Private Events - Birthday Parties
Due to unforeseen impacts of COVID-19, please note the following: For inquiries concerning future events held in the Tea Room, Cajun Ballroom, Zoo Picnic Pavilion, and Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, contact specialevents@auduboninstitute.org or call us at 504-233-7241. We will not be booking Audubon Park Shelter Rentals or Birthday Parties at any of our properties for the remainder of 2020. Permits to gather in Audubon Park or on the Riverview are being sold now for gatherings (within City guidelines) starting in September. Thank you for your patience and understanding. This message will be updated as things evolve.EVENTS
BIRTHDAY PARTIES, PARK PERMITS, SHELTERS
If you are looking to book a Shelter or Birthday in 2021 please reach back out to us after October of this year.
If you are requesting a permit to gather for September – December of 2020 please be patient. The response time may take over a week.
Please email bcs@auduboninstitute.org or leave a voice mail at 504-212-5301.
Five great places to host a fun and unique birthday party:
- The private party room at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas offers a porthole window looking into the Gulf of Mexico exhibit.
- A birthday bash at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium offers a special centipede suite party room and hands-on bug encounters.
- Audubon Zoo offers charming, private birthday party rooms near the Gottesman Family Endangered Species Carousel.
- Bring the kids to Cool Zoo for a wild and wet party. Available only when Cool Zoo/Gator Run is open for the season.
- Host a nature-themed birthday party at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center for your little outdoor enthusiast.
Birthday Parties
Aquarium
Aquarium
The private birthday party room at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is a beautiful space with a porthole that looks into the Gulf of Mexico exhibit. Sharks and stingrays swim by to say "Happy Birthday"!
Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
A birthday bash at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium offers a special party room, spectacular butterfly garden, an immersion theater and hands-on bug encounters!
Zoo
Zoo
Private birthday party rooms near the Swamp Train Depot and the Gottesman Family Endangered Species Carousel offer charming spaces to celebrate your little one and their special moments.
Nature Center
Nature Center
Go wild with a nature themed birthday party and a unique opportunity where kids can enjoy the great outdoors!
Cool Zoo
Cool Zoo
Looking for a great way to host a summer birthday party? Bring the kids to Cool Zoo for a wild and wet party full of fun.
Private Events
Catering
For an unforgettable event highlighted with superb catering, New Orleans locals turn to Audubon Nature Institute. Even if you choose not to take advantage of one of our beautiful reception halls, presentation spaces or other venues, our expert staff can create a custom menu for your event to please every palate, including kosher and vegetarian options.