The Audubon Aquarium of the America, New Orleans

The Audubon Aquarium of the America is a popular attraction of New Orleans, well recognized as one of the leading aquariums in the United States. Opened in 1990, the Aquarium of the Americas is run by the Audubon Institute that also runs the Audubon Zoo and Audubon Park. Situated at a pleasant location along the banks of the Mississippi River by the edge of the historic French Quarter off Canal Street, the Audubon Aquarium of the America also offers an IMAX Theater along with numerous exhibits.

As its name suggests, the Aquarium’s exhibits entirely belong to aquatic life of the America, mainly from North and South America. The exhibits of the Aquarium include total 10,000 animals from 530 species and divided into different sections like:

Caribbean Reef Exhibit: This section features clear, 30-foot long tunnel surrounded by a 132,000 US gallons tank of exemplary sea life including marine animals like - the Bonnethead Shark and the Clownfish.

Amazon Exhibit: This has been encased in a glass cylinder that is a prominent feature of the riverfront including marine animals like Macaws, Piranhas, an Anaconda, Freshwater Stingrays and many more.

Mississippi River Gallery: This section includes Catfish, Paddlefish, Owls and a leucistic white Alligator.

Gulf of Mexico Exhibit: This houses a 400,000 US gallons, 17-foot (5 m) tall tank that includes Sharks, Sea turtles, and Stingrays from the Gulf. Other than these, the Aquarium also hosts Exhibits for Sea Otters and African Penguins.

There is no shortage of accommodations near the Audubon Aquarium of the America. One can opt for the Doubletree New Orleans and Hilton New Orleans Riverside which are some of the finest hotels near Audubon Aquarium of the America that offer state-of-the-art facilities and up-to-the-mark customer service.

Visitors Information

Visiting Hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 5pm

Address
1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Phone: 800-774-7394