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Accessibility
Entrance
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas entrance is located at 1 Canal Street facing the Mississippi River. The Aquarium entrance is handicap accessible.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located in the Aquarium lobby near the Information Booth on the first floor and between the Frogs and Sea Otter exhibits on the second floor.
Information Booth
The Information Booth is located in the Aquarium lobby where exhibit maps, daily schedules and facility information is available. Wheelchairs may be obtained, free of charge, with the deposit of photo identification at the Information Booth in the Aquarium lobby. Wheelchairs are available in limited numbers, on a first-come, first-serve basis inside of the Aquarium. Strollers are not available for use at the Aquarium. Guests are advised to bring their personal strollers for use at the Aquarium.
Wheelchair and Stroller Routes
Elevators are available to assist visitors in easily maneuvering the Aquarium. Small strollers are best for navigating the Aquarium. View the Aquarium map for additional details.
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed in all public areas of the Aquarium.
Aquarium Visitor Info
Hours
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas Hours
Open
7 days a week | 10am - 5pm
Tickets
Audubon Experience Package
$44.50 Adult Admission
$31.50 Child (2 -12) Admission
$31.50 Senior (65+) Admission
Our best value! Visit Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Entergy IMAX® Theatre and Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium for one low price. The Audubon Experience package includes one visit to each facility. Audubon Experience packages are valid for 14 consecutive days starting with your first visit. Our attractions are open Tuesday through Sunday and select holiday Mondays.
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas General Admission
$22.50 Adult Admission
$16.00 Child (2 -12) Admission
$17.00 Senior (65+) Admission
Free for Audubon Members
Backstage Penguin Pass
$115.00 Members
$125.00 Non-Members
Go behind the scenes at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas for an up-close encounter with an endangered African penguin. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an intimate, hands-on experience with a penguin in Audubon’s private penguin encounter. Advance tickets recommended. Read More.
Aquarium and IMAX® Combo
$29.00 Adult Admission
$23.00 Child (2 -12) Admission
$23.00 Senior (65+) Admission
Group Tickets
Discounted admission for groups of 10 or more and group lunches for 20 or more. Exciting, educational and entertaining trips at economical rates are available with advance reservations at the Zoo, Aquarium, Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, and IMAX®. To make your reservations or for more information please call (504) 581-4629 or 1-800-774-7394, Monday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Plan Your Visit
Make the most of your next Aquarium adventure!
The Aquarium is located on the edge of the French Quarter, facing the mighty Mississippi River at the foot of Canal St.
Reduce your carbon footprint! From the airport or within town, consider alternate transportation.
Visiting with a stroller or wheelchair? Handy tips to make your Aquarium experience more enjoyable!
View a map of Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.
Dining
One scoop or two?
Treat yourself in our upstairs Food Court!
