You’ll be wowed around every corner at Audubon Insectarium!

Piranhas - scary or misunderstood? Red-bellied piranhas may look fierce, but they’re actually shy, schooling fish. Instead of ruthless hunters, they’re scavengers—eating injured fish, insects, even fruit - helping keep the Amazon healthy. Not villains, just vital and fascinating!

Did you know some butterflies in Audubon Insectarium’s Butterfly Garden are tagged with tiny numbers? 🦋 These help us track lifespans - most live 2–4 weeks, but some here thrive even longer! Keep an eye out for a record-breaker on your next visit!

South American sea nettles are always ready to welcome you at Audubon Aquarium! 🪼 Did you know jellies like these have been drifting through Earth’s oceans for over 600 million years?

Did you know? Every Saturday at 11 a.m., Audubon Louisiana Nature Center hosts free Nature Neighbors programs! Open to the public, each week brings something new to discover - so come learn with us!

Hurst Street Bridge views. 😍

Make your child’s special day unforgettable with a birthday party full of fun, adventure, and memories. From exciting add-ons and a unique setting, Audubon Zoo has everything you need for a perfect celebration: bit.ly/3NJZ5D3

Ever wondered what a bug looks like up close? At Audubon Insectarium, you can see every detail of their amazing anatomy! 🔍

Get up-close with rhinos, jaguars, orangutans & more in an exclusive behind-the-scenes Wild Encounter at Audubon Zoo! Meet expert caretakers & support wildlife conservation. Reserve now: bit.ly/3Lsxzbu

Mark your calendars! We're celebrating African Penguin Awareness Day with our African penguin colony on Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join us for fun crafts and activities, keeper chats, and more! 🐧

Mark your calendars! Join us on Saturday October 4th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. for our FREE, family-friendly International Observe the Moon Evening! 🔭 🌕 Learn more here: bit.ly/47Fs7uY

We spotted a mysterious shadow soaring over Audubon Zoo… 👀 Any guesses what could be landing soon? 🐉 ✨

Feeding frenzy! Did you know palometa fish form large schools and snack on fish, mollusks, and crustaceans? 🌊 🐟

Golden hour done right. The Fly never disappoints! 🌅

90 seconds of adorable capybara crunches. You’re welcome! 😍

Calling all penguin lovers! 🐧 At our Penguin Party Wild Encounter, you’ll waddle into a once-in-a-lifetime experience - meet an African penguin up close, hear fun facts from Aquarium experts, and snap unforgettable memories: bit.ly/46jQFZp

Step into a world of legends! Meet dragons, unicorns, trolls & more at Dragons & Other Mythical Creatures, a magical new experience at Audubon Zoo now through January 11. ✨ 🐲 🦄 Grab your enchanted tickets now before they disappear into the mist! 🎟️ 🔗 bit.ly/4nv6hBO

Come celebrate World Rhino Day at Audubon Zoo this Sunday, September 21! 🦏 Join us at 11 a.m. for rhino enrichment, keeper chats, tabling activities, and more. The celebration is included with Zoo admission and Audubon Membership.

Join us for our Parks for Pollinators Bioblitz on Sunday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gumbel Fountain! This free program is open to the public. Come learn, explore, and help us record bees and butterflies in Audubon Park!

Heads up y'all! Exercise stations in Audubon Park will be closed Sept. 22–24 for repairs and maintenance. The stations will reopen for use on the morning of Thursday, September 25th. Thanks for understanding!