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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
apnews.com
‘Baby boot camp’ exercises critically endangered orangutanopens in new window
The 2-month-old critically endangered orangutan, still so tiny that infant-sized diapers hung loosely in front of his belly, clung tightly to a caretaker’s fingers as she lifted him gently from her lap.
24
Feb
2022
apnews.com
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
apnews.com
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
apnews.com
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
apnews.com
New Orleans Audubon Zoo welcomes rescued young jaguaropens in new window
The New Orleans Audubon Zoo has taken in a 7-month-old female jaguar that was rescued from wildlife trafficking, zoo officials announced.
18
Nov
2021
apnews.com
Endangered orangutan in New Orleans expecting twinsopens in new window
A critically endangered Sumatran orangutan in New Orleans is pregnant with twins, the zoo in New Orleans announced Thursday.
21
Oct
2021
apnews.com
Zoo and aquarium weather the storm safely and even welcome a newborn animal during Idaopens in new window
Bob Lessnau, the Audubon Zoo’s curator of animals, rode out Hurricane Ida with 35 staff members at the Uptown New Orleans institution. When the power went out, generators provided emergency electricity. It was a tense few hours, as the wind and rain roared past.
09
Sep
2021
www.nola.com
Endangered tapir born at zoo in New Orleansopens in new window
Audubon Zoo's three-year-old Baird's tapir, Ixchel, has given birth to her first offspring. lxchel's male calf was born on July 2 and is thriving.
19
Jul
2021
www.usatoday.com
Rare whooping cranes raised for wild as COVID rules relaxopens in new window
A year after pandemic precautions all but halted work to raise the world’s most endangered cranes for release into the wild, the efforts are back in gear.
14
Jul
2021
apnews.com
What’s it like to touch a shark? Find out at Audubon Aquarium’s newest exhibitopens in new window
The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is inviting guests to get up close and personal with sharks and stingrays in a new exhibit opening at the beginning of July.
23
Jun
2021
www.nola.com
Mini parade of rescued young sea turtles released into Gulfopens in new window
A small parade of rescued young sea turtles has headed into the Gulf of Mexico from Louisiana — a bright note in a tough season for sea turtles.
17
Mar
2021
apnews.com
After almost dying, long rehab in New Orleans, rare sea turtles are released on Grand Isleopens in new window
Susan Blackwell hesitated before setting a little sea turtle she called Proteus in the rolling waves along Grand Isle.
“There was emotion involved because we've been with them so long," the Audubon Nature Institute volunteer said. “But it felt good because this is where they belong.”
16
Mar
2021
www.nola.com
2nd endangered orangutan baby in 2 years at New Orleans zooopens in new window
It’s cute, cuddled, red-haired, and critically endangered — and the second Sumatran orangutan born in two years at the zoo in New Orleans.
01
Mar
2021
apnews.com
After nearly freezing in New England, 30 endangered sea turtles get critical care in New Orleansopens in new window
Dozens of endangered sea turtles are thawing out and recuperating in New Orleans after the cold of New England nearly killed them.
03
Dec
2020
www.nola.com
Tiny critically endangered gorilla baby born in New Orleansopens in new window
A tiny baby gorilla has been born at the zoo in New Orleans
08
Sep
2020
abcnews.go.com
Endangered baby gorilla born in New Orleansopens in new window
A baby gorilla was born at the zoo in New Orleans. Audubon Zoo spokeswoman Katie Smith says keepers don’t yet know the sex of the critically endangered western lowland gorilla yet.
08
Sep
2020
www.usatoday.com
Zoo creates baby shower registry for endangered pregnant gorillaopens in new window
Audubon Zoo created a baby shower registry for an expecting gorilla -- and it's bananas!
21
Aug
2020
us.cnn.com
Louisiana Zoo Holds Baby Shower For Pregnant Gorillaopens in new window
Baby showers are all the rage at the moment, with expectant mothers worldwide being thrown more and more extravagant parties to celebrate the impending birth of their babies.
21
Aug
2020
www.unilad.co.uk
A critically endangered gorilla is about to be a mom, and she's using a doll for practiceopens in new window
A New Orleans zoo is preparing for a special new addition: a baby gorilla.
11
Jul
2020
www.cnn.com
Endangered Gorilla in New Orleans Expecting 1st Babyopens in new window
One of the critically endangered gorillas in the New Orleans’ zoo is expecting her first baby, and already is being trained with a “doll" to hold her future offspring.
