Audubon Nature Institute continues its commitment to educating our community about the wonders of nature through an initiative called Audubon Community Connect which increases accessibility to Audubon Zoo and Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium for Orleans Parish residents via three programs.
Orleans Parish Appreciation Days
On select Wednesdays, Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission for five total guests in the party to Audubon Zoo and Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium.
2026 dates* are:
January 14 – Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium
February 25– Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium
March 11 – Audubon Zoo
March 18 – Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium
April 15 – Audubon Zoo
April 22 - Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium
May 13 – Audubon Zoo
May 20– Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium
June 10 – Audubon Zoo
June 17– Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium
July 8 – Audubon Zoo July 15 – Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium
August 12 – Audubon Zoo August 19– Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium
September 16– Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium
October 21– Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium
November 18– Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium
December 16– Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Audubon
Audubon Museum Culture Pass
Audubon has partnered with New Orleans Public Library to offer Culture Passes for checkout by Orleans Parish library cardholders. These passes can be used every day Audubon is open. Restrictions apply to special events. Each pass is valid for up to five admissions. To reserve a pass, visit https://nolalibrary.libcal.com/passes, call the Library at 504-529-7323 or visit an Orleans Parish Library location. *Dates subject to change. Visit AudubonNatureInstitue.org/audubon-community-connect for more information.
SNAP Program for Orleans Parish Residents
Year-round, Orleans Parish Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants with a valid government-issued photo ID that matches their SNAP card enjoy $3.00 per ticket admission to Audubon Zoo or Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium for up to five as long as one of the five is an accompanying adult to any Audubon facility. Restrictions apply to special events. SNAP tickets may only be requested at admission windows with valid SNAP Card AND New Orleans/Orleans Parish ID.
