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October
16,
2026
| 20:32 PM America/Chicago

Boo at the Zoo This Weekend

Get ready to Boo! Tickets are still available for the family Halloween fun at the annual Boo at the Zoo benefitting Manning Family Children’s and Audubon Zoo presented by Keesler Federal. This daytime event combines Halloween activities with …

October
14,
2026
| 16:01 PM America/Chicago

Audubon Zoo's Mandrills are Expecting!

Something small and sweet is coming to Audubon Zoo just in time for Halloween. Mandrill couple Obi and Lucy are expecting! Their pregnancy announcement was pumpkin themed, and they enjoyed the tasty snacks while letting guests know they are going …

September
17,
2026
| 15:32 PM America/Chicago

Celebrate World Gorilla Day at Audubon Zoo

Critically endangered gorillas are the celebrities this Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Audubon Zoo. The Zoo is marking World Gorilla Day with special activities around the gorilla troop. Events take place from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. near the …

August
24,
2026
| 14:35 PM America/Chicago

Boo at the Zoo Tickets On Sale Now

Get ready to Boo! Tickets are now on sale for family-filled Halloween fun at the annual Boo at the Zoo benefitting Manning Family Children’s and Audubon Zoo presented by Keesler Federal. This daytime event combines Halloween activities with …

August
20,
2026
| 16:19 PM America/Chicago

Beloved Zoo Train Returns to Audubon Zoo

All aboard! Audubon Zoo is excited to announce the return of its beloved Zoo train as the Audubon Wonders of Nature Express, offering guests a fun and relaxing way to explore the Zoo.

Passengers will once again enjoy a …

Conservation News

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Celebrating Pollinators at Audubon Insectarium

June
24
,
2026
| 14:20 PM America/Chicago

Have you ever thought about how important birds, butterflies, and bees are for your daily life? Not only are they pretty to see, but they play a critical role in our environment’s health by pollinating our crops, flowers, and forests. This …

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Audubon Zoo Releases Rare Snakes as Part of Conservation Efforts

June
11
,
2026
| 09:44 AM America/Chicago

One of the rarest endangered snakes in North America is getting a helping hand in Louisiana courtesy of Audubon Zoo and its conservation partners. On June 3, 2026, a team from Audubon Zoo released 14 Louisiana pinesnakes in the Kisatchie …

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Help Gorillas by Recycling Old Tech at Audubon Zoo

May
27
,
2026
| 10:17 AM America/Chicago

This Saturday, you can get rid of unwanted technology devices and help save animals at the same time. Saturday, May 30, 2026, is the first of four “Cell Phone Saturdays” at Audubon Zoo. Audubon Zoo is taking part in a global conservation …

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Community News

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Audubon Nature Institute Statement on Dr. Norman C. Francis

February
18
,
2026
| 15:44 PM America/Chicago

On behalf of Audubon Nature Institute, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Norman C. Francis.

New Orleans and the nation have lost an important and influential voice with his passing. As a strong and …

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Audubon Zoo Awarded for Advocacy Impact

October
02
,
2025
| 13:03 PM America/Chicago

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) announced that Audubon Zoo has received the Innovation Award for 2025 Advocacy Impact. Out of the 110 applicants across all award categories, Audubon Zoo was recognized for its exceptional work in …

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Audubon Event News

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with Irma Thomas at Audubon Zoo

April
28
,
2026
| 12:39 PM America/Chicago

A cherished New Orleans tradition returns to Audubon Zoo this Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026. Guests will enjoy a special concert under the oak trees from the legendary Irma Thomas, the ‘Soul Queen of New Orleans’.  She will perform from …

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Celebrate the World Ocean at Audubon Aquarium

June
06
,
2025
| 13:34 PM America/Chicago

 World Ocean Day celebration is this weekend at Audubon Aquarium. While it is important every day to protect the ocean and the animals that live in it, this Saturday June 7, 2025, will also have extra fun at Audubon …

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Easter Bunny Hops to Audubon Aquarium

April
02
,
2025
| 15:14 PM America/Chicago

Hop to Audubon Aquarium this month and you can meet the Easter Bunny in person! Starting this weekend, the Bunny is visiting Audubon Aquarium for three weekends in April to meet guests and pose for photo memories with …

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Audubon in the News

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New Orleans zoo’s near-threatened maned wolves have 4 pupsopens in new window
Near-threatened maned wolves brought to New Orleans to breed have done just that, and are rearing four puppies, the Audubon Zoo announced Thursday.
03
Mar
2022
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‘Baby boot camp’ exercises critically endangered orangutan

24
Feb
2022
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Best name for cute baby orangutan: Rudy, Roux or Maymuun?opens in new window
The zoo in New Orleans is asking fans of endangered orangutans to help name the baby Sumatran orangutan born on Christmas Eve 2021.
09
Feb
2022
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Baby orangutan being bottle-fed, which intrigues othersopens in new window
The endangered Sumatran orangutan infant at New Orleans’ zoo is being bottle-fed because his mother wasn’t producing enough milk. The still unnamed baby was being tube-fed as well, but the tube was removed Jan. 13, Audubon Zoo spokeswoman Annie Kinler Matherne said Wednesday.
19
Jan
2022
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Endangered orangutan in New Orleans has 1 healthy babyopens in new window
A critically endangered Sumatran orangutan in New Orleans has given birth to a healthy male baby, but his twin brother died in the womb, officials at the Audubon Zoo said Monday.
27
Dec
2021
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