Hotel Near Aquarium of the Americas

Located about 10 blocks from the Homewood Suites by Hilton® New Orleans Hotel is the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas at the foot of Canal Street.

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Recognized as one of the leading aquariums in the United States, the Aquarium of the Americas is run by the Audubon Institute, which also supervises the Audubon Zoo and Audubon Park . The Aquarium is located along the banks of the Mississippi River by the edge of the historic French Quarter off Canal Street and opened in 1990.

With 10,000 animals representing 530 species, exhibits include the Mississippi River gallery, featuring catfish, paddlefish, and alligators; a Caribbean reef exhibit featuring a clear, 30-foot-long tunnel surrounded by aquatic creatures; and a Gulf of Mexico exhibit featuring sharks, sea turtles, and stingrays. The Aquarium of the Americas also hosts an IMAX theater. (Some copy provided courtesy of Wikipedia)

Visit the official website of the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas linked at the bottom of this page for more information including a complete list of current exhibits and special events.

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