“Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” Celebrates 40 Years (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo has received doses of a uniquely formulated COVID-19 vaccine developed for animal species from the animal healthcare company Zoetis. Find Out More
Author: Adam Shaft
Sloth-Tastic Summer Weekends at the Zoo (Media Release)
In response to new guidelines recently released by Louisville Metro Government, the Zoo will be requiring masks inside of buildings including Gorilla Forest, the Islands, HerpAquarium, MetaZoo, African Outpost and the Zoo’s gift shops effective Monday, August 2, 2021. Find Out More
Meerkat reading passage
Meerkats are a small animal found in dry areas of southern Africa. They are omnivores, so they eat insects, spiders, snails, eggs, plant roots and more! They will spend much of their day digging in the sand looking for their … Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Offers Free Admission for Active and Retired Military on Veterans Day Thanks to T-Mobile
To honor those who are serving and who have served our country in military service, the Zoo is offering active and retired military and their dependents FREE general admission on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 thanks to our sponsor T-Mobile. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Hosts Online Butterfly Release for Flutter Fest 2020
The popular Wild Lights: Asian Lantern Festival Presented by T-Mobile has been extended and will be open Thursday – Sunday nights July 9 – August. 28. Find Out More
Request for Proposals issued for Louisville Zoo Management
Due to a temporary closure in response to COVID-19, the Louisville Zoo will celebrate its annual bash for the Earth — Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth powered by the LG&E and KU Foundation — in July. Find Out More
Friends of the Louisville Zoo Announces Cancellation of Brew at the Zoo and Wine, Too!
Due to a temporary closure in response to COVID-19, the Louisville Zoo will celebrate its annual bash for the Earth — Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth powered by the LG&E and KU Foundation — in July. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo General Admission Tickets On Sale
CONTACT: Kyle Shepherd Direct: 502-238-5331 | Media Only: 502-744-5639 kyle.shepherd@louisvilleky.gov The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce that general admission tickets are now on sale following a temporary closure in response to COVID-19. General admission dates begin July 4 and … Find Out More
Mayor calls for temporary closures of libraries, community centers, Mary T. Meagher Aquatics Center and some Zoo attractions
Mayor Greg Fischer announced a temporary closure, effective immediately, of all 17 Louisville Free Public Library locations, 13 community centers, the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center and some indoor Zoo attractions. Additionally, two historic homes operated by Louisville Metro Parks & Recreation– Historic Locust Grove and Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, will close for tours and programs. The grounds at both sites will remain open to the public. Find Out More