Ute fans going to New Orleans no doubt expect wild times in the French Quarter and Bourbon Street, but they also might want to check out some other wild things.

The Audubon Insectarium recently opened on Canal Street in New Orleans. It is the country's largest free-standing museum dedicated to bugs, representing 900,000 insects and their relatives. Visitors will experience insects from around the globe in all shapes, sizes and colors. They can even eat in a cafe where bug chefs cook up free samples of bug cuisine.

Audubon also offers other New Orleans attractions including the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, which features a Caribbean reef, a trek through an Amazon rainforest, penguins, sea otters and a rare white American alligator. The Entergy IMAX Theatre is next to the aquarium and is currently showing how "Hurricane Katrina affected New Orleans."

Ride the streetcar to St. Charles Avenue, then take the free shuttle to the world-famous Audubon Zoo at 6500 Magazine St. Amid the roar of lions and the trumpeting of elephants, guests come face to face with Rex and Zulu, Audubon's white tigers. Audubon Zoo is one of the country's top-ranked zoos and showcases animals from all over the world, interactive exhibits and many hands-on activities.

All Audubon attractions are open Tuesday-Sunday. Visit the Web site at www.AudubonInstitute.org for ticket prices and hours.

The not-for-profit Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans operates 10 parks and museums dedicated to Celebrating the Wonders of Nature.