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Zoo and Aquarium Visitor NewsAudubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium and Audubon Insectarium tickets are half price in honor of the Saints' super season! “What an incredible year,� said Audubon ...

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Zoo and Aquarium Visitor NewsBlack History Month festivities will culminate on March 13 and 14 with the 7th annual Soul Fest presented by Wellcare at Audubon Zoo. Soul Fest presented by ...

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Celebrity Baby Scoop (blog)Fonzi were spotted with their adorable 1-year-old son Lázaro enjoying a fun day at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Louisiana on Saturday (February 7). ...

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NOLA.com..."I originally thought the lead character was going to be a zoo vet, " said Rollins, who visited Audubon Zoo for his research. He later learned about ACRES ...

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On Location Vacations (blog)Earthbound (starring Kate Hudson): Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans (Thanks Jay!) Soul Surfer: (starring Carrie Underwood, Bethany Hamilton, ...

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NOLA.comFood is served Audubon Zoo-to-Do style, with little booths featuring each restaurant. Guests juggle wine glasses with clear plastic trays while nibbling on ...

Snowball fight in New Orleans  -  ‎Aug 2, 2009‎
Los Angeles TimesI drive alongside the grassy slope of the Mississippi River levee and turn east at Magazine Street, traveling past Audubon Zoo toward downtown.

Piglets debut at New Orleans Audubon Zoo  -  ‎Jul 10, 2009‎
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com...by The Times-Picayune Endangered babirusa piglets Olive and Myrtle check out their habitat Friday at Audubon Zoo in New Orleans.

Finding family entertainment in New Orleans 101  -  ‎Jul 19, 2009‎
Examiner.comYou can take a walk through the French Quarter, take a stroll through the Audubon Aquarium, graze with the animals through Audubon Zoo, or catch a flick on

They got milk: Mingle with the Mammals teaches about importance of ...  -  ‎Aug 2, 2009‎
Alexandria Town TalkThe event has even caught the attention of similar organizations in the state as a Mingle with the Mammals event took place Saturday at the Audubon Zoo in

Buzz on up to St. Francisville for fun  -  ‎Jul 18, 2009‎
2TheAdvocateThe Audubon Zoo in New Orleans has two new residents, a pair of babirusa piglets born May 15. Myrtle and Olive were born to mom Guava and can be seen in the

Lightning storm takes out power  -  ‎Jul 16, 2009‎
WWL First News..."The area that's kind of affected borders between the Pontchartrain Expressway to Audubon Zoo, and from the river to Claiborne Avenue," said Tom Peters,

Expert says rats are a way of life for metro area  -  ‎Jul 23, 2009‎
WWL First NewsIn fact, Audubon Zoo Curator Rick Dietz was himself bitten by a rat as a youngster. He says this type of rodent usually bites humans in self-defense,

Tulane taps zoo poo for fuel source  -  ‎Jul 27, 2009‎
New Orleans CityBusinessThe bacteria have been obtained from feces collected from plant-eating animals at the Audubon Zoo. “It sounds — and is — humorous, the image of scientists

COMMENTARY: New Orleans: It's no Minneapolis, and that's OK  -  ‎Jul 13, 2009‎
New Orleans CityBusinessThe debit card came in handy after walking my bike to the entrance of Audubon Zoo, where I withdrew the cash for a cab ride home.

Dogs 101: Where are the best places in the city to exercise with ...  -  ‎Jul 27, 2009‎
Examiner.comA recreational park known as “The Fly,� located behind Audubon Zoo, offers shade, restrooms, trash bins, and parking. View from Westbank levee.

Restoration burnishes one of New Orleans' jewels  -  ‎Jul 30, 2009‎
Fort Worth Star Telegram...but the French Quarter suffered minimal damage, and many hotels, restaurants and attractions, like the Audubon Zoo and Aquarium, reopened within months.

Destination of the Week: New Orleans  -  ‎Jul 23, 2009‎
Mother Nature NetworkThe park is also home to the Audubon Zoo. In addition to being home to a botanical garden and the New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans City Park boasts

Hundreds of North American High School Students to Compete at 2009 ...  -  ‎Jul 27, 2009‎
TMCnetCommunity High School Kentucky Richmond Richmond Model Lab School Louisiana New Orleans Audubon Zoo Mighty Marsupials Maine Jay Jay High School Maryland

Autopsy: Blood loss from rat bites killed Westwego baby  -  ‎Jul 22, 2009‎
WWLThe curator for Audubon Zoo, Rick Dietz, said rats can be very destructive and aggressive, but it would be very unusual for the rodents to attack a live

Library assistant gets certified as naturalist  -  ‎Jul 24, 2009‎
The Mississippi Press - gulflive.com...including transporting an eyed-click beetle, which was brought to the library for identification, to the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans to be used in its

