Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

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The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is an aquarium in New Orleans run by the Audubon Institute and is home to over 10,000 animals representing 530 species.

Located along the banks of the Mississippi River at the edge of the historic French Quarter, the Aquarium was opened in 1990 and features a selection of fascinating exhibits showcasing aquatic animals, insects, and birds from regions throughout North and South America. Notable exhibits include the Amazon, a humid, climate-controlled greenhouse which is home to freshwater stingrays, piranhas, macaws, and an anaconda; the Caribbean reef which boasts a variety of sea life; the Mississippi River gallery, showcasing catfish, owls, paddlefish, and a leucistic white alligator. The aquarium is also home to the Entergy Giant Screen Theater and habitats for African penguins and sea otters. The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas also covers the Audubon Zoo and Audubon Park.

1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, Phone: 800-774-7394

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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