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March Madness at Audubon in New Orleans

March 1, 2012 10:55 AM

Audubon Nature Institute attractions ready for fun NEW ORLEANS - It's here! The best time of year to visit Audubon attractions is finally here, and there's plenty going on all around town. Whether it's festivals at Audubon Zoo or an exciting new exhibit at Audubon Aquarium or additional benefits... more »
Audubon welcomes a new sand tiger shark

October 3, 2011 6:22 AM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Audubon's Aquarium of the Americas has a new resident in its Gulf of Mexico exhibit. Officials say "Smooth," a 200-pound, 7-foot, 9-inch sand tiger shark arrived at the aquarium on Sept. 14 from the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston, and is the largest of three other... more »
Audubon delays rehabbed dolphin release

September 30, 2010 10:16 PM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Audubon Nature Institute has postponed the release of a male bottlenose dolphin rescued in June from a Cameron Parish beach. The release had been scheduled Friday. But institute spokeswoman Meghan Barnett says the dolphin has been eating less than usual for a couple of days,... more »
White Alligators in New Orleans

November 27, 2009 2:37 PM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - There's a new pair of white alligator hatchlings at the Audubon Nature Institute. White gators found 22 years ago have become a signature animal for the institute, which owns the Audubon Zoo, the Aquarium of the Americas, and the Audubon Insectarium - where the new hatchlings... more »