Mother of dead baby: I'm a good parent  -  ‎Jul 17, 2009‎
WWLMeanwhile, Audubon Zoo Curator Rick Dietz says rats can be very destructive and aggressive. But, he says it would be very unusual for the rodents to attack

Ft. Polk helping threatened pine snake  -  ‎Jul 11, 2009‎
Alexandria Town TalkThat's why in March 2004, state and federal agencies met at the New Orleans Audubon Zoo to sign a Candidate Conservation Agreement to protect the Louisiana

Prehistoric events for the whole family at the Audubon Zoo ...  -  25 Mar 2009
Examiner.comThe Audubon Zoo has scheduled two Dinosaur Sleepovers, on April 18 and May 16. The cost is $35 for members and $45 for non-members and lasts from 5 pm to 9

Party for the Planet: Celebrate Earth Fest at Audubon Zoo  -  ‎Mar 22, 2009‎
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.comSome of the members of Soul Vaxxination, who will appear at Earth Fest at the Audubon Zoo. Earth Fest powered by BP happens Saturday, March 21, and Sunday,

1 of Audubon Zoo's 5 sea lions dies  -  ‎Mar 6, 2009‎
WXVTAP - March 6, 2009 5:54 PM ET Zoo spokeswoman Sarah Burnette says that Cinnamon was 33 years old, and veterinarians believe she died of a kidney tumor.

Audubon Zoo of New Orleans brings back dinosaur adventure  -  ‎Mar 15, 2009‎
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.comThis week, New Orleans Audubon Zoo rewinds the hands of tito bring back a herd of 18 lifelike dinosaurs. The exhibit starts Saturday, March 14,

No vote scheduled for City Park golf plan  -  ‎Mar 19, 2009‎
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.comBecker, former director of the New Orleans City Planning Commission, served as general manager for Audubon Zoo at the time of the golf course renovation.

Two dozen Louisiana fairs and festivals look forward to sunny ...  -  ‎Mar 17, 2009‎
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.comFete Frencaise at Ecole Bilingue showcases French language, culture and cuisine and Earth Fest at the Audubon Zoo reminds us to take care of the planet.

South Louisiana Festival Guide to more than 250 fairs and festivals  -  ‎Mar 12, 2009‎
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.comAsian Heritage Festival May 9, Audubon Zoo. Food, crafts, workshops, performances by artists from Asian countries. 417.3282. Gretna Arts and Crafts Festival

Business travel to New Orleans  -  ‎Mar 14, 2009‎
New York Daily NewsThe Audubon Zoo, consistently ranked among the country’s best zoos, is worth a visit, too. If you arrive at night, you may want to simply watch the sunset

State news of national interest  -  ‎Mar 9, 2009‎
International Herald TribuneNEW ORLEANS (AP) — A playful sea lion whose antics delighted visitors at the Audubon Zoo for three decades has died. The 33-year-old sea lion named Cinnamon

Rex Dukeâ„¢, the world's first and foremost parade critic, once ...  -  ‎Mar 2, 2009‎
bestofneworleans.com...presented in oh-so-many ways, but it still brings joy to my heart to see floats like "Audubon Zoo" peopled with those who love Carnival best: children.

This weekend in New Orleans: The 'Watchmen,' a new generation of ...  -  ‎Mar 6, 2009‎
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.comFor more great music, head to the Audubon Zoo for Soul Fest, featuring such favorites as Cupid and Kermit Ruffins, as well as free health screenings.

African wildcat rests at the zoo after showing up in Uptown ...  -  Feb 18, 2009
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,...by The Times-Picayune SAY CHEESE---An African serval snarls in a pen at the Audubon Zoo, a day after it was captured in an Uptown New Orleans backyard.

African wildcat caught in New Orleans neighborhood  -  Feb 19, 2009
KATC,The serval caught Tuesday was being held in quarantine at the Audubon Zoo. Curator Rick Dietz said it will be moved to a wildlife center run by the zoo's

Is the Audubon Zoo's new baby giant a boy or girl?  -  Jan 29, 2009
Tri Parish Times,8 at the Audubon Zoo is part of a giant anteater population boom in North American zoos. Right now, not much is giant about little no-name.

Madi Gras and kids do mix  -  Feb 16, 2009
Tampabay.com,We enjoyed the Audubon Zoo, especially the carefully re-created Louisiana swamp complete with a Cajun house floating on water. We indulged in beignets,

ESCAPE ARTIST: An Audubon Zoo orangutan boldly goes where no ...  -  Jan 30, 2009
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,By John Pope Using only a stretched green T-shirt and powerful upper-body strength, a Sumatran orangutan named Berani escaped from his Audubon Zoo enclosure

New Orleans Audubon Zoo celebrates Black History Month with music ...  -  Feb 3, 2009
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,The Audubon Zoo kicks off its annual Black History Month celebration on Saturday with an "African American Cultural Explosion" of live music, spoken-word

Phoenix Zoo ranked among top 10 in US by travel website  -  Feb 18, 2009
ABC15.com (KNXV-TV),Fla., but ahead of other well-known zoos such as the Cincinnati Zoo (#7), Disney’s Animal Kingdom (#8) and Audubon Zoo in New Orleans (#10).

