Audubon Nature Institute is a not-for-profit organization with a purpose of Celebrating the Wonders of Nature. Audubon Nature Institute is a leader in conservation, animal care, hands-on exhibits and wildlife presentations that teach young and old alike the importance of protecting species—and we need your support to continue to celebrate the wonders of nature for generations to come.

Because we receive virtually no city, state or federal funding, we rely on the generosity of friends like you, admission fees, gift shop and concession sales, and after-hours functions to help us teach visitors about conservation, feed and care for our animals, and keep our public parks beautiful.


No gift is too small when it comes to taking care of our animals. By supporting Audubon Fund, you help us improve the quality of life for all of our animals.

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Audubon Nature Institute is 501(c)3 not for profit that operates a family of museums and parks dedicated to nature. These New Orleans facilities include: Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center, Entergy IMAX® Theatre, Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, Audubon Wilderness Park, Audubon Insectarium and Audubon Nature Institute Foundation