AUDUBON AQUARIUM OF THE
AMERICAS
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We live in South Florida, where great sea creatures live a few miles from our home.
We have climbed great Mayan ruins in Tikal and other parts of Guatemala.
We are big believers in sea level rise, but we can assure the reader that no part of Mayan architecture has been flooded.
...except at the Great Maya Reef in the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans.
Looking to freshen up it's two decade old experience where visitors walk through great glass tunnels to experience the sea without getting wet, the Aquarium kept the gigantic tanks.
It added a make believe world of submersed Mayan ruins.
Sounds crazy.
But somehow it all works.
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We live in South Florida, where great sea creatures live a few miles from our home.
We have climbed great Mayan ruins in Tikal and other parts of Guatemala.
We are big believers in sea level rise, but we can assure the reader that no part of Mayan architecture has been flooded.
...except at the Great Maya Reef in the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans.
Looking to freshen up it's two decade old experience where visitors walk through great glass tunnels to experience the sea without getting wet, the Aquarium kept the gigantic tanks.
It added a make believe world of submersed Mayan ruins.
Sounds crazy.
But somehow it all works.
From the Audubon folks' press material:
"The new 4,200 square-foot Great Maya Reef at Audubon
Aquarium of the Americas opened March 8! (2014) This new experience transforms
the opening exhibit of the Aquarium into a great, submerged Maya city of the
Yucatan peninsula."
"The adventure begins as visitors walk through
the 30-foot-long tunnel into a submerged Maya city of mysterious
ruins, surrounded by exotic sea creatures. This underwater world of the
ancient, flooded metropolis is alive with lion fish, yellowtail snapper, moray
eels, spiny lobsters and more all at home among stunning coral, sunken
artifacts and forgotten treasure."
Be sure to see the cownose rays getting fed.
It's magical for kids and adults.
The Aquarium is located
on the edge of the French Quarter, facing the mighty Mississippi River at the
foot of Canal St. The entrance, at #1
Canal Street, faces the river.
The Aquarium features
outstanding wheelchair access. For more information, call (504) 581-4629
Open Tue - Sun |
10am5pm, closed Mondays. Adult Admission -$22.50
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