The Pelican State is known most of all for the effects Hurricane Katrina had on it back in 2005. The hurricane caused immense flooding and water damage. Louisiana is bordered by the ocean and is full of lakes and swamps, a special type of habitat. The two aquariums available to visit in Louisiana are:
Audubon Aquarium of the AmericasShreveport Aquarium
Now that we know a little bit about the state, let’s get swimming in these great aquariums.
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is found in good old New Orleans, a city famous for its music and food. Run by the Audubon Nature Institute, this aquarium opened its doors in 1990. In 2005, the aquarium was damaged by Hurricane Katrina, causing a massive loss of life. They reopened in May of 2006. Unlike other aquariums, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas isn’t focused just on local marine life but on aquatic creatures from all across the nation. More than 10,000 animals make their home at this aquarium, with 530 separate species. No matter what you’re looking for, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas has something fascinating to offer up, if only you’re willing to look.
Shreveport Aquarium
There are 3,000 animals to observe at the Shreveport Aquarium in Louisiana, with a 30,000-gallon ocean tunnel and all sorts of saltwater fish, including the kind you would find in the state. There are multiple galleries to visit and quite a few inclusive activities and exhibits, so be ready to spend time exploring and learning about marine life.
Stingray Interactive Experience- Touch and feed stingrays up close and personal, learning about them and what they like to eat to survive, and just how friendly they can be.Interactive Tide Pool Experience- Get to caress marine life in their natural habitats like sea anemones, sea stars, and shrimp, and learn all about what makes them tick and what they eat for lunch.Mine for Treasures- Once at the bottom of the ocean, Louisiana is now a treasure trove of shark teeth, fossils, and more. Get digging and sifting, and see what you can uncover.Observe Shark Feedings- Get to know the specific and unique ways various types of sharks feed and what they enjoy eating the most. The sharks aren’t fed every day, so if it is something you want to see, be sure to check the Shreveport Aquarium website.Touch a Moon Jelly- Feel the soft and squishy bodies of moon jellies without fear of getting stung, and tell your friends all about it. Snapping Turtle Feedings- Alligator snapping turtles are always hungry and ready to tear into their lunch, so make sure to catch a feeding with them while at this aquarium.
After all is said and done, if you have visited these two aquariums, then you have seen what Louisiana has to offer on the subject.