Audubon Institute officials worried recession could take its toll ...  -  Jan 30, 2009
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,The national recession, particularly its effect on tourism, is hurting the bottom line of the Audubon Nature Institute, which runs the Audubon Zoo,

Five baseball diamonds taking shape in Audubon Park promise to be ...  -  Jan 26, 2009
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,...by Frank Donze, The Times-Picayune Giant mounds of dirt piled up between the Mississippi River and the back of Audubon Zoo are slowly being transformed into

How the white gators got to Gatorland  -  Feb 11, 2009
Theme Park Rangers,Mark McHugh, the CEO of Gatorland, told me that about 10 years ago, the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans need a big alligator for the entrance to its exhibit for

White Gators Brighten Up Gatorland  -  Feb 13, 2009
Central Florida News 13|,The white gators came from the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans in return for an alligator they lent to that zoo. Incidentally, the gators are not albinos -- it

Four rare white alligators visit Orlando's Gatorland  -  Feb 18, 2009
eTaiwan News,They were taken to the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans. These were not the more common pink-eyed albino gators, but are called leucistic (loo-SIS-tic),

It's a giant anteater! Boy or girl? Wait a bit.  -  Jan 28, 2009
KATC,8, goes on display Wednesday at the Audubon Zoo. General Curator Rick Dietz says it will probably be a few weeks before it's big enough to handle and weigh.

Mardi Gras eats at Fincastle's  -  Feb 18, 2009
Yes! Weekly,By Brian Clarey “Well I went on down/ to da Audubon Zoo/ And dey all axed for you.� The Morphis brothers, Emmett and Jody, bounce behind the counter at

Audubon Institute, parish may partner  -  Feb 4, 2009
News Banner,The Audubon Institute, based in New Orleans, operates nine facilities that include Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, the Aquarium of the Americas,

White alligator is one of rarest in world  -  Feb 16, 2009
Telegraph.co.uk,The group later brought the hatchlings to the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans where only a few of the rare reptiles survived, before they were brought to

Phoenix Zoo ranked No. 4  -  Feb 19, 2009
Phoenix Business Journal,Fort Worth and Houston zoos in Texas, Cincinnati Zoo, Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Fla., the Philadelphia Zoo and the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans.

World's Largest Collection Of White Alligators  -  Jan 28, 2009
North American Press Syndicate,The group later brought the hatchlings to the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans where only a few of the rare reptiles survived. Now located along the theme park's

Audubon Zoo serves up a fall festival with a wild twist  -  Oct 24, 2008
Houma Courier,An Audubon Zoo employee entertains crowds by feeding an alligator during a previous year’s Louisiana Swamp Fest. 11:55 am-1:10 pm Hadley J. Castille and his

Columbus trainer teaches animals tricks  -  Nov 12, 2008
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer,She then moved to New Orleans to train sea lions, rhinos, primates and more at the Audubon Zoo. She made the transition to training dogs in 1995 and opened

BR tax proposal centers on Audubon Alive project  -  Oct 25, 2008
2TheAdvocate,Roughly one-fourth of the mayor’s $989 million construction program would be allocated to create the same type of tourist attraction as the Audubon Zoo and

NO zoo offers refuge  -  Oct 20, 2008
2TheAdvocate,...“After quarantine, the ducks will be temporarily on exhibit in Audubon Zoo lagoons and other exhibit areas,� Burnette said. The lengthy tegus lizards,

Researcher puts elephants to the test  -  Oct 25, 2008
KATC,It was after hours at the Audubon Zoo _ one of four zoos where Rowe is studying how elephants, which can't sweat or pant to bring their temperatures down

Tricks and Treats: Zoos go all out for Halloween  -  Oct 26, 2008
LubbockOnline.com,..."For some, our event has replaced the traditional trick-or-treating around the neighborhood," said Sarah Burnette, spokeswoman for the Audubon Zoo in New

New Orleans Marriott Offers Four Legs or Fins Package  -  Oct 22, 2008
MarketWatchAudubon Zoo - Home to more than 1300 animals, the zoo blends the exotic excitement of animals from around the globe with the serenity of its lush gardens.

Endangered gopher frogs get a break this year  -  Nov 2, 2008
San Francisco Chronicle,The Audubon Zoo in New Orleans got 36 tadpoles. Sixteen survived. "They were smaller than a pea when we put them in the tanks," said Nick Hanna,

Photos: Even a Grasshopper Can be President  -  Nov 2, 2008
MarketWatchAfter a month of crawling for votes, Louisiana favorite son Domino accepted his party's top post at Audubon Zoo's annual Swamp Fest.

An Uptown Swamp  -  Oct 28, 2008
OffBeat Magazine,...“The zoo is the best place to take a four- or five-year-old child,� says Burnette, the Public Relations Director for the Audubon Zoo.

