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LOUISIANA
Please be sure to call
and verify times and rates as they are subject to change
ACTIVITIES:
NEW ORLEANS- AQUARIUM OF THE AMERICAS
1 Canal St, New Orleans 800.774.7394
www.auduboninstitute.org
COST: $17.50 Adult / $10.50 Child (2 - 12 yrs) / $13.50 Senior
(65+)
HOURS: Tues - Sun 10a - 5p
Definitely one of the best aquariums we have been to. Lots
of interactive exhibits including Adventure Island, a hands-on
playzone. Touch cownose rays or baby sharks. See the
penguins and sea lions during feeding time. Walk through the
Caribbean Reef which is a 30 foot long tunnel where you are
surrounded by sea life....just beautiful!
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS- There
was enough to keep the kids busy for quite awhile.
FAMILY FRIENDLY CONS- Quite pricey for a large family.
Paid parking.
NEW ORLEANS-
AUDUBON INSECTARIUM
324 Canal St., New Orleans 800.774.7394
COST: $15 Adult / $10 Child (2 - 12 yrs) / $12 Senior (65+)
HOURS: Tues - Sun 10a - 5p
Everything you would ever want to know about bugs....and more!
Even the squeamish bug-hater in your family might enjoy this fun
museum. From the time you walk through the doors, you are up
close and personal with the work of insects. One of the kids'
favorite areas is the Underground where you get to experience the
world from an insect's point-of-view. Adults and kids alike
will enjoy the beauty of the Japanese Butterfly Garden. There
is a snack bar onsite.
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS- Fun
for kids of a variety of ages, and parents enjoy it too!
Educational in a way that appeals to kids.
FAMILY FRIENDLY CONS- No on-site parking so you have to pay
for parking.
NEW ORLEANS- AUDUBON ZOO
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans 800.774.7394
www.auduboninstitute.org
COST: $12 Adult / $7 Child (2 - 12 yrs) / $9 Senior (65+)
HOURS: Tues - Sun 10a - 5p
Full service zoo with a great variety of animals. Includes
a Louisiana Swamp exhibit with alligators; very interesting.
The Dragon's Lair with Komodo Dragons also kept the kids occupied
for awhile. For an additional fee there is a rock climbing
wall, carousel, safari simulator ride and swamp train. Wagon
and stroller rentals are available.
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS- The
mini petting zoo and great variety of animals kept the kids very
happy.
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