Conservation comes in many forms. It’s a simple act like recycling a soda can or as complex as mapping out a genetic history for a threatened animal species. It’s as joyous as the birth of a young animal, and as sobering as watching a species dwindle down to extinction.
At Audubon Nature Institute, everything we do comes back to conservation. We want to instill in our visitors an appreciation for the natural world so that together, we can make a difference for the world’s wildlife. We want to pioneer innovative partnerships that make our efforts stronger. We will measure our success by the number of species whose numbers are increasing rather than declining.
Audubon Zoo and Audubon Aquarium of the Americas are AZA accredited facilities.
Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center is an AZA certified facility.
AUDUBON'S 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