AUDUBON PARK AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN

NEW ORLEANS, LA

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Travel to NOLA - February 2024 - Krewe of Nyx 

Founded in 2012, the Mystic Krewe of Nyx prides itself on embracing women of diverse backgrounds. Their motto is ?Friends come and go, but a sister is forever.?

Nyx (pronounced nicks) was the Greek goddess of the night. She was so powerful that not even Zeus dared to upset her. Past Nyx Goddesses have includes Chef Susan Spicer, singer Peggy Lee, the Dixie Cups (?Chapel of Love?), and Irma Thomas, the Soul Queen of New Orleans.

Nyx?s colors are hot pink and black. Their signature throw is the hand-decorated Nyx purse. The Krewe of Nyx typically parades on the St. Charles Parade route the Wednesday night before Mardi Gras.

    Year founded:  2012
    Membership:  250 females
    Number of floats: 16 floats
    Signature throw:  hand decorated purses
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Audubon Park and Zoological Garden is a sprawling park and zoo located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The park was established in 1898 and covers over 350 acres of land. The zoo is home to over 2,000 animals from around the world, including elephants, African lions, gorillas, and white tigers.

One of the most popular attractions in the park is the Louisiana Swamp exhibit, which showcases the unique ecosystem of the state's swamps and wetlands. Visitors can also explore the World of Primates, Jaguar Jungle, and the Asian Domain, which features animals from India, China, and Southeast Asia.

In addition to the zoo, Audubon Park offers a wide range of activities and amenities for visitors. There are picnic areas, hiking and walking trails, a golf course, and a playground for children. The park also features a historic carousel, which was built in 1906 and is still in operation today.

Audubon Park and Zoological Garden is open daily, and admission fees vary depending on the season and the type of ticket purchased. The park is a popular destination for families, tourists, and nature lovers, and offers a unique glimpse into the animal kingdom and the natural world.

AUDUBON PARK AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN is a Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Center in NEW ORLEANS LA. US MID #8402200081

The museum is classed as BOT (Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Contact AUDUBON PARK AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN

AUDUBON PARK AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN
6500 MAGAZINE STREET
NEW ORLEANS
LA
70178

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AUDUBON PARK AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN Information

MID # 8402200081
Name AUDUBON PARK AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN
Alternate Name AUDUBON PARK AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN
Classification Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 29.926867, -90.132129
CODES FIPS State Code: 22
FIPS County Code: 071
US Census Tract: 007200
US Census Block: 1013