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Aquarium of the Americas
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Visit one of the nation's top aquariums! Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Aquarium of the Americas will take you on a journey from the Caribbean Sea to the muddy Mississippi and Gulf of Mexico. Also featuring the Amazon Rainforest, Changing Exhibits Gallery (with something new every year!), Seahorses Gallery and the country's largest collection of jellyfish. You'll delight at watching penguins and sea otters play, meet a shark up close, and explore the wonders of the sea!
At the corner of Canal Street and the River, (504) 581-4629
go to website: www.auduboninstitute.org

Audubon Zoo
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Discover Audubon Zoo, ranked among the top five zoos in the country! See what makes it best in the South. An expanded and renovated Louisiana Swamp, featuring cultural and hands-on Cajun lifestyle activities, And, for a limited time, see rare White Lions, plus a new pair of White Tigers.
6500 Magazine St., (504) 581-4689 or (800) 774-7394
go to website: www.auduboninstitute.org

Safari tours at the Global Wildlife Center
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"Naturally Wild!" Educational and uniquely exciting. Take a guided covered wagon tour of 900 acres with more than 3000 animals ROAMING FREE. 50 Species from around the world! You feed the animals!
One hour North of New Orleans, (504) 624-WILD
go to website: www.globalwildlife.com

IMAX Theatre
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Experience the power of the Entergy IMAX Theatre, now showing 2D and 3D adventure films on a 5 and a half story screen with 11,500 watts of surround sound! For tickets and showtimes call (504)581-IMAX (4629)
At the corner of Canal Street and the River (504)581-IMAX (4629) go to website: www.auduboninstitute.org

Mardi Gras World
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Come see where Mardi Gras is made! "Where it's Carnival Year Round" Mardi Gras museum with video theater, float and costume exhibits, and tours. Tours every day from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
233 Newton St., (504) 361-7821 go to website: www.kernstudios.com


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WWII Museum
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The WWII Museum (formerly The National D-Day Museum) shows visitors the American experience during the World War II years, celebrates the American spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage, and sacrifice of the men and women who won World War II and promotes the exploration and expression of these values by future generations.
945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012
go to website: www.ddaymuseum.org

Musee Wax Conti
Learn about the exciting and romantic history of New Orleans. See and hear 146 authentically costumed figures, life-size and realistic to the tiniest detail!
917 Rue Conti, (504) 525-2605 (Call for new post-Katrina hours)
go to website: www.get-waxed.com


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Audubon Park and Golf Course
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Located in the uptown area, Audubon Park provides the setting for majestic live oaks, walking and jogging trails, a golf course and the Audubon Zoo. Take the streetcar from downtown for a great way to reach the park!
6500 Magazine St., (504) 581-4689
go to website: www.auduboninstitute.org

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