Audubon Nature Institute Happenings April-June 2011
2011-03-02
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Audubon Nature Institute Happenings
April-June 2011
NEW ORLEANS - Throughout April, May and June, Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine St.), Audubon Aquarium of the Americas (1 Canal St.), Entergy IMAX® Theatre (1 Canal St.) and Audubon Insectarium (423 Canal St.) are open 10am to 5pm, Tuesday through Sunday. All attractions are closed on Mondays.
However, all attractions are open on April 25 for Easter Monday and May 30 for Memorial Day.
Audubon Zoo will close at 1pm on April 29 to prepare for Zoo to Do for Kids presented by Humana. The Zoo will be closed all day on May 6 to prepare for Whitney Zoo to Do. Also, the Zoo will close at 3pm on June 8 to prepare for ZOObilation.
Audubon Golf Course is now open seven days a week, Monday – Sunday.
2011 ATTRACTION ADMISSION PRICES
| Zoo | Aquarium | Insectarium | IMAX | |
| Adult | $14.95 | $19.95 | $15.95 | $9.95 |
| Child (2-12) | $9.95 | $12.95 | $10.95 | $6.95 |
| Sr. Citizen (65+) | $11.95 | $15.95 | $12.95 | $8.95 |
Audubon’s Dinosaur Adventure at Audubon Zoo
Reopening March 19, 2011, with an all-new land of the dinosaurs!
$2.00 – Members
$4.00 – General Public
In addition to paid Zoo admission.
AUDUBON EXPERIENCE
An Audubon Experience ticket includes one visit to Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Entergy IMAX® Theatre and Audubon Insectarium. Audubon Experience packages are valid for 5 consecutive days starting with your first visit.
Adults (13-64) $39.95
Children (2-12) $24.95
Senior Citizens (65+) $24.95
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NEW THIS SUMMER
Parakeet Pointe - Treats for Tweets!
Opens March 25
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
An 800 square-foot tropical environment home to hundreds of free-flying parakeets. Look for the new exhibit on the second floor near the food court, and step into a lush habitat that puts you in the center of all the activity.
For an even closer encounter, purchase a feed stick for $1 and let the colorful parakeets alight and enjoy a treat! Parakeets are bright and beautiful little birds showing off a vivid blend of yellow, blue and green feathers.
Parakeet Pointe is open to adults and children, and entry is free with Aquarium admission. Parakeet Pointe is unavailable to groups at this time.
Be sure to catch “Ghosts of the Wetlands” at Audubon Aquarium this summer – a limited-time, special exhibit telling the story of the incredible white alligators. See the two youngest white alligators before they embark on a world tour!
EVENTS
Cool Zoo Opens
Audubon Zoo
April 1
$4 for members, $5 for non-members in addition to regular Zoo admission
Cool Zoo, a new wild and wet splash park, will be the hot spot for kids to cool down at Audubon Zoo. Highlights include jumping water spouts, a huge alligator water slide, a spider monkey soaker, water-spitting snakes and more. There will also be shaded seating, family restrooms, lockers, a Snack N' Splash concession stand and the Cool Shop carrying a variety of summertime necessities.
The splash park will offer three different splash zones with one area specifically for toddlers and younger kids. Cool Zoo is located between the Gottesman Family Endangered Species Carousel and Embraceable Zoo.
Purchase Cool Zoo wristbands at the front gate or at Cool Zoo.
Audubon Members are invited to preview this exhibit during regular Zoo hours on Saturday, April 2 from 10am to 5pm.
Cool Zoo is not available to groups at this time. Groups can still enhance their Zoo visit with group rates for the Endangered Species Carousel, the Simulator, the Swamp Train and the Dinosaur Exhibit.
French Quarter Festival
Woldenberg Riverfront Park
April 7 - 10
French Quarter Festival main stages are in Woldenberg Park. French Quarter Festival features the best New Orleans musical performers, and is a great pre-curser to Jazz Fest. There are also smaller, intimate concerts at Woldenberg throughout the year. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Entergy IMAX® Theatre are both open during French Quarter Festival. Just down Canal Street, Audubon Insectarium will be open as well.
Asian Pacific American Society Festival
Audubon Zoo
April 16
Celebrate decades of pride, partnership and progress at the APAS festival! There will be live entertainment, delicious Asian cuisine and exquisite arts and crafts.
Zoo-to-Do for Kids presented by Humana
Audubon Zoo
April 29
5pm-9pm (Sponsor and Patron Party in the VIP Hospitality Tent)
5:30pm-9pm (Early Admittance)
6:30pm-9pm (General Admittance)
Zoo-To-Do for Kids is New Orleans’s premiere benefit event for children of all ages. Audubon Zoo is transformed into a magical play land filled with giant inflatables, live entertainment and complimentary food and libations to delight every palate. General admission ticket prices are $35 for non-members and $25 for members . Visit AudubonInstitute.org/ztdk for more information on sponsor and patron ticket prices.