06
Jul
2020
www.nytimes.com
Audubon Zoo partners in largest release of Louisiana pine snakes, rarest in the U.S.opens in new window
Forty-one Louisiana pine snakes have been released into the wild, marking the largest release to date of the United States’ rarest snake species.
01
Jul
2020
www.nola.com
Louisiana's Audubon Zoo Welcomes Adorable Baby Mandrill Monkeyopens in new window
The new addition to zoo’s mandrill family was born on June 3, the same day the Audubon Zoo reopened
17
Jun
2020
people.com
Rare Ocelot Kitten Born at Audubon Zoo in Louisiana: 'Mother and Kitten Are Doing Great'opens in new window
The zoo's veterinarian team expects the newborn ocelot to be ready for his public debut in about 8 weeks
10
Jun
2020
people.com
Audubon Zoo to reopen Wednesday with advance timed ticket sales and limit of 25% capacityopens in new window
Audubon Zoo will reopen to the public on Wednesday (June 3) with limited attendance and online reservations required, the Audubon Institute announced Friday.
29
May
2020
www.nola.com
Audubon and other large zoos and aquariums plead for financial helpopens in new window
Audubon Nature Institute and San Diego Zoo Global did not qualify for loan money from the paycheck protection program passed by Congress since it exempted non-profits with more than 500 employees, leaving some of the largest and highest rated zoos in the country without any government assistance.
14
May
2020
www.fox8live.com
New Orleans Aquarium Names New Endangered Penguin Chick After NBA Player Zion Williamsonopens in new window
When it came time to pick a name for the newest member of their facility, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans knew exactly what name to choose.
25
Mar
2020
people.com
New Orleans aquarium names newborn penguin after Pelicans rookie Zion Williamsonopens in new window
There's a new Zion in New Orleans. The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas announced Tuesday that their adorable newborn African penguin chick has been named Zion in honor of New Orleans Pelicans rookie standout Zion Williamson.
24
Mar
2020
www.usatoday.com
Aquarium names penguin chick after Zion Williamsonopens in new window
The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans announced Tuesday that its new penguin chick has been named Zion, after New Orleans Pelicans rookie sensation Zion Williamson.
24
Mar
2020
www.espn.com
Audubon Nature Institute launching virtual online series during temporary closingsopens in new window
Are you longing for a peek at the roaring lions at Audubon Zoo’s African Savanna exhibit? Would you rather be walking through the tunnel of Audubon Aquarium’s Great Maya Reef exhibit instead of the grocery store aisle?
19
Mar
2020
www.nolaweekend.com
Audubon Zoo's Lion Cubs Get Their First Vet Exam, Manage to Smile Through Most of Check-Upopens in new window
Here’s more concrete proof that lions are brave from an early age. The Audubon Zoo’s lion cubs, two males that have yet to be named, were born on January 11 to mom Kali and dad Arnold, both 4, according to the New Orleans zoo. The pair recently had their first check-up and managed to stay picture-perfect through the entire procedure.
02
Mar
2020
people.com
Even the Animals of New Orleans Are Celebrating Mardi Gras in Styleopens in new window
In New Orleans, opting out of the city’s legendary Mardi Gras celebration isn’t really an option, revelry is everywhere. Luckily, the animals of the Audubon Zoo aren’t interested in sitting Fat Tuesday festivities out.
25
Feb
2020
people.com
New Orleans zoo celebrates births of 2 lion cubsopens in new window
The New Orleans zoo is celebrating the birth of cubs to lions which came to the facility last year from Oregon and Illinois.
21
Jan
2020
apnews.com
Take a first look: Lion cubs born at Audubon Zoo less than a year after opening of new lion habitatopens in new window
The Audubon Zoo is now home to two African lion cubs, the latest editions to the zoo's new lion habitat that opened early last year.
21
Jan
2020
www.nola.com
Dressed in costumes, biologists release endangered cranes in Louisiana marshopens in new window
Six month old whooping cranes are about to get their first taste of the Louisiana wild. Last week, on the coldest afternoon of the fall, staff members from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Audubon Nature Institute released 11 of the endangered cranes into a large holding pen in the White Lake Wetlands Conservation southwest of Lafayette.
19
Nov
2019
www.fox8live.com
11 more endangered whooping cranes in southwest Louisianaopens in new window
Eleven young endangered whooping cranes are in southwest Louisiana, being prepared to join 69 adults in the wild.
14
Nov
2019
apnews.com
Mermaids: Eight-woman troupe splashes down at the Aquarium this weekopens in new window
Graceful, mysterious mermaids have long fascinated people in stories, poems and songs. This week, a troupe of women portraying the legendary sea creatures swims out of the storybooks and into the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, splashing down for special appearances at the Great Maya Reef.
12
Nov
2019
www.nola.com
Pelicans players and staff attend Boo at the Zoo 2019opens in new window
Several Pelicans players and staff members dressed up for Audubon Nature Institute's annual Boo at the Zoo event to celebrate Halloween.
30
Oct
2019
www.nba.com
Audubon Zoo releases rare wild snakesopens in new window
Louisiana pine snakes set free in Kisatchie National Forest
02
Oct
2019
wwl.radio.com
Audubon Nature Institute Receives National Marketing Awardopens in new window
Nearly 3,000 zoo and aquarium experts arrived in New Orleans last week for the largest, most comprehensive industry conference in the country — the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and International Marine Animal Trainer’s Association’s 2019 Annual Conference, hosted by Audubon Nature Institute.
23
Sep
2019
www.bizneworleans.com
Audubon Zoo Spotlights Latin American Culture at Celebración Latinaopens in new window
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Latin American culture will once again be in the spotlight as Celebración Latina Presented by Pan-American Life Insurance Group returns to Audubon Zoo on Sunday, Oct. 6. This year marks the 15th year this family-friendly festival has called Audubon Zoo home.
12
Sep
2019
www.myneworleans.com
Baby orangutan may venture out with mama at New Orleans zooopens in new window
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Visitors can now see the baby orangutan born less than two months ago at the New Orleans zoo, but only when her mother decides to come outdoors.
06
Sep
2019
www.apnews.com
Bulan, Audubon Zoo's new baby orangutan, is now on exhibitopens in new window
The baby Sumatran orangutan born July 17 at Audubon Zoo, is a female named Bulan, the Audubon Zoo said Thursday.
05
Sep
2019
www.nola.com
Fill-In “Lions” Help Share News Of New Pride And Encourage Cat Adoptionsopens in new window
I don’t know about you, but I love cats of all kinds. Big, small, fluffy, tall, I don’t care–I just really love cats, man. But there is something about the majestic look of lions. It’s that look that stops you dead in your tracks to marvel at their infinite beauty. The Audubon Zoo located in Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana knows just how special these big cats are. To unveil their latest return to the Big Easy’s zoo, they took to their Facebook page to share with their fans the big news!
28
Jun
2019
coleandmarmalade.com
A baby boom comes to the Audubon Institute West Bank facilityopens in new window
Michelle Hatwood trudges through a wooded area of Algiers in search of an elusive creature.
08
May
2019
www.fox8live.com
Audubon Zoo, Louisiana SPCA team up to help shelter cats find homesopens in new window
Audubon Zoo and the Louisiana SPCA are teaming up to help cats find their forever homes.
07
May
2019
www.wbrz.com
Audubon Nature Institute wins top spots in USA Today's 10Best list for best aquarium and best zooopens in new window
The votes are in, and Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Audubon Zoo are winners of the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest.
07
May
2019
www.klfy.com
New Orleans voters overwhelmingly approve parks and recreation millageopens in new window
New Orleans voters on Saturday roundly endorsed a new financial plan for parks and recreation in the city that will boost services but not taxes.
05
May
2019
www.theadvocate.com
Party for the Planet presented by Entergy at Audubon Louisiana Nature Centeropens in new window
Party for the Planet presented by Entergy is a series of events and activities celebrating the wonders of nature held across New Orleans, March 23 to June 23.
03
Mar
2019
www.myneworleans.com
Here’s how to get free admission to the Audubon Zoo and aquarium in New Orleansopens in new window
New Orleans residents will get free admission each month to the Audubon Zoo, the Audubon Nature Institute announced Wednesday (Jan. 8). Free days also will be offered each month at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, the insectarium and the planetarium.
10
Jan
2019
www.nola.com
'Hoppy Thanksgiving' at the Insectarium!opens in new window
Check out "Hoppy Thanksgiving" this week at the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium!
21
Nov
2018
www.wdsu.com
An exclusive look at the new Audubon Zoo Lightsopens in new window
Audubon Nature Institute, nationally known for creating first-class family attractions, will add another one to its list in November with the premiere of Audubon Zoo Lights, a new holiday offering.
