Audubon Louisiana Nature Center

Audubon Louisiana Nature Center Nature trails, Interpretive Center, and Planetarium located in New Orleans East.

Audubon Louisiana Nature Center is located adjacent to Joe Brown Park in New Orleans East on 86 acres of hardwood bottomland forest, with modern buildings, beautiful nature trails and new programs celebrating the wonders of nature.

Our 3rd annual family-friendly Evening in Nature at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center is coming up on Friday, June 19th! L...
06/04/2026

Our 3rd annual family-friendly Evening in Nature at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center is coming up on Friday, June 19th! Learn more and get your tickets here: bit.ly/4ufB9Ks

Time for a turtle check-up! Ranger Darcy recently completed a weigh-in with our Interpretive Center turtles. Regular wei...
06/02/2026

Time for a turtle check-up! Ranger Darcy recently completed a weigh-in with our Interpretive Center turtles. Regular weight checks are an important part of their care and help us keep track of their health and well-being. 🐢

Caught “O” the Western rat snake mid-blep! 🐍 👅
05/29/2026

Caught “O” the Western rat snake mid-blep! 🐍 👅

A little rain can’t stop the fun at the Nature Center!
05/28/2026

A little rain can’t stop the fun at the Nature Center!

Today is World Otter Day! To celebrate, we’ll have a special DIY otter craft and activity pages available during open ho...
05/27/2026

Today is World Otter Day! To celebrate, we’ll have a special DIY otter craft and activity pages available during open hours at the Interpretive Center throughout this week (Thursday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.).

PLUS, we’re excited to welcome back the River Otter Monitoring Project to share more about the otter neighbors we have here in the USA during our Nature Neighbors program at 11 a.m. this Saturday, May 30.

We can’t get over these beautiful mosaic tables by artist Jamar Pierre in collaboration with youth artists from Arts New...
05/22/2026

We can’t get over these beautiful mosaic tables by artist Jamar Pierre in collaboration with youth artists from Arts New Orleans' Young Artist Movement (YAM). These young creatives learned mosaic and tile-setting techniques while infusing their own voices into each design.

Be sure to check them out on your next visit to the Nature Center!

Did you know our Interpretive Center has a hands-on activities table for kids of all ages?This month, it’s all about Fea...
05/21/2026

Did you know our Interpretive Center has a hands-on activities table for kids of all ages?

This month, it’s all about Feathered Friends! Stop by during open hours (Thursday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.) to explore the diversity of Louisiana birds with fun crafts and more.

Join us for our 3rd annual family-friendly Evening in Nature at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center happening on Friday, Jun...
05/19/2026

Join us for our 3rd annual family-friendly Evening in Nature at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center happening on Friday, June 19th! Learn more and get your tickets here: bit.ly/4ufB9Ks

Did you really visit our Interpretive Center if you didn’t snap a photo here? 📸
05/15/2026

Did you really visit our Interpretive Center if you didn’t snap a photo here? 📸

The sign says it all. Y’all come back anytime! 🙌
05/13/2026

The sign says it all. Y’all come back anytime! 🙌

Address

11000 Lake Forest Boulevard
New Orleans, LA
70127

Opening Hours

Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

(504) 581-4629

Website

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