May - September 2019: Join Audubon entomologists at Audubon Wilderness Park and Audubon Louisiana Nature Center and learn about the fascinating bugs that inhabit south Louisiana.
Events
Wild Nights and Insect Adventures
Taylor Family Free Day - July
July 20, 2019: Zoo, Aquarium & Insectarium - Great grades are rewarded with free admission!
Straws Film Screening
July 24, 2019: Join us for a special screening of "Straws", a film that explores the problems caused by plastic pollution and how we can help reduce our use of single-use plastic.
Dinner and a ZOOvie
July 26, 2019: Zoo - Dinner and a ZOOvie Nights sponsored by Swedish Fish Candy.
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Mosquito Fest
July 27, 2019: Bring your family over to the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center for a day of family-friendly, educational fun.
Sip+Dip
July 27, 2019: Splash into wild summer fun at the first Sip+Dip at Audubon Cool Zoo. This after-hours event is exclusively for adults 21 and over.
NOTE: This event is now SOLD OUT
Second Saturday Community Market
August 10, 2019: Family-friendly event at the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center every second Saturday of the month with local produce and seafood for sale, nature hikes, live music, Planetarium shows, and more!
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Sustainable Seafood Dinner Series
August -September 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.*
Monarch Day
September 14, 2019: Nature Center - Learn about the annual 3,000 mile migration of the Monarch Butterfly.
Smithsonian Museum Day
September 21, 2019: Insectarium - The Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people to Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium.
Scales & Ales
October 4, 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!
Bat Festival
October 26, 2019: Nature Center - Learn about bats with crafts, activities, and presentations.
Boo at the Zoo
October 25-27, 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!
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!
Zoo Year’s Eve at Audubon Zoo
December 31, 2019: Zoo - Come celebrate the new year at Audubon Zoo with lots of family fun!
Get Yah Praise On
February 2020: Zoo - In celebration of Black History Month, this gospel music experience features local artists.
Soul Fest
March 2020: Zoo - Soul Fest is one of New Orleans biggest celebrations of African American history.
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Audubon Goes Blue
April 2020: In support of Autism Awareness Month, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas will host the annual Audubon Goes Blue event.
Asian Pacific American Society Festival
April 2020: Zoo - Audubon and the Asian Pacific American Society will partner to host the Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival.
Zoo-To-Do for Kids
April 2020: 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.
Music Under The Oaks
Marchl 2020: Bring your lawn chairs and join us for a special concert series in Audubon Park.
Zoo-To-Do
May 2020: Zoo - A premier benefit event at Audubon Zoo for adults. The Zoo will be closed all day.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Audubon Tea Room
May 10, 2020: Tea Room - Treat Mom to a delectable Mother's Day Brunch at the Audubon Tea Room.
Mother’s Day Celebration at Audubon Zoo
May 10, 2020: 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.
Taylor Family Free Day - May
May 2020: Zoo - Celebrate your great grades during Taylor Family Free Day at the Zoo, Aquarium, and Butterfly Garden and Insectarium!
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ZOObilation
2020: Zoo - Exclusive event for Audubon Members at the Zoo. The Zoo will close at 3:00 pm in preparation.
Go 4th on the River
July 4, 2020: Woldenberg Riverfront Park - Enjoy a weekend of discounted admission to the Aquarium and Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, and fireworks on the 4th!