20
Nov
2018
www.wwltv.com
Audubon Zoo gives sneak preview of Zoo Lights holiday displayopens in new window
This weekend at Audubon Zoo, the city's premiere Halloween event for kids, Boo at the Zoo, takes center stage, but the zoo is also thinking ahead to another holiday and in one month will unveil a major new event: Audubon Zoo Lights.
26
Oct
2018
www.wwltv.com
Audubon expands Washed Ashore sculptures at zoo and aquariumopens in new window
“Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea’’ – the popular conservation exhibit now on display at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Audubon Zoo – is expanding.
17
Oct
2018
www.inparkmagazine.com
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium celebrates tenth “ANT-iversary”opens in new window
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium will celebrate ten years on Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30, 2018.
The 10-year ANT-iversary events will celebrate North America’s largest free-standing museum, home to approximately 900,000 insects and their relatives since 2008.
21
Sep
2018
www.inparkmagazine.com
A new escape room experience where you can save sharks!opens in new window
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas announces an exciting addition coming in October 2018. “Escape Extinction: Sharks” is a new family friendly interactive experience presented by Escape My Room. The mission is to save sharks from going extinct.
11
Sep
2018
wgno.com
German zoo's last orangutan learning English before coming to Audubon Zooopens in new window
A German zoo is sending its last orangutan to Louisiana, and he's already learning some English.
11
Sep
2018
www.nola.com
Audubon Zoo unveils new holiday tradition 'Audubon Zoo Lights'opens in new window
The event is scheduled to run from Nov. 23, the Friday after Thanksgiving, through the end of December and will be open to the public for an admission fee.
15
Aug
2018
www.wwltv.com
Water bottles, beer cans and flip-flops: 'Washed Ashore' exhibit of discarded plastic debuts at Audubon Aquariumopens in new window
Among the detritus left behind from beach trips — beer cans, sunscreen containers, sand shovels and water bottles — a pink polka-dot flip-flop could easily be overlooked.
27
Jul
2018
www.theadvocate.com
You'll be able to touch (small) sharks and rays at Audubon Aquarium's new touchpoolopens in new window
The Aquarium announced Tuesday (July 24) that it plans to build a new "Shark and Ray Touchpool Gallery." The exhibit will be larger than the aquarium's current stingray touchpool and include more species "including a variety of small sharks and rays, some of which have not been part of the aquarium collection for some time," a news release said.
24
Jul
2018
www.nola.com
Long-awaited Audubon Park Master Plan seeks to keep balance of green space and recreational areas intactopens in new window
Capping a six-month process that included thousands of suggestions from community members and hours of public discussion, the long-term future of the park became a bit more concrete with the approval of a new Audubon Park Master Plan.
29
Jun
2018
www.theadvocate.com
Acupuncture on penguins? Old bird gets new life after procedure at Audubon Aquariumopens in new window
Metairie-based veterinarian Cyndi Benbow is the intrepid needle handler, and one 36-year-old African penguin at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is lucky to have her services on call.
15
Jun
2018
www.theadvocate.com
This bootcamp turns kids into plastic-fighting superheroesopens in new window
The camp participants will meet up at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans or virtually through Ocean Wise, which is helping young activists from Vancouver, Nairobi, India, and more take part in the conference through live video conferencing.
24
May
2018
www.fastcompany.com
Rick, Daryl, Negan move in to Audubon Zooopens in new window
Audubon Zoo recently welcomed a trio of young Patagonian cavies - one of the largest species of rodent in the world - to the South America habitat near the new Jaguar Jungle exhibit expansion.
21
May
2018
www.wwltv.com
Irma Thomas delights at annual Audubon Zoo show on Mother's Dayopens in new window
Grammy winner and New Orleans legend Irma Thomas returned to the Audubon Zoo on Sunday (May 13) to perform for her 35th annual Mother's Day celebration.
13
May
2018
www.nola.com
Audubon Aquarium, Zoo ranked among best in country by USA TODAYopens in new window
The aquarium ranked 5th and the zoo 8th among 20 nominees, according to the nature institute, "hand-picked by a panel of zoo and family travel experts."
04
May
2018
www.wwl.com
Balancing act: Master plan upholds spirit of Audubon Park, commissioner contendsopens in new window
“Balance’’ has rightfully become the focal point as commissioners complete a master plan for the future of Audubon Park.
01
May
2018
thelensnola.org
Meet the Monkey: Calliope is newest monkey to join Audubon Zoo familyopens in new window
There's a new little baby monkeying around at Audubon Zoo.
The zoo recently welcomed a new baby black howler monkey born by caesarian section in January to their "World of Primates" exhibit.
