Terrific aquarium. For its size and square footage, really REALLY well done…read more (And pro tip: when some shitheel like Sharyn gives a one-star review, look at her reviews. THEY'RE ALL ONE STAR REVIEWS. She's just a troll and a See You Next Tuesday. Only on Yelp to shit on businesses.) The petting portion is nicely done, the "insectarium" is a great add and fascinating, the info placards are well done everywhere. I'm an aquarium fan from the John G. Shedd in Chicago to Aquarium of the Bay in Monterey to the Antananarivo Zoo in Madagascar. And for a mid-size place this is lovely and the people are knowledgeable. Go and enjoy! And don't be a Sharyn ... any time.

a must must see and do. perfect for all ages particularly wonderful for my 3 year old grandson…read more 'chomp the white alligater was a massive hit. everything at this aquarium was delightul dont miss the insectarium as well. we spent the entire day there but, of course, you could do it in less time. much heart and soul was put into this set up

We bought advanced online tickets for both the aquarium and insectarium for a weekday entry and…read morearrived right at opening (10 am). The insectarium was clean, well-organized, and easy to navigate. My favorite part was the butterfly room. I also got to eat free chocolate chirp cookies and apples and cinnamon roasted mealworms. We spent about 5 hours at the aquarium and insectarium, including a beverage break at Cafe Aqua. They do have some extras like a hurricane simulator and VR chairs. It's a little pricy, but all the bugs and the facts they list about them was worth the price.

One of the highlights of my last trip to New Orleans. The museum was clean and very spacious…read more Displays were bright, informative and interactive. The live butterflys and insects were amazing. Learned so many things that I didn't know before. Highly recommend to locals and tourists.

We visited the zoo on a Monday afternoon on April 20, 2026. We had a really nice time walking…read morearound and we have always wanted to visit the NOLA zoo. It was a relaxing evening for us. We didn't really encounter anyone that worked there that smiled to say hello or goodbye. It was so nice how the zoo is thoughtfully set up for families. Lots of places to sit down and view the animals. The day that we went, because it was now closer to closing (we were there for about three hours) the animals must have been brought inside before 5pm. It made it difficult to see some of the wildcats because they were inside. The park staff does end up doing some pop up discussions. We attended one with the gorillas and it was interesting to hear about them. The giraffe feeding station has been closed due to construction. *** unsure when it will reopen but would like to share this as it was disappointing to arrive and discover this. The Asian elephants were interesting to see and learn the difference between the African and Asian elephants. I felt like the animals at this zoo and the habitats looked like they could use a little more upkeep. With it being spring and all, the leaves were in all their water habitats. We enjoyed some salt water taffy while we were walking and this was a nice treat.

The ladies performing the alligator exhibit did very well at public speaking, handled the crowd…read morevery well, polite, nice, and very informative In that environment, it's really tough to do that job They did great

This was a super cool experience during our trip to Biloxi a few years ago. There was a dolphin and…read moresea lion educational show that was really fun but my highlight was the opportunity to be kissed by a sea lion! For a small fee, you receive a photo as the sea lion is planting a big wet kiss on your cheek! Another highlight was the budgie area where you bought sticks of food and the parakeets (budgies) landed on you and ate from them. It's not for the faint of heart or anyone that's afraid of birds, lol. This is a fun place to visit with kids or anyone who appreciates birds and marine life. Beware: in the summer, there's a lot of walking outdoors and it can get quite hot. Make sure you wear your sunscreen and bring a neck fan!

Super fun little spot. I thought the price was good for the value. We enjoyed the birds and loved…read morethe ray pool. The dolphin and sea lion show were underwhelming. The music played during the dolphin show was repetitive and loud and we couldn't hear a word the host was saying. Tried to tell the girl in the booth but she did nothing to adjust the volume of the awful music.

The aquarium is well kept and the shark and ray touch pool was interesting. There end the pros,it…read moreis a very small aquarium, don't expect to spend more than an hour here. We have been to many aquariums in the US and other countries, this is probably the smallest one we have been to and nothing spectacular to call out. Go only if you have kids and some time to kill.

Awesome place great friendly staff no rip offs great healthy animals will b back for more…read moreBUSINESS!! THANKS GUYS!!

I bought a parakeet from 50 fathoms four days ago and I've already spent hundreds of dollars on vet…read morebills because she came infected with Chlamidophilosis. From my interactions with the staff, it sounds like they would not have gotten her treated if they found out she was sick at the store. It feels like buying her ended up being kind of a rescue mission, honestly. The staff at 50 fathoms tried to deny that she was even sick, telling me that the vet I went to wasn't good and insisting that I should have gone to a different vet all the way in Baton Rouge. They said the vet was just guessing, but actually the vet did a fecal exam and also sent her blood out to a lab. I know I'm not the ideal pet owner because I'm poor and have an active outdoorsy lifestyle, but I'm doing everything I can to save this bird which is much more than they did. The bird is responding well to treatment and the vet says she has a pretty good chance of survival, but the articles I've read say that the treatment plan involves six weeks of antibiotic injections to prevent the bacterial infection from becoming treatment resistant. That's a lot of vet appointments for an animal I just bought four days ago. Chlamydophilosis is transmittable to humans. While I do recommend buying from a small locally owned business, this one wouldn't be my first choice anymore despite their wonderful selection of exotics, because I don't feel good about their standards for ensuring their animals' health and well being. If you must buy from this store, proceed with caution.

Great spot to take the kids--lots of animals to interact with! My son loved the stingrays and my…read moredaughter loved the mermaid show!

The people were so sweet and friendly! Especially Brandi She was very informative and held great…read moreconversation. Loved every part of this aquarium! It's short and sweet, with plenty to interact with.

This pet store has only fish and no other pets. The people there are very knowledgeable and very…read moreeasy and nice to deal with. They have freshwater and saltwater fish and are absolute experts in handling all of them.

Gerwin is the best proprietor of any aquarium specialty shop I've ever known. In the early 1990s he…read morewas a great mentor and readily available source of information and advice--I was pleased to see the poop video he made and posted online. Technology has come a long way since that time. If I make it to Biloxi again, I'll look him up. Cheers, - Les Ingram

Gavin is knowledgeable, honest to a fault and there to help you from beginner to advanced! His…read morecollection of corals is unique and spectacular!

Ricks is a great shop. Rick can be a little grouchy at times but very knowledgable. I personally…read morelove this store.

AMAZING escape room! Background: before this, my husband had done 4 escape rooms, I'd done 2, both…read morewith him, and my parents had never done it. We did the Jazz Room. The storyline was excellent and from start to finish, the building was immersive. Props and decor were top-notch and plentiful. I really appreciate that the clues had difficulty without being too much of a stretch to be realistic or discoverable. There were red herring props to trip you up or waste time. The game master was helpful when needed but he didn't overstep when we were on the cusp of a discovery. This is definitely THE BEST escape room I've ever done! I would highly recommend it and next time I'm in NOLA I'm coming back to do another. Bonus points that the escape room is adjacent to a brewery and we enjoyed some nice pints and live music after.

Hands down the most immersive Escape Room place I've ever been to. Their whole building on the…read moreinside is decorated so intricately to fit the theme of DeLaporte Mansion, from the mud room to the waiting room, to the hallway, it honestly made me wonder if the interior designer worked at Disneyland or something. Seriously SO immersive. Ok so there were 4 of us & we did the Inventor's Attic. GREAT room & pretty challenging even for seasoned Escape Room enthusiasts like us. If I ever find myself visiting NoLa again, I'll definitely want to try one of their other rooms.