Our Mission

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