We wanted to come here because we ready this was top 10 in the nation. We have been to many aquariums all over the world and I would say closer to the bottom 10. First the price is quite expensive. The parking alone is $35, we could have gotten away with the $25 parking but we were not to sure how long to take. We looked at every exhibit and read every sign and listed to ever recording, this still only took 2 hours with an 8 and 10 year old. The pictures are $35 for two sheets and a download. The worst part is WHY do organizations think that children all drink soda! I would gladly pay $5 for a bottle or apple juice or milk! We asked an employee if they could recommend a good place to eat. They sent us down the road to the market place only to find. Food court of fast food. We looked up online and Hilton hotel around the corner had a seafood restaurant. The customer service at the aquarium is horrible! Very unhelpful from the ticket center to the gift shops. The is one of the main reasons we came to New Orleans and we are very disappointed!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Hi Tere. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are truly sorry to hear that your recent visit to Audubon Aquarium didn’t meet your expectations, especially given the excitement you had leading up to your visit. We understand how frustrating it can be when a family outing doesn’t go as planned, and we regret that the pricing and parking situation didn’t offer the convenience and value you anticipated. Please note that our admission prices include access to both the Aquarium and the Insectarium. While we don’t own the parking lots near the Aquarium, we do our best to provide discounted options at various locations. You can find more information on our website here: https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/directions-parking-aquarium. Regarding beverage options, we strive to offer a variety of choices beyond soda, including water and lemonade, and we appreciate your feedback on expanding kid-friendly selections. We will share your concerns with our team to ensure we continue improving our guest experience. Once again, we sincerely apologize that your visit didn’t meet expectations. We truly value your feedback as it helps us grow, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future.