Audubon Aquarium Rescue welcomed two cold-stunned green sea turtles, Calvin & Martha, rescued near Port Fourchon. They’re now receiving care with hopes of returning to the wild soon. As temps drop, turtles can become cold-stunned. See a stranded turtle? Call 877-942-5343.

King Mydas is the master of munching lettuce! 🥬 🐢

It’s time for a CUBdate! Nandi, Tatu & Zawadi have taken their first steps into the big lion habitat - climbing, chasing & exploring! 🦁 See the whole pride starting Sat, Feb 7. Audubon Members get an exclusive preview Feb 7–8 at 9 a.m.

Add this to your must-try king cake list this Mardi Gras season… Cricket King Cake bites from Audubon Insectarium! 🦗 💜 💚 💛 Bug Appétit will be serving them now through Lundi Gras.

Looking for a word to describe Audubon Park? Trees, trees, and even more trees! 🌳

Let your child’s curiosity run wild this summer at Audubon Summer Camp at Audubon Zoo & Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium! With up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes adventures, and hands-on activities, your child is sure to have a WILD summer: https://t.co/GB8wFoqwCI

Long winter or early spring? Or in New Orleans terms: gumbo weather or snoball season? 🧐 Our Audubon animal forecasters don’t agree with Punxsutawney Phil… they predict an early spring this Groundhog Day! 🌷

Behold the darkling beetle! Many species emit a powerful (and sometimes toxic) chemical in self-defense. Some even warn predators not to get too close by striking a dramatic “headstand” posture.

Looking for a fun way to get your child into golf? PGA Jr. League is coming soon & it’s the perfect way for young golfers to build skills, make friends, and be part of a team. Select between our two ages divisions U13 (ages 10-13 before July 31) and U9 (ages 6-9 before July 31).

Capuchin monkeys Mocha, Macchiato, and Espresso are beating the cold with some freshly popped popcorn! Unsalted and unbuttered, it’s a special treat they love, and a fun enrichment activity too. 🍿

Get ready, y’all! Bug Appétit will be serving up Cricket King Cake bites starting February 1 all the way through Lundi Gras! 🦗💜 💚 💛

We’ve welcomed 9 ringed map turtle hatchlings to Audubon Aquarium! 🐢 In partnership with @LDWF, we’re helping head-start this vulnerable Pearl River native so they can grow big and strong before release into protected habitat.

In this week’s CUBdate, we’re showing you what Nandi, Tatu, and Zawadi have been up to while it’s been chilly outside - play, play, and even more play! 🦁

Junior Golf Summer Camp registration is now open! Register by heading to the link in our bio, call the Pro Shop at 504-212-5290, or email dgoff@auduboninstitute.org to sign up. ⛳️

A new stretch of Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park opens this spring! Named for the Goldring Family & Woldenberg Foundations, whose support helped transform the riverfront, this space features river views, hammocks, shade trees & a marsh-themed playground.

Aquarist Meg caught some of Audubon Aquarium's diamondback terrapins striking some seriously impressive yoga poses! 😂 🐢

Thank you to everyone who dropped off holiday lights for our Lights for Lions campaign! Because of your donations, we kept 2,976 pounds of holiday lights out of landfills & animal habitats while supporting lion conservation - nearly double what we recycled last year! 🦁 🙌 💡 ♻️

Save the date, Audubon Members! 🗓️ 🌎 🪐 🔭 On Saturday, February 7, Members are invited to enjoy a special day at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center featuring free planetarium shows, self-guided nature walks, and more. More details are available here: https://t.co/Y13yt9DWey

Who else gets completely mesmerized by the interactive wall when you first step into Audubon Insectarium!? ✋🦋

Recycle your Mardi Gras beads at Audubon Zoo! From now until February 19th, you can drop off your beads for recycling at a collection box located by the Zoo’s front gate.