17
Apr
2018
wgno.com
AZA Grants Continued Accreditation to Audubon Zooopens in new window
The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) today announced that Audubon Zoo was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission.
11
Apr
2018
www.inparkmagazine.com
See the Creatures of the Night at the Audubon Zooopens in new window
In April 1998, the Jaguar Jungle opened at the Audubon Zoo, setting new standards for authenticity and cultural interpretation for zoos. It offered visitors the feel of discovering the mysterious world of the Mayas, from the altars and temples to gigantic bamboo and luscious greenery, colorful tropical plants of the rain forest and the unique animals typical of that region.
11
Apr
2018
www.nola.com
New female gorilla with 'quirky spirit' settles into Audubon Zooopens in new window
Alafia, the Audubon Zoo's new female Western lowland gorilla, is expected to round out the zoo's gorilla troop with her well-honed maternal skills and "quirky spirit," according to a news release from the Audubon Nature Institute.
10
Apr
2018
www.nola.com
Asian Heritage Festival at Audubon Zooopens in new window
2018 Asian Heritage Festival will take place at the Audubon Zoo Saturday April 7th. There will be cultural dances, a martial arts demonstration, a dragon dance, food, music and crafts. Performers and dancers come from several other states to participate in the the annual festival, which is the signature event of the Asian Pacific American Society of New Orleans.
06
Apr
2018
www.wdsu.com
Vote now to help Audubon Zoo, Aquarium make USA Today’s 10Best listopens in new window
Audubon Nature Institute has been nominated in USA Today’s latest 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest.
03
Apr
2018
wgno.com
Audubon Zoo welcomes a new baby howler monkeyopens in new window
Audubon Zoo's World of Primates exhibit welcomed a new baby female black howler monkey in January. The baby, named "Calliope," was delivered Jan. 3 after an emergency Caesarian section.
12
Mar
2018
www.nola.com
Meet Audubon Zoo's new Western lowland gorilla troopopens in new window
Audubon Zoo introduced its new Western lowland gorilla troop Thursday (March 1) after welcoming a new male named Okpara late last year.
01
Mar
2018
www.nola.com
A giraffe baby boom comes to a west bank breeding facilityopens in new window
At first glance, the occupants of a new animal facility on the west bank of the Mississippi River in New Orleans might seem out of place.
28
Feb
2018
www.fox8live.com
The Whoo Who Dat: An owl learned to fly in the Superdomeopens in new window
Amanda Fyfe admits to being a little nervous about a first-time flight. This was Mr. Miyagi's first flight in the outdoors without a small, light line attached.
26
Feb
2018
www.fox8live.com
Audubon Aquarium to become sensory inclusiveopens in new window
The aquarium will feature trained staff, sensory bags with noise-canceling headphones, weighted blankets and an ID card for non-verbal autistic children. The aquarium will also feature quiet spaces.
25
Feb
2018
www.wwltv.com
Montana the Ball Python Visited from Audubon Zooopens in new window
Do you know a teenager who is interested in animals and conservation? Audubon Nature Institute offers a variety of opportunities for Jr. High and High School students. Audubon's dedicated youth volunteers make our mission possible, and volunteering can be a great way to get involved in our community.
23
Feb
2018
wgno.com
What do people want for Audubon Park? To stay the same (or maybe more of the same)opens in new window
The more things change in the city of New Orleans, it seems, the more residents want Audubon Park to stay the same, based on comments Tuesday evening at the first public meeting about the park’s future.
07
Feb
2018
uptownmessenger.com
In Louisiana, you can eat dishes made with bugs - even king cakeopens in new window
While having anything creepy and crawly on their plates might repulse most people, the Bug Appétit café at the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium in New Orleans wants to change that stigma.
01
Feb
2018
www.thenewsstar.com
Audubon Nature Institute welcomes a baby giraffe: See photos, videoopens in new window
Weighing in at 150 pounds and 6 feet tall, a very large bundle of joy came into the world at Audubon Nature Institute earlier this year.
23
Jan
2018
www.nola.com
Blake Pontchartrain: The bricks at the Audubon Aquarium opens in new window
1989's "Pave The Way" campaign gathered names for sidewalk bricks
22
Jan
2018
www.bestofneworleans.com
‘Okie’ the gorilla enjoying his new home at Audubon Zooopens in new window
Okpara, a Western lowland gorilla, is settling into his new home at Audubon Zoo.
