- Opening hours may differ. Please check website prior visit
- Closed on:
- Mardi Gras, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Seasonal closures:
- 8 September 2026–4 March 2027
- Tuesday-Wednesday





Audubon Zoo Ticket
Packages
Entrance ticket

- Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults
- This activity has no age limit
- Children aged 0-1 can enter free of charge
- Entrance Process: All guests enter through the main gates. The entrance is wheelchair accessible, and staff are available to assist as needed
- Sensory bags, weighted lap pads, quiet zones and headphones zones are available on-site
- The Zoo offers various dining options with allergy-friendly meals and labeled dietary choices. Please inquire with staff for specific dietary needs.
- Many cafes and snack stands offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, including salads, pizzas, and plant-based entrees with dedicated options at Zoofari Cafe and Cypress Knee Cafe
- Zoofari Cafe and Cypress Knee Cafe offer air-conditioned indoor seating, while other locations feature shaded outdoor seating areas
- Smoking, vaping, and the use of tobacco products are strictly prohibited within Audubon Zoo grounds and all Audubon Nature Institute facilities. Audubon Zoo is a smoke-free facility. For the health and safety of guests, team members, and the animals in their care, smoking and vaping are only permitted outside the zoo
- Guests may bring outside food and beverages into the Zoo
- Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are not permitted inside the Zoo
- Suitcases, backpacks, and coolers (With or without wheels) must not exceed 26.5 L, and each family may only bring one cooler
- The operator reserves the right to inspect all coolers and backpacks upon entry
- Water Stations: Guests may bring their own reusable bottle as refill stations can be found near restrooms and dining areas
- Gift Shops: Located near the entrance and exit, featuring inclusive and educational products and is fully wheelchair accessible
- Lost & Found: Located at the Zoo Information Booth
- Staff support: Trained staff and EMTs are available during operating hours. Visit the Information Booth or ask any uniformed team member.
- Restrooms: Accessible and family restrooms are available across the Zoo, including two dedicated family restrooms
- Changing Tables: Located in all family and accessible restrooms
- Nursing Room: Please ask a staff member for assistance in locating a quiet and private space if needed.
- Wheelchairs: Strollers, manual wheelchairs, and electronic wheelchairs are available for rent at the Guest Services Information Booth
- Accessible Restrooms: Family and accessible restrooms are located throughout the Zoo
- Seating: Benches and rest areas are available throughout the Zoo
- Service Animals: Trained service animals are welcome. For the safety of animals and guests, they are not permitted in Watoto Walk, Wings of the World, or the Audubon Aviary
- Re-entry to the venue is permitted. Show your ticket/wristband/stamp upon re-entry at the entrance
- This activity is stroller and wheelchair-accessible
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
- Present your mobile voucher
- Audubon Zoo
- 6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
- Please refer to the map for assistance
- By bus: Take the Magazine Street Bus (Route 11) to the Audubon Zoo Bus Stop on Magazine Street, directly in front of the Zoo entrance
- By car: Free parking is available in the Zoo's main parking lot. Accessible parking spaces are designated near the entrance for vehicles with valid ADA placards or plates.
Reviews
Guide
Explore over 50 acres of diverse habitats, home to 1,700 animals from more than 350 species. Witness majestic African lions and playful orangutans in their expansive outdoor environments. Don't miss the thrilling Monkey Hill, featuring an exciting 5-level treehouse for all visitors. Venture into the immersive Jaguar Jungle to encounter agile spider monkeys, elusive ocelots, and the powerful jaguar. Discover the world's only urban swamp at the Louisiana Swamp Exhibit, showcasing native wildlife such as black bears, bobcats, and the remarkable white alligator. Engage with domestic animals like sheep and goats at Watoto Farm, learning about vital sustainable farming practices
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Audubon Zoo

Guidebook
Explore over 50 acres of diverse habitats, home to 1,700 animals from more than 350 species. Witness majestic African lions and playful orangutans in their expansive outdoor environments. Don't miss the thrilling Monkey Hill, featuring an exciting 5-level treehouse for all visitors. Venture into the immersive Jaguar Jungle to encounter agile spider monkeys, elusive ocelots, and the powerful jaguar. Discover the world's only urban swamp at the Louisiana Swamp Exhibit, showcasing native wildlife such as black bears, bobcats, and the remarkable white alligator. Engage with domestic animals like sheep and goats at Watoto Farm, learning about vital sustainable farming practices