TOUR DETAILS:
Aquarium of the Americas plus Audubon ZooOperating Times:
Open Tues through Fri | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Sat and Sun | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Aquarium and the Zoo are open on the following MONDAYS:
New Years eve, New Years day, Martin Luther King Day (Jan 21, 2008), Lundi Gras (Feb 4, 2008), Easter Monday (March 24, 2008), Memorial Day (May 26, 2008),
Labor Day Monday (Sept 1, 2008), Monday after Christmas (Dec 29, 2008)
The Aquarium and Zoo are closed Mardi Gras day, Thanksgiving day, Christmas eve, Christmas day | The Zoo is also closed May 2, 2008.
Booth Location:
Canal Street at the River | #1 Canal Street | New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Nearest Intersection: Canal Street at the River
Parking:
When visiting the Aquarium or IMAX theater, parking is $5 for up to 4 hours at the World Trade Center lot, Hilton Whale Wall lot and Hilton Riverside lot | To receive the discounted rate, Aquarium visitors must present a current day IMAX or Aquarium ticket stub along with their parking ticket | You must get your parking ticket validated at the information booth at the Aquarium or the ticket booth in the IMAX theater to get the discounted parking | If you park more than 4 hours, the discount is no longer valid and regular rates apply to your entire stay.
Age Requirements:
Child (2-12) | Sr Citizen (65+)
Notes:
Wheelchair rentals at the Aquarium and Zoo are FREE with a license/I.D. as deposit. You may pick up the wheelchairs at the information desk in the entrance lobby | Smoking is only permitted in designated areas of the Aquarium and Zoo only | There are some small additional fees associated with certain attract ons ! Guests are required to wear shoes and shirts at all times. As a courtesy to others, modest dress is expected of all guests and revealing or offensive clothes are not considered appropriate. Guests wearing articles of clothing containing obscenities, vulgarities, or profanities will be asked to change their clothing or wear their shirts turned inside out. Admission may be denied if clothing is deemed inappropriate for the family atmosphere. The Audubon Park Commission reserves the right to address these issues with all guests and all clothing is subject to management review and discretion. The cooperation of patrons is greatly appreciated.
