Terrific aquarium. For its size and square footage, really REALLY well done…read more (And pro tip: when some shitheel like Sharyn gives a one-star review, look at her reviews. THEY'RE ALL ONE STAR REVIEWS. She's just a troll and a See You Next Tuesday. Only on Yelp to shit on businesses.) The petting portion is nicely done, the "insectarium" is a great add and fascinating, the info placards are well done everywhere. I'm an aquarium fan from the John G. Shedd in Chicago to Aquarium of the Bay in Monterey to the Antananarivo Zoo in Madagascar. And for a mid-size place this is lovely and the people are knowledgeable. Go and enjoy! And don't be a Sharyn ... any time.

a must must see and do. perfect for all ages particularly wonderful for my 3 year old grandson…read more 'chomp the white alligater was a massive hit. everything at this aquarium was delightul dont miss the insectarium as well. we spent the entire day there but, of course, you could do it in less time. much heart and soul was put into this set up

We had a great time, our guide, Royce, was entertaining and played into the audience well. We…read morelearned about crocodilians - all 4 kinds. We got to pet alligators, just the babies, and see a white alligator and other regular alligators as well. It's a fun environment and even our teenagers enjoyed it!

This was such a fun experience. Royce was informative and entertaining. He made us laugh. Good guy…read more Saw a lot of alliigators. Lots of different sizes including babies. We got to hold baby alligators. I was educated and I appreciate that. Their grounds are lush and safe. Beautiful area. They too have a nice gift shop.

We bought advanced online tickets for both the aquarium and insectarium for a weekday entry and…read morearrived right at opening (10 am). The insectarium was clean, well-organized, and easy to navigate. My favorite part was the butterfly room. I also got to eat free chocolate chirp cookies and apples and cinnamon roasted mealworms. We spent about 5 hours at the aquarium and insectarium, including a beverage break at Cafe Aqua. They do have some extras like a hurricane simulator and VR chairs. It's a little pricy, but all the bugs and the facts they list about them was worth the price.

Very cool! Very interesting! Very educational! I was enlightened about insects in a way I'd never…read moreknown. Gotta check this one out!!

The ladies performing the alligator exhibit did very well at public speaking, handled the crowd…read morevery well, polite, nice, and very informative In that environment, it's really tough to do that job They did great

We visited the zoo on a Monday afternoon on April 20, 2026. We had a really nice time walking…read morearound and we have always wanted to visit the NOLA zoo. It was a relaxing evening for us. We didn't really encounter anyone that worked there that smiled to say hello or goodbye. It was so nice how the zoo is thoughtfully set up for families. Lots of places to sit down and view the animals. The day that we went, because it was now closer to closing (we were there for about three hours) the animals must have been brought inside before 5pm. It made it difficult to see some of the wildcats because they were inside. The park staff does end up doing some pop up discussions. We attended one with the gorillas and it was interesting to hear about them. The giraffe feeding station has been closed due to construction. *** unsure when it will reopen but would like to share this as it was disappointing to arrive and discover this. The Asian elephants were interesting to see and learn the difference between the African and Asian elephants. I felt like the animals at this zoo and the habitats looked like they could use a little more upkeep. With it being spring and all, the leaves were in all their water habitats. We enjoyed some salt water taffy while we were walking and this was a nice treat.

We had a lovely time here. I am a big fan of zoos, and of course an aquarium is just a big, wet…read morezoo. The Mississippi Aquarium was very cute and lots of fun. You can tell that the staff are educated and care very much about the animals. It is all very clean and well-kept. It took us about 2 hours to sidle through and look at everything. It's a good outing for an afternoon. Part of the facility is outdoors, with exhibits for the beavers (They have beavers!! So cute!!), the dolphins, the otters, and the local gators and wildlife. They have a penguin exhibit that is in the works and coming soon. The rest is indoors in a nice building. You go up to the top floor and work your way down through the various exhibits and tanks. A big part is outside, so you should check the weather before you go and be prepared to deal with whatever. There is a public parking garage right next door, but we parked across the highway at Jones Park and walked over to the aquarium. There is a nice pedestrian skybridge over the highway that makes it easy and safe.