Alive push changes role  -  Nov 2, 2008
2TheAdvocate,Like the Audubon Zoo and the Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans, the proposed Baton Rouge museum would be built with tax dollars.

Daughter to postpone birthday for dad’s big day  -  Nov 14, 2008
Daily Comet,..."In return, we'll have her birthday party on Saturday at Audubon Zoo." Jimenez's graduation concludes a journey that began in mid-July.

Here are some things you can do  -  Oct 31, 2008
Daily Comet,Audubon Zoo members pay no admission fees. For information on the Louisiana Swamp Festival, call 504-581-4629 or 800-774-7394 or visit AudubonInsti tute.org

Inside Report for Oct. 24, 2008  -  Oct 23, 2008
2TheAdvocate,...earth sciences and coastal sciences in the same way that Audubon projects in New Orleans have with the Aquarium, the Audubon Zoo and the Insectarium.

Scaring up fun is easy this weekend, with very adult haunted ...  -  Oct 24, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Boo at the Zoo Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St. The Halloween party for kids up to age 12 includes games, trick-or-treating, a haunted house,

The Big Easy is the Big Scary this Halloween  -  Oct 26, 2008
New York Daily News,Boo at the Zoo is a yearly event hosted by the Audubon Zoo and the Children's Hospital, featuring a haunted house, trick-or-treating and a ghost train

GOP panel opposes tax plan  -  Oct 24, 2008
2TheAdvocate,Both the Audubon Zoo and the Aquarium of the Americas received construction funds from specially designated property taxes in New Orleans, Holden said.

Calendar: Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008  -  Nov 9, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Sierra Club Program Dominion Auditorium, Audubon Zoo (enter gate to far right of main gate). Zack Lemann of the Audubon Nature Institute gives a

Few attend open house for tax plan  -  Oct 29, 2008
2TheAdvocate,The centerpiece of the program is a $247.5 million riverfront attraction that would be operated by the Audubon Nature Institute, which runs the Audubon Zoo,

Wo, Was, Wann  -  Oct 22, 2008
Rhein Main Presse,18.20 Audubon Zoo und World of Mardigras, 18.30 WMM - 857, 21.00 Infotext, 21.30 Carmen Selzer - CD-Release im Lincoln-Theater Worms, 23.10 Politik hautnah

Culinary cheer and Zoobilation  -  Sep 19, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Kids of all ages could go behind the scenes and discover, according to the invitation, how "wild life can be at Audubon Zoo." There were keeper chats,

SC Auction to Have Paintings by Penguin, Sea Lions  -  Sep 16, 2008
ABC NewsAP In this undated photo released by the Audubon Zoo, Sushi, a sea lion at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, wields her paint brush.

Audubon Aquarium Opens With Special Deals  -  Sep 5, 2008
WDSU,Unlike during Hurricane Katrina, the aquarium did not sustain any major losses. The Audubon Zoo and Insectarium will reopen on Tuesday, officials said.

SC auction to have paintings by penguin, sea lions  -  Sep 16, 2008
Centre Daily Times,AP Photo In this undated photo released by the Audubon Zoo, Sushi, a sea lion at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, wields her paint brush.

Staff evacuates endangered species campus  -  Aug 31, 2008
KATC,Although crisis teams remained at the aquarium and the Audubon Zoo, staffers evacuated the Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species on Sunday.

Mill Mountain Zoo program brings animals to hospital  -  Sep 18, 2008
Roanoke Times,She had participated in a similar program with the Audubon Zoo in her previous job at Children's Hospital in New Orleans and thought to herself: Why not do

Signs of recovery  -  Aug 28, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Three black crowned crane chicks hatched at Audubon Zoo, the first since Hurricane Katrina. The last time the zoo had new crane chicks was in late 2004.

ART CALENDAR  -  Sep 24, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Color Palette classes are held on Saturdays, 1-4 pm, and painting themes will include: Saturday, Lake Pontchartrain Redfish; Oct. 4, Audubon Zoo Flamingos;

PARENTS & CHILDREN CALENDAR  -  Aug 31, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,16 and will be held Tuesdays at 10 am and 1 pm, and on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10 am at the Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans.

