Gulf of Mexico Exhibit
Gulf of Mexico Exhibit
Explore an underwater oil rig in the Aquarium’s Gulf of Mexico exhibit and meet the aquatic animals that thrive around its barnacled pilings. The quarter-scale replica of an offshore oil rig sits within the water of this exhibit. Reigning as the largest exhibit in the Aquarium, the Gulf of Mexico exhibit measures 17 feet deep and holds 400,000 gallons of man-made saltwater. It is packed with sharks, schools of fish, sting rays, and sea turtles—including King Mydas an endangered green sea turtle.
Aquarium Visitor Info
Hours
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas Hours
Open
Tuesday - Sunday
10am - 5pm
New Summer Hours
All Audubon venues will be open 7 days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day!
Monday, May 28, 2012 through Monday, September 3, 2012
Tickets
Audubon Experience Package
$35.00 Adult Admission
$19.00 Child (2 -12) Admission
$19.00 Senior (65+)/Student* Admission
* Student rate for high school and college students with valid school ID.
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 45 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
$21.00 Adult Admission
$14.00 Child (2 -12) Admission
$17.00 Senior (65+)/Student* Admission
Free for Audubon Members
* Student rate for high school and college students with valid school ID.
Aquarium and IMAX® Combo
$28.00 Adult Admission
$18.00 Child (2 -12) Admission
$23.00 Senior (65+)/Student* Admission
* Student rate for high school and college students with valid school ID.
Insectarium, Aquarium and IMAX® Combo
$40.00 Adult Admission
$26.00 Child (2 -12) Admission
$34.00 Senior (65+)/Student* Admission
* Student rate for high school and college students with valid school ID.
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!
Dining
One scoop or two?
Treat yourself in our upstairs Food Court!
