Aquarium of the Americas

#1 Canal Street New Orleans, LA

4.5

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(504) 565-3033, +1 504 565 3033,

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www.auduboninstitute.org

One of the top-five aquariums in the country featuring the largest collection of sharks and jellyfish. Don't miss our rare white gator, penguins, otters and a changing ... more on Neworleanscvb.com

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81 reviews

100% of guests recommend this place.

Top Reviews from Around the Web:

We all had a terrific time, and thoroughly enjoyed the under the sea atmosphere of the walk-thru (and under) aquarium. more on Epinions.com

Audubon Aquarium Website If you’re touring without children, allow a couple of hours to thoroughly tour these wonderful exhibits more on igougo

I loved the overall experience, but they need more exibits more on Yahoo! Travel

This is a great value more on Yahoo! Travel

It's best for kids because the petting area is a very unique experience. more on Yahoo! Travel

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10 reviews

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

We really enjoy visiting the Aquarium. From the walk through tunnel that allows you to see the sharks and other fish up close to the petting ... more on TripAdvisor

Huge aquarium but I was distressed at the size of the aquariums for the fish and animals. It was also ... more on TripAdvisor

Enjoyed this and so did my husband and dad! We have no kids but kids at heart! Loved the stingrays, otters, and white gator! more on TripAdvisor

This is a great place to bring the kids. Mine especially liked the penguins and the dolphins. You also get a chance to touch a sting ray. This is right by the French ... more on TripAdvisor

While it doesn't have the size of the Boston Aquarium, the Aquarium of the Americas is very nice. Their big display includes several sharks which was new for me. ... more on TripAdvisor

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40 reviews

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It was ok, but very crowded and small. After going to the Aquarium in Omaha, it was a huge disappointment. more on Yahoo! Travel

Very clean and well organized. The aquarium layout is extremely easy to find your way through and the amount of exhibits is wonderful. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I liked the interactive exhibits. Being able to touch a starfish or a baby shark was really interesting. more on Yahoo! Travel

This place is highly recommended for a family vacation. I was in such awe whenever I went there. It is so beautiful and I learned a lot of interesting things ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I love the zoo in New Orleans. I have been to many other zoos in the country, and nothing compares to it. it has many atractions ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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There are so many places I loved in New Orleans. The Aquarium, the above ground cemetaries, farmers market, ... more on GeckoGo

Can't sleep here they kick you off more on GeckoGo

Great attraction! Very well organized and a lot of fun. more on GeckoGo

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