The inaugural Southern Fried Swamp Fest at Audubon Zoo offers a perfect way to slip into summer with a two-day celebration of down-home Louisiana cuisine and music. And all dads get in free on Sunday, Father’s Day!

Audubon Aquarium is thrilled to announce the hatching of three endangered African Blackfooted penguin chicks.  Born in March, the chicks are growing quickly and have joined the penguin colony on exhibit.   

Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium celebrates five years of buzzing success on Saturday, June 8 through Sunday, June 9.

Audubon members get ready for the red carpet treatment when Audubon Zoo stages its annual Zoobilation appreciation party on Wednesday, June 5.
 

Entergy IMAX® Theatre is excited to premiere Great White Shark, a new film launching on Saturday, May 25 to audiences in New Orleans, Chattanooga, Spokane and Indianapolis.  

Visitors to Audubon Zoo will take part in a milestone event as Grammy^® Award-winner Irma Thomas marks her third decade as headliner for the annual Mother’s Day Celebration Presented by Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.

 Audubon is thrilled to partner with Discovery Communications as they announce the debut of Animal Planet L!VE, featuring unfiltered, round-the-clock access to the compelling worlds of the beautiful, cute and misunderstood.

Endless opportunities for family fun this time of year at Audubon Nature Institute!

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Entergy IMAX® Theatre will observe a special opening Monday, March 25, 2013. 

Grammy Nominee Luke James Headlines Soul Fest at Audubon Zoo.

Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine St.) is open 10am to 4pm, Tuesday through Friday, and 10am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday.  Beginning March 9, 2013, Audubon Zoo will be open 10am to 5pm, Tuesday through Sunday.

Audubon Nature Institute and San Diego Zoo Global announce a partnership to replenish animal populations that face possible extinction. 

Santa is hand delivering presents to each during the 10:30 am and 3:00 pm feedings at the Penguin Exhibit Friday, December 21 - Saturday, December 22. 

Mark your calendars to attend the premier parties in New Orleans for the young and young at heart. Dress up and party down! Tickets now on sale for Whitney Zoo-To-Do and Zoo-To-Do For Kids.

On Tuesday, November 20 and Wednesday, November 21, Executive Bug Chefs stir things up in Bug Appétit by offering visitors the opportunity to taste new twists to traditional Thanksgiving family recipes.

Boo at the Zoo Presented by Carnival Cruise Lines is sold out – but there are great media opportunities and visuals available Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 5pm – 9pm.

Cajun music and dancing, Cajun cuisine and cultural demonstrations straight from the bayou offer a perfect recipe for fun at Audubon Zoo for Louisiana Swamp Fest, November 3 and 4, 2012.

Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium invites guests to celebrate Halloween “infestivities" at Crawloween on Wednesday, October 31.  

On Sunday, October 14, visitors to Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium celebrate Chocolate Covered Insect Day. 

Celebración Latina at Audubon Zoo offers a genuine taste of Latin American culture with live music, children’s activities and Latin cuisine prepared and sold by local restaurants.

Endless opportunities for family fun this time of year at Audubon Nature Institute!

Carnival Cruise Lines to Bring Fun to New Orleans as Presenting Sponsor
Event benefits Children’s Hospital and Audubon Zoo October 19, 20, 26, and 27.

The Backstage Penguin Pass offers Aquarium visitors an intimate, hands-on experience with a penguin in Audubon’s newly designed private penguin encounter. 

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas hosts Scales & Ales presented by Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board on Friday, September 14, 2012.

Beetles from across the universe are invading Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium Saturday, September 1- Sunday, September 2 from 10 am - 5 pm.

The Dark Knight Rises Opens at Entergy IMAX® Theatre on Friday, August 24, 2012. 

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is throwing a party to thank thousands of its closest friends – members on Wednesday, August 1, 2012.

Audubon Nature Institute welcomes Frank Donze as the new Communications Director.

Endless opportunities for family fun this time of year at Audubon Nature Institute!

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas welcomes special group Heart of Passion for  "Breakfast with the Sharks" and tour of the Aquarium. 
 

The Patrick F. Taylor Foundation, Audubon Nature Institute, and New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) team up to recognize students great work during the school year.

New Exhibits and Features at Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Zoo, and Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium Make for a Memorable Family Getaway!

Emerging Friday, April 27 2012, the Butterflies in Flight exhibit will have hundreds of fluttering butterflies, new animals, lighting, plants and other enhancements. 

Audubon Zoo and Irma Thomas continue beloved Mother's Day tradition...

Buck the Sea Otter Celebrates His 15th Birthday at Audubon Aquarium Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 2pm!

Endless opportunities for family fun this time of year at Audubon Nature Institute!

It's time to swarm Audubon Zoo! Hornets Day happens Sunday, March 11, at Audubon Zoo in New Orleans. Get ready to buzz!

Animal Grossology translates into big fun as visitors explore the disgusting side of science through sophisticated animatronics, interactive learning games, and imaginative animated characters.