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About Audubon Zoo
Audubon Zoo, part of the Audubon Nature Institute, is an AZA-accredited venue nestled on the historic Magazine Street and near Audubon Park in New Orleans. With multiple event spaces—Cajun Ballroom, Audubon Tea Room, and the Picnic Pavilion—the zoo provides flexible settings for gatherings from corporate functions to weddings and social soirées. Free on-site parking, easy transit options, and proximity to top hotels and dining make it a convenient choice for guests traveling to the Crescent City.
Below you’ll find venue details, capacity, parking and transport options, and nearby hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you secure your perfect event without the hassle. We’ve got you covered.
Event spaces at Audubon Zoo offer distinct atmospheres: the Cajun Ballroom features indoor seating for 100 and outdoor seating for 80, with reception capacity up to 500 (and up to 800 near the White Alligator Exhibit). The Audubon Tea Room accommodates indoor receptions up to 450, and indoor+outdoor receptions up to 750, with luncheon and dinner options varying around 400 seated or 250–300 with dancing. The Picnic Pavilion supports daytime events for up to 1,000 guests and a flow-through capacity up to 2,000, all with free on-site parking. For guests traveling by transit, St. Charles Avenue streetcar stops near the zoo, and RTA bus lines 11 and 32 stop near Magazine Street/River Drive. Nearby hotels such as Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Hilton New Orleans Riverside, and The Roosevelt offer convenient stays for event attendees. Secure your seats and plan with confidence—we’ve got you covered at Audubon Zoo.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70118 (Audubon Zoo entrance)
- Venue type: AZA-accredited zoo within Audubon Nature Institute; multiple event spaces (Cajun Ballroom, Tea Room, Picnic Pavilion)
- Cajun Ballroom capacity: Seated Inside 100, Seated Outside 80; Reception up to 500 (gift shop area); with White Alligator Exhibit, Reception 800
- Audubon Tea Room capacity: Indoor Reception up to 450; Indoor+Outdoor Reception up to 750; Luncheon/Dinner options vary (400 seated; 250–300 with dancing)
- Zoo Picnic Pavilion capacity: Daytime events up to 1,000 guests; flow-through capacity up to 2,000; free on-site parking
- Parking: Free on-site parking at Audubon Zoo and event spaces; Star Parking options available (26 premium spaces) via Premium Parking
- Transit: St. Charles Avenue Streetcar stops in Audubon Park near the Zoo; RTA bus lines 11 and 32 stop near Magazine Street/ River Drive; airport/other transit connections available
- Nearby hotels: Examples include Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Hilton New Orleans Riverside, The Roosevelt (examples pulled from hotel listings near Audubon Zoo area)