Audubon Zoo

New Orleans, Louisiana, US

Audubon Zoo, the top‑ranked zoo in New Orleans, sits within Audubon Park and offers a Louisiana Swamp exhibit alongside a broad collection of animals. It draws families looking for engaging wildlife experiences in a historic, green setting.

Why choose Audubon Zoo

You’ll feel the rhythm of the Gulf Coast as you wander habitats that echo the region’s own wetlands, something city museums can’t replicate. The zoo’s layout lets you linger with animals while still staying close to the park’s shade‑filled pathways.

Best for: Families · Kids · First-timers

Start your Audubon Zoo morning

Begin at the zoo to explore its habitats, then enjoy a nearby lunch before strolling the park.

1. Morning — Audubon Zoo
2. Lunch — Clancy's Restaurant
3. Afternoon — Saba

Visit tips

• Arrive before 10 a.m. to beat the weekend crowds.
• Pick up a map at the entrance; the Louisiana Swamp exhibit is a highlight.
• Visit early weekdays to avoid larger weekend crowds.
• Allow 3–4 hours to see the main exhibits and the park grounds.

Plan your visit

• Recommended duration: 3–4 hours
• Best time of day: Early weekdays
• Booking: not required — tickets at the gate
• Category: zoo
• Rated 4.4 by 3066 reviewers
• Tags: family friendly, swamp exhibit, park setting, top rated

Nearby attractions

• Saba — restaurant, 16 min walk
• Clancy's Restaurant — restaurant, 10 min walk
• Patois — restaurant, 10 min walk

More things to do in New Orleans

• The National WWII Museum
• French Quarter
• Jackson Square
• French Market
• Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter
• Frenchmen Street

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