ALL GUESTS, INCLUDING MEMBERS, ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE TICKET RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

audubonnatureinstitute.org
  • Home
    • About Audubon
    • Community Outreach
    • Membership
    • Conservation
      • Conservation Programs
      • Conservation News
    • Book a Party
    • Private Events
      • Weddings
      • Corporate Events
      • Birthday Parties
      • Social Events
      • Cabanas
      • Shelter Rentals
      • Catering
      • Meeting Room Rentals
    • Volunteers
      • Adult Volunteers
      • Youth Volunteers
      • Group Volunteers
      • Internships
    • Education
      • Summer Camps
      • Virtual Education
      • Petit Pierre
    • Insectarium
  • Zoo
    • Zoo TicketsZoo Tickets
    • Zoo FAQs & Trip Tips
    • Zoo Map
    • Zoo Events
      • Zoo-To-Do
      • Zoo-To-Do for Kids
    • Cool Zoo
  • Aquarium
    • Aquarium TicketsAquarium Tickets
    • Aquarium FAQs & Trip Tips
    • Aquarium Map
    • Aquarium Attractions
      • Escape Extinction: Sharks
      • Backstage Penguin Pass
  • Nature Center
    • Explore Nature Center
    • Planetarium
    • Nature Center Map
  • Golf & Parks
    • Golf
      • Golf Tee Times
      • Golf Tournaments
      • The Course
    • Audubon Park
      • Explore Audubon Park
      • Shelter Rentals
      • Tennis
    • Riverview Park
    • Wilderness Park
    • Woldenberg Riverfront Park
  • TicketsTickets
    • All Tickets
    • Membership Info
  • Members
    • Member Portal
    • Membership Info
    • Purchase Membership
    • Give MembershipGive Membership
  • Donate
    • Your Animals Need You
    • Audubon Recovery Fund
    • Monthly Giving
    • Annual Fund
    • Audubon Park Conservancy
    • Planned Giving
    • Tribute Gift
    • Corporate Philanthropy
    • Audubon Partners
    • Nature of Giving
  • News
close×
  • owl-2490

    Birdwatching at Wilderness Park

    Audubon Wilderness Park is home to many native Louisiana birds and a quiet respite for migratory birds as well.

  • nature-club-2490

    Education Programs

    Outdoor education programs at Audubon Wilderness Park include Nature Clubs and Home School classes.

    Read More

Wilderness Park

This park is located in Lower Coast Algiers, on the campus of the Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center. It is a natural and secluded green space with basic amenities housing the NALCO Visitor Center, a loop trail, picnic shelters, and restroom facilities. Educational programs at Audubon Wilderness Park include Merit Badge Clinics, Geocaching, Insect Identification, Introduction to Birdwatching and more.

Hours
Open seasonally for spring (February - June) and fall (September - November).

Weekdays | Open to the general public free of charge
Monday - Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Weekends | Open to groups for fee-based educational programs only
Saturday - Sunday: By reservation only

The Wilderness Park is closed on Mardi Gras, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving.

Tip Trips   Getting Here
A man and little boy look at birds through binoculars while exploring the Wilderness Park at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center.

Follow Us

Follow us on social media

Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube
 

About Audubon

  • About
  • Annual Report
  • Community Outreach
  • Audubon History
  • Directory
  • Vendor Resources
  • Site Map

Get Involved

  • Join
  • Donate
  • Corporate Philanthropy
  • Volunteers
  • Careers
  • Special Offers
  • Newsletter Sign Up

Resources

  • Newsroom
  • Media Library
  • Branding Guidelines
  • Filming Requests
  • Online Store
  • Adopt An Animal
  • Lost and Found
  • Search
Copyright © Audubon Nature Institute, 2021
Privacy Policy
 
6500 Magazine Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118