Audubon Zoo

Audubon Zoo is a zoological park in the Uptown district of New Orleans that presents animals from around the world beneath large oak trees across roughly 58 acres. The grounds are organized around landscaped gardens with shaded paths and diverse habitats for the residents.

The park opened in 1884 during the World Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition with a small animal collection. Over the following decades, the site expanded gradually into a full zoological garden.

The Louisiana Swamp area displays native animals in a setting that recalls traditional ways of life in the Mississippi Delta. Visitors encounter plants and wooden walkways modeled after the region's natural wetlands.

The grounds include several dining areas, among them the Cypress Knee Cafe serving local dishes, as well as rest zones and educational programs at various points. Most paths are wide and level, making them accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.

White alligators, a rare genetic variation found only in Louisiana, live in specially designed areas within the swamp exhibition. These animals lack pigmentation and stand apart from their green relatives.

Location: New Orleans

Inception: 1914

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Website: https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/zoo

GPS coordinates: 29.92310,-90.13220

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29