Audubon Park and Zoological Garden Reviews

1.5 mile circular walking/biking trail. Beautiful oaks and golf course. I've been going my whole life. I would make sure any kids are with an adult at all times to assure safety.

Beautiful Park, Fantastic Landscaping and Walking trail..a Must visit,alone or with Family when in New Orleans 5 ..

Beautiful walk. Great photo opportunities in the south, good running track in the North.

Phenomenal resource in NOLA. Beautiful, clean, and well maintained park.

This is one of the best zoo's in the U.S. It is a full day of walking , they offer strollers for kids and wheelchairs and scooters for others.

One of the most beautiful Parks in this Great Country!

The zoo is beautiful! When you first walk in and go to the Asia side it almost looks like you're about to go into the Magic Kingdom at Disney. I saw a rhinoceroses, elephants, giraffes, gorillas and so much more! We also went in January and it was dead which was awesome but I can imagine that this place is crazy packed in the summer! It's way better than the aquarium!

Designed by the son of the famed Frederick Olmestead, whose firm designed not only the 1893 Columbian exposition in Chicago but the beautiful Central Park as well, I am confused as to where the landscape and upkeep went wrong. I am not sure where the funding comes from, but with Tulane, Loyala, and one of the richest parts of town (The Garden and Business districts) surrounding it, I am absolutely befuddled as to why it does not have the splendor of a park befitting of its magnitude and history. The bones are there: the lagoon sidles along the eastern portion, beautifully fitting gazebos dot the landscape, and portions have been obviously well crafted with foliage and ponds complimenting the natural beauty and walkways that sprawl through the edges of the park. This all makes me wonder why it does not have the sculpted iron masterpieces, or detailed buildings, hermitages, or gateways one would expect from a park that once housed not only the worlds fair, but the largest roofed structure the world had ever seen. A little picnic building with a water fountain that tastes of accumulated rust stands too proudly at the entrance of this massive tract of land. More so, the entire center of the northern portion is allotted to an ill shaded golf course, and the southern section is dominated by a zoo -- which, while fitting, does little to contribute its beauty to the park as the Central Park Zoo does to its own namesake. Is this not the Crescent City? The largest city in Lousiana, the mother of Jazz, the city that at certain points in time held one of the largest populations in the south, one of the largest ports in the US, and handled a third of America's cotton? I can only hope that the money they neglected to spend on their parks was well spent on infrastructure elsewhere, because little sign of it still stands in Audabon.

It's a lovely park. A great place to exercise with the numerous exercising equipment and a great place to enjoy with friends and family.

The wildlife are always a great place to enjoy plus the park is always being upgraded. The upkeep of the place is constant, making it a great place to stay for a long period of time.

Great option for a relaxing stroll or just to enjoy the local nature.

Fantastic! My grandson and I had a great time at the zoo

Great trails for walking, jogging, biking. Large fields for frisbee or volleyball. Dogs welcome. Two play parks for the kids. Lots of benches for seating under big oak trees and by small ponds. Fountains. Just so relaxing

Nice park with oak trees and golf course. We jog almost everyday when we stay in New Orleans.

Went there to see where drew Brees lived. But the park is beautiful and we'll kept.

Very nice zoo! Will be better once construction is complete. A little expensive for a large family. Check out membership option if you plan on going more than once.

Nice quiet lovely beautiful park located in Uptown New Orleans University District.

Large green area in the mids of a city. Beautiful ancient trees and calm vies. Perfect for an afternoon stroll or morning jog. You can takd bus 11 coming from Magazine st. Walk up and take the Trolley back to downtown on Charles st.

Beautiful environment! Nice getaway for exercise and relaxation!

It's been a while since I visited the zoo but I love the boat ride from the Aquarium to the zoo.

If you need a place to meditate, walk a dog, sprint, or even swing a club in a city, this is it.

Beautiful! Pretty clean restrooms and great playscapes surrounded by gorgeous scenery.

Great experience. Wish more of the attractions where open. They are doing a lot of remodeling until 2020.

Excellent to visit when in New Orleans. Has some renovation in progress but does not hamper your travel throughput the zoo.

Beautiful place! Peaceful and serene. Great for a stroll, biking or running.

The Audubon Park Zoo is among New Orleans' world class attractions. With major exhibits including elephants, orangutans, a large primate exhibit, and a fan favorite, the Louisiana Swamp exhibit. Unlike a lot of other zoos I have visited, Audubon's commitment to reinvestment in the facility is apparent throughout. Many exhibits including the elephants, orangutans, and a new bat exhibit are new, and a new habitat for the lions is currently under construction, and looks amazing so far. I would definitely plan an entire day for first time visitors. While a decent amount of free parking is available, it fills up quickly on sunny weekend days, so be prepared for that.

One of my 4 year old's favorite places on our vacation.

We went to the zoo last week which was the third week in June of 2018 all of the exhibits were absolutely amazing! We went last year and there were several exhibits that weren't up and running yet. The animals seem to be very happy and well kept that's what's most important to me. :-) everyone's always friendly and helpful. I highly recommend if you're in town

Nice and peaceful. Many trees close to the river to shade you from the sun and many open spaces if you want to take sun

Another amazing park in the New Orleans area. I love them all. Loved biking and walking the path around the golf course. The golf course was great to work on your short game but even better viewing the hand of God in all his creations.

Most family fun....there is a whole lot to see. Walked for 4 hours and still missed out on seeing exhibits. Going back next year and planning to stay all day.

I love the views of the park and it has a great 1.8 mile track. It's all types of different workout stations as you go around the track. All of the family type of place.

It was such a wonderful place even tho that was my 3rd time going

Lovely zoo in New Orleans. Big shady trees all over and lots of room to roam. There's a water park on premises, even though we didn't use it. Had a lot of fun!

They have some new exhibits that are very beautiful. It was a really nice experience. We loved it!

Recently renovated public restrooms (3 locations) friendly homeless guys and a generally great spot take take lunch breaks!

Just walking around in this beautiful park is like being in a paradise.

Great public park in the heart of uptown New Orleans. Try the golf course club house for a good meal after a walk around the park.

My daughter and I had a lot of fun. The area was well maintained and had a variety of animals.

Some of the extra tickets add to the cost.

I went the other day to the Audubon Zoo and they all asked for you