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Audubon Nature Institute

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Audubon Nature Institute

@AudubonNature

Zoo • Aquarium • Insectarium • Parks • Celebrating, protecting and connecting guests to the wonders of nature

New Orleans, Louisiana

audubonnatureinstitute.org

Joined February 2009

Audubon Nature Institute
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Jul 28, 2025
We’re very capy to share some exciting news - three capybara pups were born at Audubon Zoo on July 20 to proud parents Turkey and Sequoia! The capybara family is currently behind the scenes, but keep an eye out - you might just catch a glimpse while riding the Swamp Train!
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Oct 11, 2024
Last week, a 200-year-old oak tree that was damaged by Hurricane Ida fell in Audubon Park. Arborists found bee hives inside the tree and called beekeepers to safely relocate the bees before the tree was removed. The bees left behind a gift for our three black bears - honeycomb!
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Nov 1, 2022
Meet Petunia, a prehensile-tailed porcupine and one of the Zoo's Ambassador animals. Petunia is working with her animal care staff to become desensitized to new sights and sounds. As she becomes more comfortable in different settings, this allows more guests to learn about her.
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Dec 23, 2018
In case you didn't know... @drewbrees is the GOAT 🐐 #WhoDat #AudubonZoo @Saints
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Nov 20, 2023
Meet Hazel, Audubon Zoo's adorable year and a half old opossum! She is training to be an ambassador animal. Hazel will be educating people about the importance of local wildlife and also dispelling myths about opossums, who are actually very beneficial animals to have around.
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Jan 24, 2025
Audubon Zoo's primates had snow much fun with their surprise visitors! ❄️ ⛄️
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Dec 15, 2024
Happy 4th birthday Petunia! Petunia, Audubon Zoo's prehensile-tailed porcupine, celebrated her birthday with a tasty cake made out of leaf eater biscuits, peanut butter with mashed bananas frosting, and apples as "candles". Let's all wish Petunia a happy birthday! 🎂 🎉 🥳
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May 20, 2025
We’re heartbroken to share that Hazel, Audubon Zoo's beloved Virginia opossum, has passed away. Diagnosed with aggressive lymphoma, she was humanely euthanized on April 24 after a rapid decline. Hazel touched thousands as an Ambassador Animal and will be deeply missed. ❤️‍🩹
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Dec 24, 2021
May your holidays be "gator" and bright! 🌲 🌟 🐊
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Mar 2, 2022
You're not ready for this...Tchompitoulas as a hatchling! 😍 🐊 🤍
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Jul 27, 2023
Because everyone needs a sweet baby bongo in their life. This is Oliver, Audubon Species Survival Center's four-month-old bongo.
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Nov 6, 2023
An adorable baby prehensile-tailed porcupine - called a porcupette was born at Audubon Zoo on October 15th! This is the fifth infant of Jasmine (Mom) and Quill (Dad) as part of @zoos_aquariums Species Survival Plan. You can see this sharp family in Nocturnal House!
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May 28, 2019
Don't let @NewOrleansHeat get the best of you. Cool Zoo and Gator Run lazy river are now open daily for the 2019 summer season! ☀️ 🌊 🙌
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Feb 13, 2024
Happy Mardi Gras from Petunia the porcupine and Hazel the opossum! 💜💛💚🎭⚜️
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