Audubon Nature Institute’s Post

Over the weekend, Audubon Aquarium said goodbye to Frosty the barred owl. Audubon Aquarium made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize our 28-year-old barred owl that was experiencing declining health after a cancer diagnosis earlier this year. Frosty came to the Aquarium in 1997 and was a remarkable ambassador for her species creating empathetic connections with everyone who came in contact with her. This extraordinary animal was beloved by staff, volunteers and guests alike.

Audubon Zoo is celebrating the hatching of two critically endangered blue-crowned laughingthrush chicks! The chicks are the first successful hatching of these species at Wings of the World and are a major accomplishment for the Zoo’s Bird Department.

We are pleased to announce that Audubon Aquarium has been recognized in Tripadvisor's Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2024! The award honors businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.

On June 13, a team of conservationists from Audubon Zoo released six Louisiana pine snakes in the Kisatchie National Forest! This marks a huge conservation milestone, as Louisiana pine snakes are endangered and one of the rarest snakes in North America.

Audubon Aquarium will host NASA's free touring exhibit "Voyage of Europa Clipper: Exploring an Alien Ocean" July 9-14.

Sip+Dip offers adults 21+ an opportunity to enjoy a late night at Audubon Cool Zoo with a live DJ, speciality cocktails, savory bites, and more. Tickets are on sale now!

We're excited to announce that artist Patrick Maxcy has won a Gold National Mural Awards for the entire South East region for his mural at Audubon Aquarium and Audubon Insectarium!

Starting June 21 and running through September 14, visitors to Audubon Aquarium will have the opportunity to enjoy characters from the video game while exploring animals of the natural world.

We're excited to welcome Amy Rutherford as our new Vice President of Learning and Engagement and Managing Director of Audubon Louisiana Nature Center! Amy is a strategic leader dedicated to fostering relationships and building systems that advance missions and promote equity. Amy most recently worked as Vice President of Learning & Engagement at the Birmingham Zoo since March 2022 where she led education, interpretation, volunteer coordination, staff learning, and inclusion programs. She previously spent over a decade at the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), culminating as Director of Professional Development & Education, leading the association’s professional learning and leadership programs, evolving education initiatives, and championing diversity and inclusion efforts.