Reptilian invasion: Saving Pacific island birds from snakes  -  Sep 7, 2008
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,Five zoos, comprising the Honolulu Zoo, Louisville Zoo, Memphis Zoo, Audubon Zoo and ours, have banded together with the US Fish and Wildlife Service to

Nation's best zoos let visitors go wild over exotic animals  -  Sep 7, 2008
Asbury Park Press,..."The Audubon Zoo is just a few blocks from Tulane University, where I attended graduate school," Gingrich says. "They have done a brilliant job here

Kids in the kitchen  -  Sep 18, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Register now for a chance to spend the night at Audubon Zoo. Children 5 and older and their parents can bring a tent and a sleeping bag and do some night

ART CALENDAR  -  Sep 19, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Color Palette classes are held on Saturdays, 1-4 pm, and include: Saturday, Lake Pontchartrain Redfish; Oct. 4, Audubon Zoo Flamingos; Oct. 18, Slidell,

Families here and in New Orleans prepare for hurricane  -  Aug 31, 2008
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,While her husband packed up the house, Brenda Walkenhorst packed up small animals at New Orleans' 120-year-old Audubon Zoo, where she serves as education

Fall fairs and festivals  -  Sep 11, 2008
2TheAdvocate,LOUISIANA SWAMP FEST: 10 am-5 pm, Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans. Wild fun for all ages, featuring Cajun cuisine, crafts and entertainment,

Gretna officer shines in athletic contests  -  Sep 17, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,I also rode my bike from the Audubon Zoo bike trail all the way to Destrehan and back. I also run in my neighborhood," he said. Now, he said, "I'm hoping to

Family Weekend 2008  -  Sep 17, 2008
Loyola University New Orleans,Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band, dancing, socializing, and of course, Cajun and Creole cuisine, with a special appearance by Audubon Zoo's Wetland Express.

Ranger turns attention to Bayou Segnette  -  Sep 13, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,McKinney, formerly a zookeeper at Audubon Zoo for 20 years, is passionate about scheduling nature programming at the state park for school groups,

Ask Chris Paul: 2008 Offseason, Part 2  -  Sep 8, 2008
Hornets.comI had a good time when we had one of our team events at the Audubon Zoo. I’ve been to Preservation Hall, which was unbelievable.

In New Orleans, Move-In Day (Again)  -  Sep 8, 2008
Inside Higher Ed,Across St. Charles Avenue from Loyola University New Orleans, the grounds of Audubon Zoo were littered with branches and other debris on Sunday,

Hunker down and wait  -  Sep 4, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,The giraffes are wandering around their pen in the Audubon Zoo and I always try to stop and talk to those guys over the fence so there's always that.

Hotel in downtown New Orleans gives guests choices  -  Aug 30, 2008
24-7PressRelease.com (press release)Just one block from Bourbon Street, this historic downtown New Orleans hotel is also near the Audubon Zoo and Superdome. Originally built in 1925,

Animals Set to Auction Their Art  -  Sep 9, 2008
LiveScience.com,Credit: Niabi Zoo A painting by a sea lion at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans will go on auction during the Sept. 16 "Art by Animals" event conducted by the

COMMUNITY REPORT  -  14 Aug 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Audubon Zoo is offering two book clubs for nature lovers: the Audubon Zoo Book Club and the Audubon Zoo Book Club for Parent and Child.

Deb soiree takes guests on 'Safari'  -  14 Aug 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,And that's just what happened when a debutante quintet entertained with their parents at the Audubon Zoo Cajun Ballroom. It's situated in the Louisiana

Half-price admission  -  Jul 30, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Louisiana residents get half off the price of admission to Audubon Zoo for the month of August. Regular admission to the zoo is $12.50 for adults,

Summer still hot time for reading at library  -  Jul 30, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Prize packages for the summer reading program include a pass for free Audubon Zoo admission for a child and an adult on Aug. 8, 9 or 10.

South American stork spotted in Louisiana  -  Aug 6, 2008
The Associated PressLee Schoen, curator of birds at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, said he believes they all are at the Dallas World Aquarium. And there have been fewer than a

Random thoughts and vacation talk  -  Jul 25, 2008
Houma Courier,As you’re reading this I’m at Audubon Zoo in New Orleans with my family. I’m picturing Griffin starting to get whinny and covered with sweat from head to

Off the Clock  -  Jul 28, 2008
New Orleans CityBusiness,My son, wife and I will go to Audubon Zoo and Audubon Park quite a bit, and we like to go to our neighbors’ house to have some margaritas on the weekends.

House of Bugs: Science, whimsy team up to teach, enchant visitors ...  -  Jul 31, 2008
Winston-Salem Journal,Audubon Institute's Aquarium of the Americas on the riverfront took heavy damage, though the Audubon Zoo fared better. The insectarium had been expected to

School fair is Saturday in NO  -  Aug 7, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Saturday's activities include face painting, the Audubon Zoo Bug Bus and performances by local school marching bands.

$99 hotel suites in New Orleans  -  Aug 6, 2008
24-7PressRelease.com (press release)Explore the famed Aquarium of the Americas, visit the Audubon Zoo for outdoor adventures or experience the brand-new Audubon Insectarium located right next

Yeah, it's a zoo alright. . .  -  Jul 27, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,...date from the 1800's and are beautiful, but some of the enclosures (for the big cats and the monkeys) are small and reminiscent of the old Audubon Zoo.

