Thursday in New Orleans

Arriving in New Orleans in the afternoon I made my way to Audubon Park to visit the zoo. I just love going to zoos and other touristy attractions to all the new places that I visit. Having traveled to cities all across America I have discovered that not every attraction is created equal. However, this zoo and park is fabulous!!

AUDUBON ZOO

Named after John James Audubon- the famous guy who painted and cataloged the birds of North America. The zoo was established in 1884 for the World's Fair and is home to over 2,000 animals. The zoo covers 58 acres and the animals seemed to have adequate space to roam and play. Even though I much prefer to see these magnificent animals in the wild like on safari in Kenya but that is not always possible. My favorite exhibits here were the gorillas, white tigers, Louisiana swamp, and the white alligators. 

FRENCH QUARTER

Also known as Vieux Carre is the oldest and most famous neighborhood in New Orleans. The city was founded in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville and the city was centered in the French Quarter. Here there are many historical homes and buildings. The quarter covers an area of about 85 blocks.  Famous areas include Jackson Square where St. Louis Cathedral is located, Cafe Du Monde, and Bourbon Street.