Cute aquarium. Came here after getting some coffee and as a heads up: you can't bring outside…read moredrinks inside the facility! So don't even try it. Got here as it opened, they have a military discount at the ticket office. I enjoyed the outdoor exhibits, but the indoor exhibits are much more expansive and beautifully put together. They have a touch tank and a lot of interesting information posted everywhere, so come prepared to learn. They also have a bird exhibit that you can walkthrough and see animals close up! They also have a concession stand, and a gift shop at the exit.

This was a super cool experience during our trip to Biloxi a few years ago. There was a dolphin and…read moresea lion educational show that was really fun but my highlight was the opportunity to be kissed by a sea lion! For a small fee, you receive a photo as the sea lion is planting a big wet kiss on your cheek! Another highlight was the budgie area where you bought sticks of food and the parakeets (budgies) landed on you and ate from them. It's not for the faint of heart or anyone that's afraid of birds, lol. This is a fun place to visit with kids or anyone who appreciates birds and marine life. Beware: in the summer, there's a lot of walking outdoors and it can get quite hot. Make sure you wear your sunscreen and bring a neck fan!

Super fun little spot. I thought the price was good for the value. We enjoyed the birds and loved…read morethe ray pool. The dolphin and sea lion show were underwhelming. The music played during the dolphin show was repetitive and loud and we couldn't hear a word the host was saying. Tried to tell the girl in the booth but she did nothing to adjust the volume of the awful music.

Great spot to take the kids--lots of animals to interact with! My son loved the stingrays and my…read moredaughter loved the mermaid show!

The people were so sweet and friendly! Especially Brandi She was very informative and held great…read moreconversation. Loved every part of this aquarium! It's short and sweet, with plenty to interact with.

The amount of money this place makes every year in donations, membership fees, daily entrance fees…read moreto the zoo & aquarium, and operating tax free as a non-profit while being publicly funded by the state of Louisiana while only paying their custodian employees $13/hr is beyond evil. Next time you visit the zoo, ask to speak to the director Scarlet and ask her directly why the people who clean the bathrooms and empty the trash cans are paid so little that they must rely on public assistance while the whole place rakes in money hand over fist.

While the place was clean and neat, absolutely none of the touch screens were working. Mens…read morebathroom was filthy!! None of the hand dryers worked. Paper all over the floor. You could look at the exhibit but couldn't learn much if it had a touchscreen.

This was an amazing experience. I arrived at the World War II museum in New Orleans after being…read moretold this is an amazing place to visit. I got a student discount ticket for $28 and made my way through the exhibit. I spent about two hours here and could've spent 10. The videos and stories on the walls in the rooms were amazing and almost brought tears to my eyes. The collections of arms and different memorabilia from the war is so incredible to see from both sides not just American, but also the German and the Japanese. Very emotional videos and different things that were hard to watch about the concentration camps in the way our soldiers are treated, but def needed so we don't repeat history. This is a must stop if you come to New Orleans. One of the best museums I've ever been in, including when I visited to the Smithsonian in Washington DC. The staff were very friendly and offered directions when I asked. They offer the student discount as well as a military and senior discount.

Coming to the museum was the main reason i ended up back in New Orleans... I heard about this…read moremuseum a few years ago and have wanted to go. It is absolutely amazing! The people working there are friendly and knoweldgable. The exhibits are full of information. In fact, after a while it is information overload. We also got to see the Tom Hanks movie and it is fantastic. There is so much to see at this place. You can easily spend a whole day there. It was worth the trip to New Orleans just to see this. If you are interested in this type of history, it is a must go.

There is so much for kids to do here. My grandkids loved it. We easily spent 4 to 5hours here and…read morethey wanted to stay longer. There are 2 floors of different stations for kids to play at and there's more stuff outside. There's also a pretty affordable gift shop. The splash pad was awesome. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed our visit.

Such a fun place to do birthdays or to just go with your children! Tons of things to do for all…read moreages.