AUDUBON ZOO OFFERS FREE WEEKEND
World-renowned Audubon Zoo is ready to open its doors and will be FREE on the Thanksgiving weekend as a way to welcome families back to New Orleans. It is the first major family tourist attraction to reopen in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina devastated the region in late August.
The zoo will be open 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2005 for Audubon members only. Everyone is invited to visit the zoo FREE on Saturday, November 26 and Sunday, November 27, 2005 from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
"Reopening the Zoo is a symbol that the heart and soul of New Orleans survives," said Ron Forman, Audubon Nature Institute President and CEO. "Families have been enjoying Audubon Zoo for 120 years, and we're proud to be part of the history of New Orleans. While we all work to rebuild our city, we know that spending time with family and enjoying a visit to the park and zoo will help build new memories for generations to come."
Audubon Marketplace Gift Shop will feature a variety of unique gifts and New Orleans items, and a 10% discount for everyone shopping during the 'welcome home' weekend. Little ones will enjoy the 'paint your own' Thomas the Tank Engine activity table, "Do a Dot" art station, temporary tattoos, and a 'create your own jewelry' table. Shopping has never been more fun!
As part of its opening celebration, guests will be welcomed by the sounds of Phil Melancon and "Blue Fondue," playing Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Additional entertainment for Zoo visitors will include:
* Holiday Bayou Walk - an interactive educational and entertainment area decorated for the holidays will feature presentations of Blue/Gold Macaws, African pygmy hedgehog, box tortoise and chinchilla. A gator character will greet each visitor at the wildlife walk entrance and invite them to celebrate the holiday in the Bayou with him. The experience was created and will be staffed by St. Louis Zoo officials;
* "Nature's Gifts" - a holiday themed show at Shell Wildlife Theatre;
* Various native culture and animal presentations at the Louisiana Swamp Exhibit;
* "Meet and Greet" farm animals at the Embraceable Zoo;
* Keeper chats and animal feedings (including large alligator);
* Carousel, Ride simulator and Swamp Train attractions (regular charge); and
* Snacks and refreshments available for purchase throughout zoo.
After Thanksgiving weekend, the zoo will be open on Saturdays and Sundays through the end of February. Additionally, the Zoo will be open Monday, December 26 through Sunday, January 1. It will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. In partnership with Radio Disney, the zoo will be the site for the second annual Noon Year's Eve, a special family celebration complete with a cider toast at noon on Saturday, December 31. Regular admission will be charged (Adults $12, Seniors [65+] $9, Children [2-12] $7, Members free.)
AUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE REOPENING SCHEDULE
* Audubon Golf Course is open for weekend play (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) only through the end of February. The course will be open Dec. 26 - Jan. 1; it will be closed on Christmas Day. Call 504-329-2379 for tee times.
* Audubon Park and Woldenberg Riverfront Park are currently open.
* Audubon Zoo Marketplace Gift Shop will be open daily from Friday, November 25 - December 23 from 10 am to 4 pm.
* The Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species located on the Westbank in New Orleans, continues endangered species research and animal care.
* Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Entergy IMAX(R) Theatre are expected to reopen in summer 2006.
* Audubon Louisiana Nature Center is located in New Orleans East and remains closed due to damage to the buildings and grounds.
Audubon Nature Institute has a total economic impact of $330 million, and operates nine parks and museums in New Orleans dedicated to Celebrating the Wonders of Nature, including Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Entergy IMAX® Theatre, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, and Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center, Wilderness Park, Woldenberg Riverfront Park and Audubon Park.
For more information about the zoo re-opening, other Audubon facility status and/or to donate to Audubon's recovery effort, please visit www.auduboninstitute.org <http://www.auduboninstitute.org/> or call 504-581-IMAX (4629).
The zoo will be open 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2005 for Audubon members only. Everyone is invited to visit the zoo FREE on Saturday, November 26 and Sunday, November 27, 2005 from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
"Reopening the Zoo is a symbol that the heart and soul of New Orleans survives," said Ron Forman, Audubon Nature Institute President and CEO. "Families have been enjoying Audubon Zoo for 120 years, and we're proud to be part of the history of New Orleans. While we all work to rebuild our city, we know that spending time with family and enjoying a visit to the park and zoo will help build new memories for generations to come."
Audubon Marketplace Gift Shop will feature a variety of unique gifts and New Orleans items, and a 10% discount for everyone shopping during the 'welcome home' weekend. Little ones will enjoy the 'paint your own' Thomas the Tank Engine activity table, "Do a Dot" art station, temporary tattoos, and a 'create your own jewelry' table. Shopping has never been more fun!
As part of its opening celebration, guests will be welcomed by the sounds of Phil Melancon and "Blue Fondue," playing Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Additional entertainment for Zoo visitors will include:
* Holiday Bayou Walk - an interactive educational and entertainment area decorated for the holidays will feature presentations of Blue/Gold Macaws, African pygmy hedgehog, box tortoise and chinchilla. A gator character will greet each visitor at the wildlife walk entrance and invite them to celebrate the holiday in the Bayou with him. The experience was created and will be staffed by St. Louis Zoo officials;
* "Nature's Gifts" - a holiday themed show at Shell Wildlife Theatre;
* Various native culture and animal presentations at the Louisiana Swamp Exhibit;
* "Meet and Greet" farm animals at the Embraceable Zoo;
* Keeper chats and animal feedings (including large alligator);
* Carousel, Ride simulator and Swamp Train attractions (regular charge); and
* Snacks and refreshments available for purchase throughout zoo.
After Thanksgiving weekend, the zoo will be open on Saturdays and Sundays through the end of February. Additionally, the Zoo will be open Monday, December 26 through Sunday, January 1. It will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. In partnership with Radio Disney, the zoo will be the site for the second annual Noon Year's Eve, a special family celebration complete with a cider toast at noon on Saturday, December 31. Regular admission will be charged (Adults $12, Seniors [65+] $9, Children [2-12] $7, Members free.)
AUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE REOPENING SCHEDULE
* Audubon Golf Course is open for weekend play (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) only through the end of February. The course will be open Dec. 26 - Jan. 1; it will be closed on Christmas Day. Call 504-329-2379 for tee times.
* Audubon Park and Woldenberg Riverfront Park are currently open.
* Audubon Zoo Marketplace Gift Shop will be open daily from Friday, November 25 - December 23 from 10 am to 4 pm.
* The Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species located on the Westbank in New Orleans, continues endangered species research and animal care.
* Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Entergy IMAX(R) Theatre are expected to reopen in summer 2006.
* Audubon Louisiana Nature Center is located in New Orleans East and remains closed due to damage to the buildings and grounds.
Audubon Nature Institute has a total economic impact of $330 million, and operates nine parks and museums in New Orleans dedicated to Celebrating the Wonders of Nature, including Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Entergy IMAX® Theatre, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, and Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center, Wilderness Park, Woldenberg Riverfront Park and Audubon Park.
For more information about the zoo re-opening, other Audubon facility status and/or to donate to Audubon's recovery effort, please visit www.auduboninstitute.org <http://www.auduboninstitute.org/> or call 504-581-IMAX (4629).
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