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Looking for somewhere to host your private event or party? Audubon is known for flawless service, attention to detail and exquisite catering. 

6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA

Audubon Zoo

The Jerome S. Glazer Audubon Tea Room is the most prestigious of our venues, with gleaming wood floors, soaring ceilings, silk drapes and an impressive series of double doors leading to the lush Tea Room Garden. Beauty and elegance are always waiting to welcome you and your guests. It is so versatile it can accommodate a corporate event or perfectly suit a New Orleans wedding and reception. This venue is spectacular for both daytime and night events, and offers free parking. The Tea Room has celebrated many a bar mitzvah, bat mitzvah, and milestones of every age. It is a seasoned and experienced venue outside of your traditional ballroom!

Air Conditioning

Great Views

Private Entrance

Outdoor Area

Audubon Tea Room

Private Dining

Audubon Tea Room: Ballroom and Veranda

Audubon Tea Room: Private Gardens

The historic Odenheimer Sea Lion Pool was built in 1928 and stands as an iconic Audubon Zoo landmark. It's circular colonnade rising within ancient oaks sets the stage for a perfect place to exchange your vows. Graceful and elegant the Hygeia Fountain offers an element of water and reflection. Surrounded by giant oak trees a canopy of leaves creates subtle patterns of light and movement in this enchanted area. The Odenheimer Arbor with the Popp Fountain features a wide patio area with slate steps leading down to an historic fountain. From the fountain—which was Audubon Zoo's original front entrance—guests can see Audubon Park's Oak Alleé which ends at Newman Bandstand.

Street Level Access

Odenheimer Area

Cajun Ballroom and Main Exhibit

For a more unconventional and relaxed event, our Cajun Ballroom nestled at the heart of the Louisiana swamp exhibit offers a rootsy but elegant dance hall. The Louisiana Swamp Exhibit at Audubon Zoo transports you down the bayou and introduces you to the creatures and rich history of this region. Invite your guests to a Cajun fais do-do, crawfish boil, or other Southern-themed party at the Cajun Ballroom. This venue is perfect for rehearsal dinners, weddings, and receptions, and offers free parking.

Cajun Ballroom and Main Exhibit with the White Alligator Exhibit

The Audubon Zoo Picnic Pavilion is the perfect venue for your next outdoor event. Conveniently located in Audubon Zoo, this outdoor space offers covered seating, a sand volleyball court, a large grassy lawn, and of course, nearby zoo attractions.

Audubon Zoo Picnic Pavilion

Spaces	Seated	Standing
Audubon Tea Room	400	750
Audubon Tea Room: Ballroom and Veranda	--	--

1 Aquarium / Zoo near New Orleans, LA

Audubon Zoo