One of the country’s top-ranked zoos, the Audubon Zoo blends the exotic excitement of animals from around the world with the serenity of its own lush gardens. With great innovative natural habitat displays and an animal collection ranging from the unique and extraordinary white alligators to the majestic Bengal tigers, the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Louisiana has become a favorite family vacation spot. Some of the zoo’s most action-packed exhibits include Asian elephants, Malayan sun bears and Bengal Tigers at the Asian Domain; gorillas, orangutans, siamangs, golden lion tamarins and Diana monkeys at the World of Primates; and false gharials, Chinese alligators, white alligators, copperheads and rattlesnakes at the Reptile Encounter. Some of New Orleans’ original party animals can also be found at the Louisiana Swamp Exhibit, the Reptile Encounter, Jaguar Jungle and the Embraceable Zoo where visitors can touch endangered domestic animals. There's shows from the multi-talented sea lions and elephants. So, from the flamingo greeters to the Cajun Village, enjoy the Audubon Zoo at 6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans, open 7 days a week except for Mardi Gras Day, the first Friday in May, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and special events. The Zoo is handicapped (wheelchair) accessible.