Aquarium of the Americas
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 861-5105
- Hours:
- Tue-Sun 10am-5pm
Editorial Review for Aquarium of the Americas – by Maura York
Overview
Visitors get up close to thousands of creatures from the depths of North and South American waters. A tunnel made of see-through acrylic delivers patrons into the aquatic action of the Caribbean Reef exhibit. Jumbo stingrays skim overhead and sharks lurk just beyond the walls in a surreal reversal of a goldfish bowl.
The Experience
The Mississippi Gallery includes white alligators and sea turtles, and a Gulf of Mexico showcase--replete with requisite oil rig--features more pals of "Jaws" and various species of fish. The Aquarium of the Americas also houses jellyfish and penguins, plus plenty of land-dwelling birds and reptiles. Don't miss the playful sea otters; you won't find them anywhere else near here. Awash in "infotainment," there are hourly stage shows and a unique petting zoo of deep-sea creatures.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoA ticket stub from the aquarium gets you three hours of free parking at the Hilton's "whale wall."
User Reviews for Aquarium of the Americas
03/21/2008 Posted by kds1107
Need to update this site. This site said 3 hrs free parking at the Wall of Whales with ticket stub...we were still charged $5.00 and were under the 3 hrs. This site also gives incorrect admission prices because we arrived at 4 p.m. and for 2 adults / 2 children it was $70.00 including the 3D IMAX. This site says $16 for adults and 9.50 for children...actual cost-$22.50 for adults / $17.50 for children not including IMAX (extra for IMAX). We would've at least expected a partial discount for arriving late, but no. The IMAX Whales & Dolphins 3D movie was interesting but the 3D parts actually left us having to close one eye and with a headache. We will not be returning and if you've been once you definitely do not need to go again. Look to Chattanooga's amazing aquarium or the new one in Atlanta, GA.
Pros: on the RiverWalk
Cons: to pricey
11/17/2006 Posted by dmenkes
I was taken here by my parents on a schoolday in the fall so it wasn't very crowded. As I understand it, it gets insane in the summer and on weekends. I'm not sure if I'd want to go then. I remember walking through the giant tube with the massive tank of every kind of fish imaginable. The sting ray exhibit alone was worth going for.
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