Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in New Orleans
Take a peek beneath the surface with a visit to the state-of-the-art Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium. Marvel at more than 3,600 animals from over 250 species in an AZA-accredited aquarium voted one of the top five aquariums in the USA Today 10 Best reader poll. Explore a vast underwater world spanning the Caribbean and the Amazon Rainforest to the waters that give New Orleans its lifeblood: the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Touch sharks and stingrays in the Shark Discovery Touch Pool, and enter a 30-foot-long tunnel to admire aquatic creatures as they swim through the Great Maya Reef habitat. In the Amazon Rainforest gallery, discover lush plant life, free-flying birds, stunning aquatic species. Feel amazed by the array of aquatic life in the aquarium’s largest exhibit, the 450,000-gallon Gulf of Mexico habitat. Please note these are GA tickets and our facilities are self guided, we welcome guests to enjoy the facilities for as long as they wish.
Take a peek beneath the surface with a visit to the reimagined, state-of-the-art Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans. Marvel at more than 3,600 animals from over 250 species in an AZA-accredited aquarium voted one of the top five aquariums in the USA Today 10 Best reader poll. Make your own way to the aquarium, which is adjacent to the French Quarter. Once inside, explore a vast underwater world spanning the Caribbean and the Amazon Rainforest to the waters that give New Orleans its lifeblood: the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Touch sharks and stingrays in the Shark Discovery Touch Pool, and enter a 30-foot-long tunnel to admire aquatic creatures of all shapes and sizes as they swim through the Great Maya Reef habitat. In the Amazon Rainforest gallery, discover lush plant life, free-flying birds, stunning aquatic species such as piranhas and pacus, an anaconda snake, and much more. Feel amazed by the aquarium’s largest exhibit, the 450,000-gallon Gulf of Mexico habitat.
Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $43 per person for this New Orleans experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 182 verified reviews; it is run by Audubon Nature Institute Inc.. Most-mentioned highlights: All Fees and Taxes; Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium Ticket.
The aquarium and insectarium are small, but their exhibits are some of the best I’ve ever seen. The butterflies are breathtaking—there are so many of them flying freely around you. You can explore and see so much there. I would allow about 3–4 hours for a visit.
Great experience! A lot of variety of animals to see. The kids loved it! Love the butterfly exhibit and the stingray tank the most!
Me and my friend had a really nice time!!! The Aquarium was very amazing and getting to see all those different creatures!!! Staff was very friendly!!! and willing to answer any questions that you had!!!
Outstanding experience and well worth the admission fee. I would do it again. It rivals the Atlanta Aquarium but New Orleans has some really nice smaller exhibits and the insectarium was amazing.
Very small aquarium. I love the interactive part with stingray and shark. They start off with you having to go through a shop and finish with you having to go through a different shop. Thought the insectarium cafeteria was very creative but also eew . Cafeteria forgot to make our food . Then left out items.
Great experience. Insectarium had many different species and good displays
Viator saved us over $40 on a family of 4 adults and 2 small children. We spent about 2.5 hrs touring the aquarium and insectarium. Pictures are taken as you enter, but can be purchased after the Insectarium with "bugs" background or after the aquarium with fish and sharks background. Pictures are $30. We enjoyed ourselves immensely!!
The aquarium was great and there was much to see. Went here on a date and I think my date liked it more than me lol! It was perfect and finding these tickets cheaper on Viator was a steal! So happy I kept looking for discounts. These tickets gave me no trouble at all which was something I was worried about, but the QR code worked just fine. 10/10 do recommend!
Had a wonderful time. A great attraction, not to miss. The butterfly room was a treat and the food at the cafe was also very tasty.
The Aquarium is a great adventure, air conditioned, and definitely worth visiting. I actually enjoyed the insectarium, and thought the marine exhibits were well displayed. And there are two restaurants !
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket | 1 hour | 4.4 (182) | $43 | |
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