How to Spend a Day at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
Despite devastating losses following Hurricane Katrina, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas as been revitalized to again be one of the top aquariums in America. Located at the foot of Canal Street and on the bank of the Mississippi River, this state-of-the-art museum is home to nearly 600 different species. Extensive exhibits, the Entergy IMAX Theater and more than 15,000 sea creatures make spending the day at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and entertaining adventure for the entire family.
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Become a part of a Caribbean Reef by walking through the Caribbean Reef Tunnel. The 30-foot tunnel allows for an uncommon view of Caribbean sea life. Views from the tunnel rival those that are generally only available to deep-sea divers.
-
2
Step into the Amazon Rainforest. Piranhas, an anaconda and tropical birds are just a few of the creatures that call this section of the Aquarium home. Climb the steps to the treehouse lookout to get a bird's-eye view of this Rainforest display.
-
-
3
Spend some time with the penguins. These black and white birds waddle, dive and swim for visitors looking through the glass. Many of the penguins will perform when they realize they are being watched. Continue walking, and find yourself in front of the shark tank. At this tank, visitors can stand eye-to-eye with one of nature's most dangerous species.
-
4
Take a look at local wildlife in the Louisiana Swamp exhibit. The white alligator is the star of this show. Continue walking through the exhibit to see the wildlife that calls the mighty Mississippi River home. A giant window wall allows visitors to enjoy an panoramic view of the actual river, while tanks inside feature river life such as catfish and turtles.
-
5
Explore the Gulf of Mexico by sitting in the viewing area in front of the half-million gallon tank. Sharks, sea turtles and stingrays swim together in this enormous exhibit, which features a pilings of a simulated oil rig. Check the posted schedule for feeding times to watch Aquarium staff serve daily meals to the creatures that call this tank home.
-
6
Catch a show at the Entergy IMAX Theater. The larger-than-life screen gives viewers an up-close look at films about some of nature’s most fascinating habitats and creatures.
-
7
Give the kids a hands-on experience in the Adventure Island section of the Aquarium. The young and the young at heart have the opportunity to pet stingrays as they swim through the Stingray Touch Pool, and to touch a baby nurse shark under the supervision of Aquarium staff.
-
1
