Shell-A-Bration

Cajun Ballroom at Audubon Zoo

March 26, 2026

7:30 – 10:30 pm

VIP early access – 6:30 pm

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Shell-A-Bration is a high energy night in the heart of the Louisiana swamp where fresh oysters straight from the gulf, seafood prepared by Dickie Brennan and Company and local beer, wine and other beverages set the stage for a coastal celebration. Louisiana’s finest oyster farmers and shuckers, including the NOLA Oyster Queen, will be on site serving oysters while T Marie and Bayou Juju bring a mix of swamp pop, soul and Gulf Coast rhythm that anchors the night in the sound of coastal Louisiana. Guests can explore a curated silent auction and learn how CRCL’s recycling and conservation work is strengthening coastal ecosystems. As the sun sets, the swamp comes alive with gators resting nearby, otters gliding through the water and black bears moving through their habitat, creating an atmosphere where food, music and restoration come together in one unforgettable night.

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VIP Ticket – $125

VIP tickets include early access to the white alligator exhibit and boardwalk. Guests begin the night at 6:30 pm inside the Louisiana Swamp Exhibit, an hour before general admission ticket holders. Enjoy oysters, passed hors d’oeuvres, a dedicated bar and an intimate acoustic set by T Marie and Bayou Juju.

General Admission Ticket – $85 (early bird $75 until Jan. 15)

General admission includes three hours of food and fun from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. Guests enjoy local seafood and other dishes by Dickie Brennan and Company, fresh oysters from Louisiana’s finest producers, and tickets include local beer, wine and other beverages. The night features live music by T Marie and Bayou Juju and a full celebration inside the Cajun Ballroom surrounded by the sights of the swamp.

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