Kip’s billion-dollar gamble  -  Jul 29, 2008
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report,The Audubon Nature Institute, which operates 11 facilities in New Orleans, including the Aquarium of the Americas, Audubon Zoo and newly opened Insectarium,

Streets of New Orleans fill with music — and visitors — as city's ...  -  Jul 25, 2008
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer,...the Audubon Insectarium, which opened last month on Canal Street, near the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, an Imax theater, and the Audubon Zoo.

Holden unveils nearly $1 billion tax proposal  -  Jul 16, 2008
WBXH,..."Audubon Alive" would be operated by the Audubon Institute - the group that operates New Orleans attractions including the Audubon Zoo and the Aquarium of

Baton Rouge Voters Face $989M Package  -  Jul 17, 2008
Bond Buyer (subscription),The organization operates the Audubon Zoo and the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans. An economic study said the river park would bring 500000

Pulling out all stops  -  Jul 21, 2008
New Orleans CityBusiness,...a package that includes a nightly room rate of $169 in addition to breakfast for four and four tickets to the Audubon Zoo, Aquarium or Insectarium.

Rare US sighting of South American stork  -  Aug 6, 2008
KDBC,Lee Schoen, curator of birds at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, said he believes they all are at the Dallas World Aquarium. Officials say there also have

Luxury Hotel in New Orleans Offers Gas Rebates to Dallas Groups  -  Jul 28, 2008
dBusinessNews New Orleans (press release),Just one block from Bourbon Street , this historic downtown New Orleans hotel is also near the Audubon Zoo and Superdome. Originally built in 1925,

Mobile medical unit aids uninsured  -  Jul 20, 2008
Washington Times,REMOTE AREA MEDICAL Patients wait in line for free medical services from Remote Area Medical at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans in 2006 after Hurricane

Holden unveils plans for tourist attraction  -  Jul 15, 2008
WBXH,The Audubon Institute is the organization that operates several attractions in New Orleans, including the Audubon Zoo and the Audubon Aquarium of the

Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, and...Mom and Dad??  -  Jul 16, 2008
eMediaWorld.com Newswire Press Release Distribution Service (press release),Family Vacation: -- Hansen's Sno-Blitz Sweet Shop -- Audubon Zoo -- Audubon Insectarium -- Creole Creamery -- Streetcar ride through the Garden District

Whooping Crane Lays Egg At Zoo  -  Apr 9, 2008
WDSU,Only 15 were alive in 1941, when an Evangeline Parish farmer brought a female with a broken wing to the Audubon Zoo. The current wild flocks and caged birds

Growing a business from the ground up  -  Apr 18, 2008
Moncton ThisWeek,..."While I was there I went to the Audubon Zoo. I immediately liked the name Audubon and thought it would be a good name for my company.

Where Y'at Magazine's Six Things To Do This Weekend  -  Apr 21, 2008
WDSU,Audubon Zoo’s Zoo To Do For Kids will be held 6:30 to 9 pm Friday, April 25 at the zoo, 6500 Magazine Street. During Zoo To Do For Kids,

Asian heritage fest is Saturday at zoo  -  Apr 16, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,The 2008 Asian Pacific American Society's (APAS) Heritage Festival is Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm at the Audubon Zoo. "The festival is a service to the

Bug buzz builds at Custom House  -  Apr 15, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,...at www.welovebugs.org, www.auduboninstitute.org or any of Audubon's other facilities, such as the Audubon Zoo and Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.

Audubon Insectarium seeks bug ambassadors  -  Mar 29, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Conceived by Audubon Nature Institute CEO Ron Forman in the 1980s as a simple bug exhibit at the Audubon Zoo, the plan blossomed into a full-blown

Polk Monkey Hunt Challenge: Escaped Troop Has Split Up  -  Apr 23, 2008
Tampa Tribune,The reddish brown patas monkeys, such as this one at New Orleans Audubon Zoo, are not considered dangerous and carry no diseases.

Taking the kids: Volunteering in New Orleans  -  Apr 8, 2008
CNN...through Woldenberg Riverfront Park, going to the first-rate Audubon Aquarium (check out the white alligator) and Audubon Zoo (www.auduboninstitute.org).

Comeback city  -  Apr 5, 2008
Knoxville News Sentinel,The Audubon Zoo houses 2000 animals and re-creates a Louisiana swamp complete with dripping Spanish moss. From here, we are in easy reach of the charming

FORUMS Travel Forum  -  Apr 19, 2008
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com,...restaurants such as Galatoire's and Arnaud's, and boasts unique local icons like Hansen's snowballs and the albino alligators at the Audubon Zoo.

Johnette Downing brings her energy and family fun to French ...  -  Apr 9, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Hands-on activities will be led by educators from the Audubon Zoo. Make your own shade: Volunteers will teach children how to create paper hats -- something

A springtime of public service in Plymouth  -  Apr 4, 2008
Laconia Citizen,...the area's famed swamp tours, dined on local specialties like catfish and crawfish, and did some sightseeing in the French Quarter and the Audubon Zoo.

