A whimsical, beloved Audubon Zoo carousel — once a staple of the zoo that featured exotic animals from flamingos to alligators — is back in the spotlight, but not in the way anyone expected.

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A rare white alligator from the Audubon Zoo is now making history, being the first alligator in the United States to undergo cataract eye surgery. Victor, the 7-foot-long ...

Audubon Zoo's carousel is on the auction block. Why it matters: The beloved attraction ain't dere no more. The big picture: ...

Zookeepers at Audubon Zoo in New Orleans knew something wasn't right with its rare, blue-eyed, white alligator Victor when he seemed to not notice his dinner — a whole, thawed fish or other ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The latest addition to the Audubon Zoo was unveiled on Tuesday, and they call it, “Jaguar Jungle River’s Edge.” WGNO’s Kenny Lopez got to experience the wildlife ...

The carousel has alligators, zebras, lions, flamingos and other animals. Photo: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios ...

The new area, called Jaguar Jungle River's Edge, is at the back of the zoo. It will be home to spider monkeys, capybaras, anteaters and tapirs. Photo: Courtesy of Audubon Nature Institute ...

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A Nest-Protecting Program Pays Off for Alabama’s Snowy Plovers March 17, 2025 — After five years in which almost no chicks survived, more of the shorebirds are fledging since Alabama Audubon and ...