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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

New Orleans, Louisiana

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Visitors can walk through a 30-foot-long tunnel surrounded by a 400,000-gallon Gulf of Mexico exhibit, providing an immersive underwater experience.

The aquarium houses a leucistic white alligator, which is extremely rare due to its lack of pigmentation.

The aquarium is actively involved in the rescue and rehabilitation of sea turtles and other marine life along the Gulf Coast.

This exhibit showcases the vibrant marine life of the Caribbean, including colorful fish and coral species.

This gallery highlights the diverse aquatic life found in the Mississippi River, including catfish and paddlefish.

Visitors can engage in hands-on activities such as touching stingrays and feeding parakeets in the aviary.

The aquarium is one component of the Audubon Nature Institute, which also includes a zoo, insectarium, and nature center.

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