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Address:1 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
Tel:
(504) 565-3033
Our Zoo and Aquarium Expert Says:
The kids will love this world-class aquarium. They'll be entertained, and learn something too. A major favorite is the Caribbean Reef exhibit which features a 30-foot-long tunnel surrounded by sea creatures. The Gulf of Mexico exhibit features sharks, sea turtles, and stingrays.
Extras: Educational Presentations.
Open 9:30 am to 7 pm. $$$ (Expensive)
Statistics: Approximately 10,000 sea creatures belonging to 530 species.
From Audubon Aquarium of the Americas - New Orleans, Louisiana:
Recognized as one of the nation's leading aquariums, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is located along the banks of the Mississippi River in the historic French Quarter. A visit to the Aquarium spans the underwater world of the Caribbean Sea, the mysterious Amazon Rainforest and the waters that give New Orleans its lifeblood: the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. Come see some of our all-time favorite exhibits including the Mississippi River gallery, the Caribbean Reef exhibit featuring a clear, 30-foot-long tunnel surrounded by aquatic creatures; and the Gulf of Mexico exhibit featuring sharks, sea turtles and stingrays.
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