Aquarium of the Americas
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Aquarium of the Americas is a renowned aquarium in New Orleans.
Recognized as one of the leading aquariums in the United States, Aquarium of the Americas is part of the Audubon Park in New Orleans. located along the banks of the Mississippi River in the historic French Quarter. rest and the waters that give New Orleans its lifeblood: the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
With 10,000 animals representing 530 species, exhibits include the Mississippi River gallery featuring catfish, paddlefish and alligators; a Caribbean Reef exhibit featuring a clear, 30-foot-long tunnel surrounded by aquatic creatures; and a Gulf of Mexico exhibit featuring sharks, sea turtles and stingrays.
In 2005, the facilities were affected by Hurricane Katrina. Though the structure survived the initial hurricane, the subsequent flooding and power loss continued until the aquarium lost backup power and staff had to abandon the facility. They returned four days later, but many of the animals had died.
External links
- Aquarium of the Americas website
- Aquarium Becomes Watery Grave for Sea Life. Kaplan K, Zarembo A. Los Angeles Times, 10 September 2005.
