Audubon Nature Institute has expanded its commitment to educating our community about the wonders of nature through a new initiative called Audubon Community Connect. This initiative increases accessibility to Audubon Zoo and Audubon Aquarium for Orleans Parish residents. The Audubon Community Connect program involves three components:
Orleans Parish Appreciation Days
Orleans Parish residents receive free admission to Audubon facilities for themselves and up to four guests when they present a valid government-issued photo ID. On the third Thursday of the month Orleans Parish residents receive free admission to Audubon Zoo.
Appreciation Days for Audubon Aquarium and Audubon Insectarium will be available when the facilities reopen in 2023.
2023 ORLEANS PARISH FREE DAYS SCHEDULE
How to reserve your Orleans Parish Appreciation Day tickets online:
Orleans Parish residents will be able to make ticketed reservations in advance online for up to five guests total.
Please be advised by clicking the link below you are a legal Orleans Parish resident, and you understand you will only be permitted entry by bringing your government-issued photo ID in addition to the generated reservation barcodes.
BOOK ORLEANS PARISH APPRECIATION DAY RESERVATIONS HERE
Audubon SNAP Program for Orleans Parish Residents
Year-round, Orleans Parish Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants with a valid government-issued photo ID that matches their SNAP card enjoy complimentary admission for up to five as long as one of the five is an accompanying adult to any Audubon facility. Restrictions apply to special events.
How to reserve your SNAP tickets online:
SNAP recipients will be able to make ticketed reservations in advance online for up to five guests.
Please be advised by clicking the link below you are a legal SNAP recipient, and you understand you will only be permitted entry by bringing your SNAP ID in addition to the generated reservation barcodes, and your Orleans Parish proof of residence.
BOOK ORLEANS PARISH SNAP RESERVATIONS HERE
Audubon Museum Culture Pass
Audubon has partnered with New Orleans Public Library to offer Culture Passes for checkout by Orleans Parish library cardholders. Audubon has provided a limited number of passes which can be used every day that Audubon is open. Each pass provides entry for two adults and seven children. To reserve a pass, visit culturepass.nolalibrary.org, call the Library at 504-529-7323, or by visiting any Orleans Parish Library location.
NOTE: Due to limitations, you cannot reserve a timed ticketing slot online with these passes. You will need to redeem at a customer service window at the gate based on availability.
Jefferson Appreciation Day
https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/jefferson
2023 JEFFERSON APPRECIATION DAY
Date: TBD
AUDUBON ZOO & AUDUBON AQUARIUM
Thanks to a generous grant from Jefferson Parish, residents and Jefferson Parish government employees (regardless of residency) can visit Audubon Zoo and Audubon Aquarium for half the regular ticket price (adult or child) on a day (TBA) in November.
Jefferson Parish residents must bring a photo ID showing a Jefferson Parish zip code. Jefferson Parish government employees must show proof of Jefferson Parish employment, but they do not need to reside in Jefferson Parish. The offer is not valid in combination with any other discount and does not apply to special admission events at any Audubon attraction.
The offer is valid at Audubon Zoo and Audubon Aquarium. The Jefferson Parish Appreciation Day discount is valid on full-price admission tickets only and is valid during regular hours. Not valid for any combos or groups or with other discounts. Audubon’s Community Connect Program offers year-round access for Orleans Parish residents.
A: This community access initiative in Orleans Parish is a first step. We currently offer Jefferson Parish residents and employees half-priced admission on an annual basis. Other programs, such as the Taylor Scholars Award Program, which rewards high-performing students with a free membership to the Zoo and Aquarium, are open to residents in all Louisiana parishes. As we assess the impact of this initiative, we plan to explore expanding to additional areas.
A: If a resident’s photo ID does not list their current address in Orleans Parish, secondary documentation confirming residency will be required; such as a utility bill, bank statement, lease agreement, recent paystub, or any other official documentation that lists the resident’s full name and address in Orleans Parish, will be required. Current college and university IDs are valid proof of residency for students living in Orleans Parish while attending school.
A: This offer is only for Orleans Parish residents. However, current college and university IDs are valid proof of residency for students living in Orleans Parish while attending school.
A: Orleans Parish residents with a valid government-issued photo ID receive free admission with up to four guests.
A: Yes. On select days, Orleans Parish residents with a valid government-issued photo ID receive free admission to Audubon attractions. Appreciation days rotate each week among the Zoo and Aquarium.
A: This community access initiative in Orleans Parish is a first step. We currently offer Jefferson Parish residents and employees half-priced admission on an annual basis. Other programs, such as the Taylor Scholars Award Program, which rewards high-performing students with a free membership to the Zoo and Aquarium, are open to residents in all Louisiana parishes. As we assess the impact of this initiative, we plan to explore expanding to additional areas.