Whitney Zoo-to-Do
Audubon Zoo
May 6
7:30pm-Midnight (Sponsor and Patron Party, Audubon Tea Room)
8:30pm-Midnight (Gala)
Whitney Zoo-To-Do remains New Orleans’s premiere benefit event. Audubon Zoo is elegant and offers a magical, moon-lit setting complete with nationally-recognized entertainment (this year the incredible Four Tops!), breathtaking decorations, silent auction and Zoo-To-Do Luxury Vehicle Raffle for a brand-new Lexus ES350. The finest cuisine from nearly one hundred local restaurants and libations from fifty beverage bars is a hallmark of Whitney Zoo-To-Do. Gala ticket prices are $195 per individual. Audubon Nature Institute members can save $25 off the price of each ticket if purchased before March 31. Tickets are $85/person for young members (ages 21-35) and $130 for regular members. Visit AudubonInstitute.org/ztd for more information on sponsor and patron ticket prices.
Mother’s Day Celebration
Audubon Zoo
May 8
Free Admission for Moms!
Continue the time-honored tradition of celebrating Mother’s Day at Audubon Zoo! For 28 years Irma Thomas has been helping Audubon celebrate Mother's Day with her unforgettable music. Cherish this New Orleans treasure with your mom in Audubon's beautiful natural setting. Join us for music, food, crafts and fun as we celebrate Mother's Day at Audubon Zoo.
Cool Zoo Extended Hours Begin
May 30
Audubon Zoo
Audubon Zoo’s Cool Zoo is open ‘til 7pm this summer! Enjoy Cool Zoo, the Endangered Species Carousel and other fun activities. Special pricing applies.
ZOObilation
Audubon Zoo
June 8
ZOObilation is an appreciation party for Audubon Members, featuring live music, kids activities and much more. This event is a special invitation for Audubon Nature Institute member households to peek behind the scenes of their favorite Zoo. ZOObilation visitors enjoy opportunities not offered during regular public hours, such as tours of the elephant barn, visits to the animal hospital and a look at what goes on out of public view at the Louisiana Swamp Exhibit.
Audubon Insectarium’s ANT-iversary
Audubon Insectarium
June 13
Audubon Insectarium is three years old! Celebrate with prizes, special chats, contests and more. Can an insect really wear a party hat? Find out at Audubon Insectarium’s ANT-iversary!
AUDUBON EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Dinosaur Egg Hunt
Audubon Zoo
April 9 and 10 (9am-10am)
$24 for member children collecting eggs, $32 for non-member children collecting eggs.
$6 for members, $16 for non-members
Our Dinosaur Egg Hunt is an educational egg-hunt for the spring holidays that only the dinosaur lovers can fully appreciate. Kids will get to meet some dinosaur relatives, enjoy a snack, make a dinosaur craft and hunt for their own dinosaur eggs! All registrants also get to enter the dinosaur exhibit and experience the real thing. This event is full of activities for the whole family!
Safari After Dark
Audubon Zoo
April 16 (5:30pm-9:30am the next morning)
$40 for members, $53 for non-members
Have you ever wanted to camp out in the Zoo overnight? Now's your chance! This educational event is for families (children under 5 may be too young for this activity) that want to experience the wonders of nature overnight at Audubon Zoo.
Spring Day Camp
Audubon Zoo
April 22, 2011
$35 for members, $45 for non-members
A spring day off of school can give your child an opportunity to learn about spring time life cycles at the Audubon Zoo.
Endangered Species Days
Audubon Zoo
May 20-21
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will join Audubon Zoo educators at the Zoo with fun activities to teach visitors about endangered animals. Make an endangered species bookmark or go on a scavenger hunt in the Zoo! USFWS will also be distributing nature book reading lists, sponsoring a mix-and-match endangered species game and distributing ESA Teacher Packets for school groups. Kids should also watch for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker mascot who will be making appearances!
Zoo Camp Begins
Audubon Zoo
June 6-Aug 5
$175 per week for members, $225 for non-members
Zoo Camp at the Audubon Zoo is for children entering Pre-K through 4th grade in the fall of 2010. Choose a week at a time or a 4 week session. Children participate in animal encounters, behind-scenes tours, crafts, science and now our new Cool Zoo splash park! Online registration begins March 1.
Zoo Explorers Camp
Audubon Zoo
June 6-Aug 5
$215 per week for members, $265 per week for non-members
This science and nature camp is for children going into 5th through 7th grade that are interested in life sciences and interested in animals. Each week includes an off-site field trip or overnight camp out.
Zoo Education Contact:
Brenda Walkenhorst
bwalken@auduboninstitute.org
Phone: (504) 861-5103 / FAX: (504) 861-2426
NOW PLAYING AT ENTERGY IMAX® THEATRE
| 10 am | Deep Sea 3D | 2 pm | Deep Sea 3D |
| 11am | Grand Canyon 3D | 3 pm | Grand Canyon 3D |
| 12 pm | Deep Sea 3D | 4 pm | Hurricane on the Bayou |
| 1 pm | Hurricane on the Bayou | 5 pm | Deep Sea 3D |
| Showtimes subject to change. | |||
Public Relations Contact:
Sarah Burnette
(504) 212-5335 (direct)
504) 915-4298 (cell)
mailto:sburnette@auduboninstitute.org
Please do not use the PR phone numbers above for general information. The public should call 504 581-4629 or 1-800-774-7394 or visit AudubonInstitute.org for details.
