Audubon Aquarium, New Orleans

Nice aquarium. Not very large. It can be done in less than an hour if you're not careful. But there are some very neat enclosures. It does a great job of showing local ecosystems and aquatic species. Things you probably won't find at many other aquariums. Very well designed in that you won't have to wonder if you saw everything. Pretty much just follows a path over two levels and as you walk through there's nothing you'll struggle to see.

The aquarium itself was pretty good, the exhibits as well as some of the informative boards, technology discussing the animals. I thought $32 for an adult was steep and there were three of us. Since it was veterans appreciation week I got in free and others 50% off so that was good. Don't go there hungry as it took some time to get food from the snack bar, not well organized.

Overall we enjoyed the aquarium. I was a big fan of the indoor plant observatory. The sea creatures were really cool to see - you can walk up and pet sting rays. I wish there was a shallower part of the tank so you wouldn't have to stick you whole arm in the water. The food stand was super expensive - I wouldn't plan on purchasing food there if I were you. The location outside was very pretty - right on the river. Gives off a great breeze.

This is a great aquarium! It took us about an hour and a half to get through it. We loved the penguins, as we got to watch and listen to the very knowledgeable staff during feeding time. We enjoyed being able to touch the stingrays. The sharks tank as well as the jellyfish were very interesting and impressive. We didn’t get anything from the food court but heard it was expensive. If you’re visiting NOLA, I would recommend visiting this aquarium.

A great aquarium! It took us about an hour and a half to get through the whole aquarium. We loved the Amazon, and the hand on tank. The penguins and otters were a fun and exciting surprise. My children's favorite part of the aquarium was the hands on touching of sharks and sting rays. There was a very active sting ray pup that my boys just loved! Restrooms were spacious, clean and great.