09
Jan
2018
wgno.com
Technology makes city's tricentennial history come aliveopens in new window
As the city of New Orleans marks its 300th anniversary this year, learning about its rich history through its landmarks is as easy as using a smartphone app.
03
Jan
2018
www.wwltv.com
Forget April, the Audubon Nature Institute has three pregnant giraffeopens in new window
They may not go viral in the way of April the giraffe earlier this year, but three pregnant giraffes at an Audubon Zoo facility in New Orleans are big news in the zoo world.
29
Dec
2017
www.kfvs12.com
Audubon Zoo gives owl advanced flying lessons in Mercedes-Benz Superdomeopens in new window
Mr. Miyagi, a six-month-old Eurasian Eagle Owl, learned to fly in a most unusual venue.
28
Dec
2017
www.wlox.com
Baby bongo born, more likely soon at Species Survival Centeropens in new window
A bouncing baby bongo has been born in New Orleans.
The 46-pound female is from a critically endangered antelope subspecies. It's the first calf conceived at the Species Survival Center created by the Audubon Nature Institute and San Diego Zoo Global.
19
Dec
2017
abcnews.go.com
Drew and Brittany Brees Donate New Audubon Park Playground For Kids Of All Abilitiesopens in new window
Thanks to a generous donation from Saints star quarterback Drew Brees and wife Brittany, Audubon Park visitors can now enjoy a pioneering playground that offers inclusive recreational opportunities for children—and adults—of all abilities.
15
Dec
2017
www.bizneworleans.com
Popular 'Zoo Ambassadors' educate the public about threats to wildlifeopens in new window
Perhaps it’s those pumpkin-orange eyes, or the striking ear tufts that resemble a quizzical eyebrow, but there’s something decidedly magical about the Audubon Zoo's Eurasian eagle-owl, Mr. Miyagi.
11
Dec
2017
www.theadvocate.com
Santa dives into duties at Aquarium of the Americasopens in new window
Like many kids this holiday season, the Arnold brothers will have their picture taken with Santa Claus. But it won’t happen in the middle of a crowded shopping center. Simon, 10, and Henry, 8, will stand in front of the shimmering waters of an aquarium, where jolly St. Nick swims alongside stingrays, spiny lobsters and colorful angelfish.
11
Dec
2017
www.theadvocate.com
Whooping cranes released into the wildopens in new window
Twelve juvenile whooping cranes were released into the wild Wednesday (Dec. 6) at the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge near Grand Chenier as part of an ongoing effort to protect the species from extinction.
07
Dec
2017
www.katc.com
Photos: A virtual reality experience lets visitors dive into a coral reef without getting wet at the Audubon Aquariumopens in new window
A virtual reality experience called "Reef Rescue" will be open as a permanent feature starting on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans. Participants wear virtual reality goggles to experience an interactive dive into a coral reef environment and play a game to help restore the ecosystem.
27
Nov
2017
www.theadvocate.com
Rare cranes from Canada, Wisconsin, Maryland, in Louisianaopens in new window
A dozen young whooping cranes from Wisconsin, Maryland, and Alberta, Canada, are being gradually introduced to the wild in a Louisiana refuge.
15
Nov
2017
www.washingtonpost.com
Ocelots newly arrived at Audubon Zoo a 'proven breeding pair'opens in new window
A new pair of wild cats have arrived at the Audubon Zoo.
14
Nov
2017
www.nola.com
The Zoo comes to the patients of Children's Hospitalopens in new window
Monday was an exciting change of scenery for young patients at the Children's Hospital of New Orleans.
06
Nov
2017
www.fox8live.com
New male gorilla headed to Audubon Zoo, joins two femalesopens in new window
The Audubon Zoo will welcome a new gorilla in December, the latest addition in the zoo's push to build up its gorilla population as part of a national inter-zoo program aimed at promoting species survival.
03
Nov
2017
www.nola.com
Boo at the Zoo's costumed revelers roam Aububon Zooopens in new window
Opening night at Boo at the Zoo presented by Bryan Subaru attracted princesses, ghosts, and a lot of cartoon and comic book characters to the Audubon Zoo on Oct. 20.
02
Nov
2017
www.nola.com
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas to welcome Weeki Wachee mermaidsopens in new window
The world-famous Weeki Wachee mermaids will splash into Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St., New Orleans, for a pair of Thursday-Sunday sessions: Nov. 2-5 and Nov. 9-12. The legendary sirens have been entertaining audiences since 1947, based at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, 45 minutes north of Tampa, Florida.
01
Nov
2017
www.theadvocate.com