Sip+Dip Returns to Cool Zoo Waterpark at Audubon Zoo
The wildly popular adults-only (21 and up) evening experience at Audubon Zoo’s Cool Zoo Waterpark is returning this summer for 13 Friday nights. Tickets for Sip+Dip are on sale now. The first Sip+Dip of the season is Friday, May 29, 2026, and the events will take place Fridays through August 28, except July 4th weekend.
Each of the 13 evening events has a unique theme and gives the grown-ups a chance to relax, enjoy live DJ, and cruise down the lazy river at this 21+ takeover of the popular waterpark.
For each Sip+Dip night, there is a limited number of individual VIP tickets available for $75 and general admission tickets for $55. VIP Cabana and Lounge Chair rentals are also available.
If you are coming with your entire krewe, there are four levels of VIP tickets ranging from a pair of lounge chairs on Oyster Beach to cabanas for groups to enjoy. Prices range based on cabana location. All VIP levels include early entry at 6:30 p.m. and general admission starts at 7 p.m. VIPs also get two free drink tickets plus access to Oyster Beach with its private bar and exclusive menu options provided by Dickie Brennan & Co.
“Sip+Dip nights are popular ways to enjoy a fun night with friends listening to great music, sipping cocktails, and experiencing Cool Zoo Waterpark after hours,” said Audubon Zoo Senior Vice President Daine Appleberry. “We’ve added additional nights and themes this year to offer something for everybody.”
Sip+Dip events run from 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Attendees must be 21 and over. Tickets are available at www.audubonzoo.com/sip
Here is the schedule for this summer, along with the folks who will be spinning the music:
o May 29: Bounce Night, DJ Juane Jordan
o June 5: Pride Night, DJ Liz Owen & Debbie with a D
o June 12: K Pop vs. Pop, DJ Chen
o June 19: R&B, DJ Arie Spins
o June 26: 90s, DJ Flowerchild
No Sip+Dip July 4th weekend
o July 10: Movie Soundtracks, DJ Ronnie Roux
o July 17: Caliente (Latin), DJ Felipe Estrada
o July 24: Dolly & Friends, DJ Hitman
o July 31: Afro Beats, DJ Ojay
o August 7: Yacht Rock, DJ Raj Smoov
o August 14: EDM, Dr. Romance
o August 21: Studio 504 (Disco), Siren
o August 28: Hip Hop, DJ Jess
Cool Zoo Waterpark is a wild and wet splash park, one of the top water parks in New Orleans and a hot spot to cool down at Audubon Zoo. Experiences include jumping waterspouts, a huge alligator water slide, spider monkey soakers, and water-spitting snakes. Gator Run, a 750-foot lazy river with two sandy beaches, lounge chairs, four water cannons, two water curtains, and jumping jets.