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🦁 Zoos & Aquariums for Kids in Westwego, LA

2 zoos, aquariums, and animal encounters rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Westwego

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Audubon Zoo zoo in Uptown, LA🦁 Zoo
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Audubon Zoo

★4.5(8,644)$$1 mi · Uptown

Audubon Zoo is a must-visit destination for families exploring New Orleans, offering an impressive blend of local Louisiana swamp wildlife and exotic animals from around the world. Kids will love the hands-on educational programs, cooling off in the splash park during hot Louisiana days, and getting up close with everything from alligators to elephants at this beautifully maintained 58-acre zoo.

🕑 4-5 hours
Audubon Aquarium aquarium in New Orleans, LA🐠 Aquarium
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Audubon Aquarium

★4.4(16,053)$$6 mi away

The Audubon Aquarium brings kids face-to-face with over 3,600 aquatic animals in one of the country's top-rated aquariums. Located right on the Mississippi River in downtown New Orleans, it features an incredible 30-foot walk-through underwater tunnel where sharks and sea turtles glide overhead, plus interactive touch pools where children can actually feel stingrays and small sharks,creating unforgettable hands-on learning experiences.

🕑 2-3 hours

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