Select Nights from November 23 through December 30, 2018: Zoo — Light up the season with Audubon Zoo Lights presented by Children's Hospital.
Events
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Santa Dives at the Aquarium
December 15-16, 18-23, 2018: Aquarium - See Santa and his elves dive at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.
Zoo Year’s Eve at Audubon Zoo
December 31, 2018: Zoo - Come celebrate the new year at Audubon Zoo with lots of family fun!
Get Yah Praise On
February 16, 2019: Zoo - In celebration of Black History Month, this gospel music experience features local artists.
Soul Fest
March 9-10, 2019: Zoo - Soul Fest is one of New Orleans biggest celebrations of African American history.
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World Wetlands Day
February 2019: Zoo - Celebrate the wetlands with games, prizes, music and more!
New Orleans Pelicans Day at Audubon Zoo
March 2019: Zoo - Join the Pelicans basketball team from for a day of family fun at Audubon Zoo!
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Earth Fest
March 2019: Zoo - Annual celebration with a different kind of wearin' o' the green at Earth Fest!
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Asian Pacific American Society Festival
April 6, 2019: Zoo - Audubon and the Asian Pacific American Society will partner to host the Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival.
Zoo-To-Do for Kids
April 26, 2019: Zoo - A premier benefit event at Audubon Zoo for children of all ages. Rain or shine! The Zoo will close at 1:00 pm in preparation.
Zoo-To-Do
May 3, 2019: Zoo - A premier benefit event at Audubon Zoo for adults. The Zoo will be closed all day.
Taylor Family Free Day - May
May 2019: Zoo - Celebrate your great grades during Taylor Family Free Day at the Zoo, Aquarium, and Butterfly Garden and Insectarium!
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Mother’s Day Brunch at Audubon Tea Room
May 2019: Tea Room - Join us for a delectable buffet brunch with a complimentary "Mom-mosa" for mom!
Mother’s Day Celebration at Audubon Zoo
May 2019: Zoo - Second Sunday in May each year. Moms of all ages get complimentary admission into the Zoo on Mother’s Day presented by Children's Hospital and Touro Infirmary.
SEAlebration
2019: Aquarium - Explore the wonders of the sea and interact with the Aquarium’s sea creatures at this Members-only party! The Aquarium will close at 3:00 pm in preparation.
Dinner and a ZOOvie
June - August 2019: Zoo - Dinner and a ZOOvie Nights sponsored by Swedish Fish Candy.
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Go 4th on the River
July 4, 2019: Woldenberg Riverfront Park - Enjoy a weekend of discounted admission to the Aquarium and Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, and fireworks on the 4th!
Sustainable Seafood Dinner Series
Summer 2019: The Sustainable Seafood Dinner Series is hosted at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.
New Orleans Museum Month
August 2019: Insectarium - Audubon Nature Institute members can visit other New Orleans museums free of charge.*
Taylor Family Free Day - August
August 2019: Zoo, Aquarium & Insectarium - Great grades are rewarded with free admission!
Monarch Festival
September 2019: Nature Center - Learn about the annual 3,000 mile migration of the Monarch Butterfly.
Smithsonian Museum Day
September 2019: Insectarium - The Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people to Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium.
Scales & Ales
October 2019: Aquarium - Party your fins off at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas! Scales & Ales is the signature fundraiser event for the Aquarium. Rain or shine! The Aquarium will close at 2:00pm in preparation.
Celebración Latina
October 6, 2019: Zoo - More than a festival; it's a fiesta! Celebrate Hispanic heritage with music, food & fun at Audubon Zoo!
Music Under The Oaks
2019: Bring your lawn chairs and join us for a special concert series in Audubon Park.
Bat Festival
October 2019: Nature Center - Learn about bats with crafts, activities, and presentations.
Boo at the Zoo
October 2019: Zoo — Three nights of family fun! Audubon Zoo closes at 3:00 pm on event days in preparation.
Crawloween
October 2019: Insectarium - Celebrate Halloween at the Butterfly Garden and Insectarium with treats and close-up encounters with critters.
Special Needs Day
November 2, 2019: Zoo - Special needs visitors of all ages connect with nature!
Weeki Wachee Mermaids
November 2019: Aquarium - The world-famous Weeki Wachee mermaids will be at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas!
Mermaid Breakfast
November 2019: Aquarium - Enjoy your breakfast in front of the Gulf of Mexico exhibit at the Aquarium and receive exclusive access to meet a Weeki Wachee Mermaid!
ZOObilation
2020: Zoo - Exclusive event for Audubon Members at the Zoo. The Zoo will close at 3:00 pm in preparation.
Hoppy Thanksgiving
November 2019: Insectarium - Sample and enjoy tasty, insect-filled Thanksgiving dishes at the Butterfly Garden and Insectarium.
Jingle Bugs
December 2019: Insectarium - Jingle Bugs ROCK at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium!