Audubon Nature Institute's purpose of Celebrating the Wonders of Nature is woven into our vision of creating a family of museums and parks dedicated to nature. This vision is fulfilled by eight objectives that support our mission:
- Provide a guest experience of outstanding quality
- Exhibit the diversity of wildlife
- Preserve native Louisiana habitats
- Educate our diverse audience about the natural world
- Enhance the care and survival of wildlife through research and conservation
- Provide opportunities for recreation in natural settings
- Operate a financially self-sufficient collection of museums and parks
- Weave quality entertainment through the guest experience
The museums and parks Audubon Nature Institute operates on behalf of Audubon Commission include:
- Audubon Park and Riverview
- Audubon Zoo
- Woldenberg Riverfront Park
- Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
- Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center
- Entergy Giant Screen Theater
- Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
- Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species
- Audubon Wilderness Park
- Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium