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Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
by Hilton 
There’s plenty of action for all ages down in New Orleans, making it a perfect spot for a family-friendly vacation. Zoos, children’s museums, fun festivals and more will keep your brood entertained. TravelSkoot shows you the top family-fun activities in New Orleans, ensuring your next trip there will surely not be your last.
One of the country's top-ranked zoos, Audubon Zoo offers an exotic mix of animals from around the globe, engaging natural habitats and lush gardens. Check out the mystical Louisiana swamp or explore the hands-on animal encounters. You can also ride the Endangered Species Carousel, Safari Simulator and Swamp Train. With innovative natural-habitat exhibits and an animal collection ranging from white alligators to white tigers, Audubon Zoo has become one of the South's favorite family gathering spots.
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Stop by the Audubon Insectarium for a day of up-close-and-personal live insect encounters. Housed in the historic U.S. Custom House on Canal Street in downtown New Orleans, this interactive insect estate offers exhibits such as Life Underground, in which you'll virtually be shrunk down to the size of a ladybug. You'll also learn about creepy crawlers in the Crescent City and sample exotic insect eats. Make sure to check out the tranquil Japanese butterfly garden before you leave.
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The world-class Aquarium of the Americas is highly entertaining and painlessly educational. Its beautifully constructed exhibits hold a veritable ocean of aquatic life. Walk through the underwater tunnel in the vivid Caribbean Reef, view a shark-filled re-creation of the Gulf of Mexico, or drop by the penguin exhibit. In Waters of the Americas, wander through lush rainforests, complete with birds and piranhas. Don’t miss the frogs, sea horses or the impossibly cute giant sea otters. In the interactive play zone, kids can touch cownose rays.
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The Louisiana Children's Museum is 30,000 square feet of hands-on fun! The engaging exhibits and exciting programs are all designed with curious kids — and grown-ups — in mind. Pilot a tugboat down the mighty Mississippi, trap your shadow or stand inside a gigantic bubble. Even young kids will have a special space to climb, crawl, hide and explore. Learning has never been more fun!
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Hop aboard the Creole Queen paddleboat for a leisurely cruise down the mighty Mississippi. Paddling the waters of one of the world's busiest ports since 1983, this enchanting voyage will take you along the French Quarter, plantations, Jackson Square and other scenic New Orleans backdrops. The Creole Queen offers decadent dinners and live jazz, and the boat's Victorian-style interiors will take you back to a bygone era.
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Hilton New Orleans Airport is situated on 10-acres of beautifully landscaped property, directly across from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. All 317 oversized guest rooms feature the best amenities for business and leisure travelers alike and include soundproof windows for a great night's sleep. An ideal location for meetings and seminars, the hotel has over 21,000 square feet of flexible banquet space with a well-equipped on-site Audio Visual Department and a gorgeous French Quarter Style Courtyard for special outdoor events. Just minutes from the great historical sights of downtown, the Hilton New Orleans Airport is the perfect place to rest your head on your next New Orleans stay.
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