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Audubon Nature Institute Press Room Audubon Nature Institute is the New Orleans-based not-for-profit umbrella organization which operates Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Audubon Insectarium, Entergy IMAX Theatre, Audubon Park, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, Wilderness Park, Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species and Freeport McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center. Audubon’s media relations team is happy to assist working press with stories, interviews and images. Contact Sarah Burnette at [email protected] or Meghan Calhoun at [email protected] with requests. Audubon Nature Institute Media FAQs Q: I’m a member of the press. How do I arrange a visit? A: Just contact Sarah Burnette or Meghan Calhoun at the above email addresses. Q: Do you have images for me to use? A: Yes, please visit our Flickr library http://www.flickr.com/photos/audubonimages/ for images and use whatever you’d like. Where there is not a specific credit line, please credit Audubon Nature Institute. If you have any questions, just contact us. Q: Do you allow movie crews to shoot at your facilities? A: Each production request is considered on a case-by-case basis. There is a production fee to shoot stills or video/film for commercial projects. Please see our sample production agreement. Q: I’m a student working on a photo project. Can I take pictures at your public attractions? A: Students are allowed to take pictures from any of the public areas during normal operating hours as long as no public walkways are blocked. Q: Do you have experts in animal care and conservation who can talk to me? A: Yes! We have experts in many fields, including assisted reproduction for endangered species, animal husbandry and conservation. .

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Internal Audit Report #2020-003 Audubon Nature Institute Contracts #55-16873 & #55-18020 Release Date: July 31, 2020
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