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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

1 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

Featured Review : On my first visit to New Orleans, this place had just opened. The area around it has changed substantially since then, with a Harrah’s hotel/casino that feels like it was just dropped in the middle of Canal Street (espec...See Full Review

  • Hours:Aquarium Tues.-Sun. 10-5; hours are subject to change, so check the Web site or call before visiting
  • Price:Aquarium $17; combination ticket with IMAX $22; combination ticket for aquarium, zoo, and round-trip cruise $41
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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas Reviews

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Something fishy

  • 4 out of 5 stars by callen60 from Ozarks, Missouri
  • January 5, 2026
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Quote: On my first visit to New Orleans, this place had just opened. The area around it has changed substantially since then, with a Harrah’s hotel/casino that feels like it was just dropped in the middle of Canal Street (especially when approaching Canal... Read the full Audubon Aquarium of the Americas review

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Audubon Aquarium

  • 4 out of 5 stars by kimbis from Lansing, Michigan
  • August 22, 2025
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Quote: Even if you have been to many other aquariums, you owe it to yourself to see this one. They have exhibits about the wetlands and environments around the Gulf Coast that you are not going to see anywhere else. I found the white alligator particularly... Read the full Audubon Aquarium of the Americas review

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Aquarium of the Americas

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ripplefan2 from Queens, New York
  • July 6, 2025
Aquarium of the Americas
Quote: There is nothing like a trip to the aquarium, no matter what city you are in, but the Audubon Aquarium (www.neworleansonline.com/directory/location.php?locationID=1246) in New Orleans is truly unique. Offering tons of marine life from the local... Read the full Audubon Aquarium of the Americas review

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Aquarium of the Americas

Quote: Easily the highlight of all the times I've been to the Aquarium has been when you get to rub on a shark. Now rubbing on sharks is easily one of the most fun things you can do while in New Orleans. Just don't push down too hard, they'll get mad,... Read the full Audubon Aquarium of the Americas review

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Aquarium of the Americas

  • 5 out of 5 stars by mmarcsoxroxguy from Stoughton, Massachusetts
  • June 23, 2025
Quote: Very clean, moderately cost, and lots of fun. There is lots to see from interactive games to touch pools to live demonstrations to history. The area is safe too.

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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Amber Autumn from Chalmette, Louisiana
  • June 8, 2025
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
Quote: The Aquarium of the Americas has changed since it opened after Katrina, but with changes comes some new attractions. For the most part, the Aquarium looks just as it has for years. The same large, two-story fountain with metal scale that look like... Read the full Audubon Aquarium of the Americas review

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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

  • 5 out of 5 stars by mdnjs from Ruston, Louisiana
  • June 4, 2025
Quote: The Aquarium of Americas is one of the top-ranked aquariums in the country. The Audubon also runs a zoo, so you have the opportunity to buy a ticket that includes the aquarium, zoo, transportation, and IMAX Theater. The IMAX Theater has several... Read the full Audubon Aquarium of the Americas review

From journal Weekend Escape to New Orleans

Aquarium of the Americas

Quote: I thoroughly enjoyed this aquarium as much as I enjoyed the zoo. This aquarium had sea life from all over the world divided into separate exhibits. There was a beautiful glass tunnel that surrounded you with species of the Caribbean. The... Read the full Audubon Aquarium of the Americas review

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Aquarium of the Americas

  • 3 out of 5 stars by lashr1999 from NY, New York
  • January 23, 2025
Aquarium of the Americas
Quote: This place is great for one of those rainy New Orleans days. The most visually impressive sight is the "panoramic tunnel of ocean" that you can walk through as you see all manner of wildlife swimming over and beside you. There are several rotating... Read the full Audubon Aquarium of the Americas review

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Aquarium of the Americas

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Bamagirl from Athens, Georgia
  • June 1, 2025
Quote: Not only is the aquarium is a great indoor attraction when you need to get out of the heat or away from the hustle of downtown New Orleans, it is a destination in and of itself. Inside is quiet and soothing with a number of ecosystems represented.... Read the full Audubon Aquarium of the Americas review

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