Located in the CBD (Central Business District) is the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. One of my favorite places in New Orleans. There's just something magical about an aquarium. This one in particular has some really great features.
1. A white alligator.
2. You can take your picture inside of a giant shark mouth.
3. 30 foot tunnel in a tank to walk through.
4. The room where you have the view of this photo above. (Magical!)
Prices vary for tickets and ticket packages. But let's not forget that annoucing your a member of AAA will save you a buck here and there and if you're a card carying member of the military then you'll find a sweet little discount there too. We opted for the one day pass to just the aquarium this trip but did give that Imax some serious consideration.
Love this fountain! You'll find it in the entry way to the aquarium. Giant fishy scales, awesome. (As long as they are metal and on a fountain and not on a really giant scary fish!) This guy refused to sit with his family so I couldn't get a shot without the back of his head. Hey, you do what you can right?
This is the start to the 30ft tunnel. You can just start to see it there in the right side of the picutre. Jackie and Tyson were admiring the fish and it made for a cute little photo op.
Both this photo and the one below picture the tunnel and what you'll find while you're inside of it. We watched the divers feeding the ray's broccoli. Who knew? Not only is it a delicious green vegetable for humans but also a tastey snack for sea life too!
This is a jacknife fish. He just looked neat.
These giant guys are hanging in the atrium right when you walk in. Lifesized and full of awesomeness!
The White Alligator or Alligator Mississippiensis as it's known in the science world.
According to Crocsite.com Cajun lore says that if you stare into the eyes of a white alligator it brings good luck. Unfortunately he didn't turn around and spent the afternoon lazy and napping.
In this room we were able to check out all kinds of neat birds. Here's a great shot of one who was perched up high. He didn't move the entire time we were in the room. I don't even think he blinked!
I hope you enjoyed your trip to the Aquarium of the Americas! I especially love aqariums and though this one is relatively small and can be seen in just a few short hours they have some really neat sights. Here is a link to their website. This will take you to all parts of the Audubon Institute. Enjoy!
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