Exploring Audubon Zoo

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There are often things you have in mind that you want to make sure you see whenever you travel to different cities. And then, there are things that you do not think about until after you leave the city, and you regret the fact that you did not see them! When it comes to New Orleans, Audubon Zoo is one of those places that tends to get overlooked, and after people leave the city they regret not having had a chance to see it!

Audubon Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the country - having been around since 1915 - and it is also one of the most significant zoos. But in addition to being interesting from a purely historical perspective, Audubon Zoo is also interesting for the animals it houses!

At Audubon Zoo, you will enjoy an experience that is truly and uniquely "Southern Louisiana" - with the most "Southern Louisiana" area of all being the swamplands. When you visit the swamp exhibit at Audubon Zoo, you will be immersed in a full picture of the animal landscape of Southern Louisiana. With animals ranging from black bears to cottonmouth snakes to alligators - and with a fully authentic setting - you will feel like you are truly in the swamp. But not only does this area have these animals you could find at other zoos; it also has the famous white alligators! These alligators belong to a litter in which all the alligators were born completely white, and they are one of the most unique aspects of the zoo.

You will be able to find plenty of other animals at Audubon Zoo also - besides just the swamp animals - and, you will be able to visit Monkey Hill! Monkey Hill is a manmade hill that is considered to be the highest point in New Orleans - about thirty feet above sea level! In fact, this hill was originally built so that the children of New Orleans would know what a hill looks like!

If you want to get the full flavor of New Orleans on a trip to the city, make sure you stop by Audubon Zoo - you will truly be happy that you remembered, and that you made the effort to go.