Audubon Aquarium

Audubon Aquarium combines regional storytelling with global marine exhibits, creating an aquatic experience centered on the connections between New Orleans, the Gulf Coast, and the wider ocean. Located along the Mississippi River, the aquarium explores how waterways shape the wildlife and ecosystems of the region while also showcasing marine environments from tropical oceans around the world. Its exhibits emphasize biodiversity, conservation, and the importance of protecting aquatic habitats.

Visitors can explore habitats featuring sharks, sea turtles, penguins, jellyfish, rays, colorful reef fish, and species from the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean waters. Large viewing windows, immersive galleries, and carefully designed environments allow guests to observe marine life from multiple perspectives while learning about the ecosystems that support it. The combination of regional focus, diverse aquatic exhibits, and a strong connection to New Orleans' coastal identity makes Audubon Aquarium especially appealing to travelers interested in marine wildlife and the unique relationship between Louisiana and the water that surrounds it.