# Audubon Zoo, United States: what it is and when to go

> Audubon Zoo is a zoo in Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (Metairie, Louisiana). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 05. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/audubon-zoo/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Zoo in Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · With kids, Wildlife
- **Where:** United States
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** MIA Miami, 1,072 km as the crow flies
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible
- **Coordinates:** 29.92222, -90.1304

## What it is and where

Audubon Zoo is a zoo in Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (Metairie, Louisiana). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Metairie, Louisiana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/metairie/), where this site lists 6 more places to see, 7.2 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 29.92222, -90.1304; the nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 1,072 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=29.922221%2C-90.1304)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=29.922221%2C-90.1304)

- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible

It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) and [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Audubon Zoo is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 10 h 16 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 58 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 47 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 44 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 30 |
| June | Best time | 13 h 55 |
| July | Best time | 13 h 45 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 05 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 10 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 15 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 28 |
| December | Possible | 10 h 05 |

In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 05. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| With kids | March to October | November to February |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Audubon Zoo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [NOLA Distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nola-distillery/): Distillery · 3.7 km
- [Roulaison Distilling Co](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/roulaison-distilling-co/): Distillery · 4.4 km
- [NOLA Brewing Tap Room](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nola-brewing-tap-room/): Brewery · 4.7 km
- [The Courtyard Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-courtyard-brewery/): Brewery · 6.1 km
- [Saint Louis Cemetery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saint-louis-cemetery-number-one/): Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, consisting of three discontiguous parcels · 7.0 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: With kids

- [Disneyland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/disneyland/): American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company
- [Walt Disney World](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/walt-disney-world/): resort and entertainment complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
- [Bronx Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bronx-zoo/): metropolitan zoo in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- [San Diego Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-diego-zoo/): zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States
- [The Strat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-strat/): hotel, casino, and tower located in Las Vegas
- [National Zoological Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-zoologico-nacional/): zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States

Every United States place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Audubon Zoo?

It is a zoo in Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Audubon Zoo?

March to October. In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 05.

### How do you get to Audubon Zoo?

The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 1,072 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=29.922221%2C-90.1304) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [NOLA Distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nola-distillery/), [Roulaison Distilling Co](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/roulaison-distilling-co/), [NOLA Brewing Tap Room](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nola-brewing-tap-room/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/14012007), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4820263), CC0. More about Audubon Zoo on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audubon_Zoo). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).