Sea lions back home at the Audubon Zoo  -  Feb 13, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,By Nina Wolgelenter Porpoising through familiar waters again, Audubon Zoo's beloved sea lions have made their way home from post-Katrina exile at Moody

Zoo celebrates Black History Month  -  Feb 9, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Matt Rose/Times-PicayuneMembers of Iota Tau Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity from LSU at last year's Stomp At the Audubon Zoo.

Sea lions evacuated after Katrina back in New Orleans  -  Feb 8, 2008
Houston Chronicle,AP NEW ORLEANS — Five California sea lions evacuated to Texas after Hurricane Katrina are back at the Audubon Zoo, and their admirers will be able to see

Zoo helps cops nab clawless 40-pound wildcat  -  Feb 5, 2008
Hattiesburg American,AP NEW ORLEANS – Police called the Audubon Zoo for help when a wildcat was reported Uptown. A tranquilizer dart subdued the 40-pound beast, which had been

Sea lions sent to Texas after Katrina return to New Orleans  -  Feb 8, 2008
KSWO,AP - February 8, 2008 7:25 PM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Five California sea lions evacuated to Texas after 2005's Hurricane Katrina are back at the Audubon Zoo

'Wild' cat found roaming Uptown  -  Feb 4, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,New Orleans police enlisted the help of the Audubon Zoo on Monday evening after officers were called on a report of a "wild" cat roaming Uptown.

Kenner Police Arrest New Orleans Woman For Fraud  -  Feb 12, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Through the course of the criminal investigation it was determined that Ms. Ridgley, an employee at Audubon Zoo, used an electronic "skimming" device while

NOLA's festival recap  -  Feb 15, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Events ranging from activities at the Audubon Zoo to the Louisiana State Museum with exhibits for the entire family. But be careful because strong weather

Forman new chairman of Superdome commission  -  Jan 29, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,...the president and chief executive officer of the Audubon Nature Institute, which oversees the Audubon Zoo and Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.

Solar Utility Vehicle (SUV) to be a Hot Commodity at Florida State ...  -  Feb 7, 2008
Autochannel (press release)To date, BP America has donated SUVs to the organizations listed below: MD Department of General Services MD Department of Natural Resources Audubon Zoo,

Eating favorite delicacies on the road requires patience  -  Jan 27, 2008
Daytona Beach News-Journal,I toured the Garden District by trolley, caught a shuttle to the Audubon Zoo, then the trolley to near the hotel and back. I don't remember anymore what I

Tougher fill rules shaping up  -  01 Dec 2007
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Monkey Hills surrounded by valleys that flooded every time it rained," Durabb said, referring to the man-made hill that children climb in Audubon Zoo.

Fitch Upgrades $222MM of Selected Orleans Parish, Louisiana Credits  -  Nov 29, 2007
News & Observer,...the Aquarium of the Americas, which reopened in May 2006 after completion of storm-related repairs (the commission also operates the Audubon Zoo).

The Audubon Zoo's annual Fais do do and food fest returns  -  Nov 1, 2007
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,It's time for Audubon Zoo's annual two-day fais do do better known as Swamp Fest. Slated to perform this year are Big Red & the Zydeco Playmakers,

Zoo gets new reptile director  -  Nov 19, 2007
Florida Times-Union,Dino Ferri comes to Jacksonville from the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, where his nine-year tenure included his recent role as a curator.

What can you do?  -  Nov 25, 2007
Burlington Hawk Eye,There are museums, pro and college sports teams, museums -- the new World War II museum is stunning -- the Audubon Zoo, the Aquarium and so on.

Sanctuary has talks with the animals  -  Oct 19, 2007
Arizona Republic,Senior veterinarian at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans from 1992 to 2005, Aguilar is director of conservation and science at the Phoenix Zoo.

Rare gator Mardi to 'treat' zoo visitors through Halloween  -  Sep 29, 2007
Palm Beach Daily News,The 9-foot, 250-pound alligator, visiting the Palm Beaches since June, was due back at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans at the end of September.

COUNTRY STAR WALKER WEDS AT THE ZOO  -  Oct 1, 2007
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),The couple closed down a section of the Audubon Zoo on Saturday (29Sep07) for the private ceremony. This is Walker's second marriage.

Clay Walker Gets Married  -  Oct 2, 2007
Country WeeklyClay Walker and model Jessica Craig were married over the weekend at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans. October 2, 2007 – “This is one of the happiest days of

Clay Walker Marries Model Jessica Craig  -  Oct 1, 2007
CMT.com,29) at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans. Tracy Lawrence performed at the wedding, and two of Lawrence's band members, Landon Taylor and Ken Smith,

South by Northwest  -  Sep 26, 2007
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report,This much is clear: The Audubon Zoo is a significantly better zoo than the one in Portland. Regardless, the children's museum, with its focus on imaginative

Sunday's calendar listings  -  Oct 14, 2007
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Sierra Club Meeting Dominion Auditorium, Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St. Colleen Morgan of the Audubon Nature Institute gives a presentation "Wetlands

Betty Wisdom, tireless civic leader, dies at 76  -  Sep 22, 2007
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,...and was a key figure in creating the nationally acclaimed Audubon Zoo, died Saturday morning at Ochsner Medical Center of complications from cancer.

