When did the Audubon annual membership double?

Right after Latoya’s right hand man, Gilbert Montaño, joined Audubon as chief of staff
Wonder if any money will go missing?
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Someone has to pay for the guys they let in free

If you wait to renew does the price come down? When we used to have it (preCovid) that’s what I’d do.

But not sure if that’s done anymore. Plus, my kids are bigger now so we don’t go as much

Dude. That’s outrageous.

They absolutely botched the aquarium renovation and I guess someone has to bite the bullet on that $60,000,000 whiff.

Or maybe it’s to subsidize the Audubon golf course which is a financial loser every year and should be turned into a passive recreation park.

Those carrot, tomatoes, jalapeno and bell pepper ornaments aren't going to hang themselves.

Ridiculous, isn’t it? No wonder these folks aren’t productive. They get everything free.

I went to the Aud zoo last year for the first time in several years. The place looked shabby. Weeds too high and even trash on the ground. A lot of the animal exhibits were empty.

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I would say watching the entry line 75% just walked in for free.

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I’m not sure this program is current but if it is you’re not far off the mark.

“The  Audubon Community Connect program will involve three components:

Orleans Parish Appreciation Days: Every Wednesday, Orleans Parish residents with one valid government-issued photo ID receive free admission with up to four guests to Audubon attractions, rotating each week from the Aquarium, Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, Zoo, and Planetarium at the Louisiana Nature Center. Upcoming dates: Wednesday, January 9 at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium and Wednesday, January 16 at Audubon Zoo. Click here for schedule.

Audubon SNAP Program: Orleans Parish SNAP benefit recipients receive complimentary admission to Audubon facilities year-round, special events restrictions apply. SNAP participant with valid ID that matches the SNAP card and up to four guests have free admission to Audubon facilities.

Audubon Museum Partner Pass: Audubon is partnering with New Orleans Public Library to offer a partner pass available for check out by library cardholders. Three passes have been provided to each library in Orleans Parish and each pass provides entry for up to two adults and seven children for a two-week period.”