Louisiana Business Shorts: Durable Goods, Shreveport ,Donald Trump ...  -  Sep 26, 2007
Bayou Buzz,...its 20th annual 5K Walk/Run fundraiser will take place on Sunday, September 30, 2007 at Audubon Zoo and wind its way through beautiful Audubon Park .

Sept. 24 - Oct. 3  -  Sep 24, 2007
New Orleans CityBusiness,United Negro College Fund annual fund run/walk, 7:30 am registration at the Riverview Area behind Audubon Zoo. The run begins at 9 am and the walk follows

PR Problem Contributing to Wild Asiatic Elephant Decline  -  Sep 28, 2007
Student Operated Press,Joseph Ratliff IV is the elephant handler of the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and said that to many people an elephant is just an elephant.

Court watchers keep tabs as cases drag on  -  Oct 21, 2007
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Ann Rabin, who for 20 years was the director of education and volunteers for the Audubon Zoo, spent her first day as a court watcher watching a pre-Katrina

Louisiana Business Shorts: New Orleans Economy and Conventions ...  -  Oct 8, 2007
Bayou Buzz,Major Attractions: All the major attractions in the city, including the Harrah’s Casino, the Audubon Zoo, Aquarium and IMAX theater, Mardi Gras World,

The Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Louisiana - A Great Vacation and ...  -  Aug 6, 2007
أرابياThat's because it's home to the Audubon Zoo, which is one of the nation's best zoos. There are more than 1500 animals that come from many different

Heat Wave Kills 37 in South, Midwest  -  Aug 17, 2007
ABC NewsAn Orangutan at the Audubon Zoo cools off in the water in New Orleans, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Judi Bottoni) The Associated Press By BETH RUCKER

SCUTTLING BACK ON TRACK  -  Jul 23, 2007
Times Picayune,Although the site and the plans have changed greatly since then, the general idea has remained the same: to create a counterpart to the Audubon Zoo and the

Moluccan cockatoo, tree boa steal show Wildlife encounters at ...  -  Aug 5, 2007
Laconia Citizen,By VICTORIA GUAY LACONIA — Sounds of laughter filled the Prescott Farm Audubon Center Saturday as zoo curator Derek Small's unusual animals were stealing

Maria Anglin: Guess who's coming to lunch?  -  Aug 4, 2007
San Antonio Express,...of the Garden District would be up in arms if the taco trucks were setting up shop in front of Anne Rice's old digs or in the park by the Audubon Zoo.

Getting Jazzed Up: New Orleans’ Renaissance Pere Marquette Embarks ...  -  Aug 2, 2007
Fast Pitch! (press release)Located only one block from Bourbon Street, this historic New Orleans French Quarter hotel is also in close proximity to the Audubon Zoo and the Superdome.



New Season of 'Dirty Jobs' Kicks Off Nov. 28  25 Sep 2002
Then at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Mike joins the penguin keeper as he crawls into the habitat nests to clean out the poo, feathers, food and dirt that ... - Starpulse.com,

Swamp Fest at the Audubon Zoo  Nov 2, 2006
K Â?ick out the jams this weekend as the Audubon Zoo celebrates Cajun food, music and crafts under its newly lush live oaks at the 22nd annual Louisiana Swamp ... - Times Picayune,

Short-staffed zoo challenged by upkeep  Oct 30, 2006
...by Jaime Guillet. One of the white tigers at Audubon Zoo lazily approaches his lagoon and paws at stagnant, antifreeze colored water. ... - New Orleans CityBusiness,

Special Events  Oct 26, 2006
Children's Events Boo at the Zoo Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St. The Halloween party for kids 12 and younger includes games, trick ... - Times Picayune,

New Orleans' Largest Convention in One Year Underway: The National ...  Nov 10, 2006
...of the Americas, Mardi Gras World, The Shops at Canal Place, The Riverwalk, New Orleans Arena, Jax Brewery, Harrah's Casino, Audubon Zoo, national museums ... - Yahoo! News (press release)

Alligators in swimming pools  Oct 29, 2006
The influx of wildlife was something Rick Atkinson, curator of swamp exhibit at Audubon Zoo, predicted even before the floodwaters receded. ... - Rutland Herald,

Special Events  Nov 2, 2006
Louisiana Swamp Fest Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St. Cajun cuisine, crafts, demonstrations, animal presentations and music on two ... - Times Picayune,

Project Prints offers early intervention innovative therapies ...  Oct 25, 2006
...chance to meet. Project Prints also hosts family socials and field trips, such as a recent trip to Audubon Zoo. The children — not ... - Picayune Item, [an error occurred while processing this directive]


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