Annual Animal Pumpkin Smash (Media Release)
The animals at the Louisville Zoo get in on the celebration of the season with a special pumpkin enrichment for the popular Animal Pumpkin Smash Saturday, Nov. 2. Find Out More
Animals
The Louisville Zoo is home to many different animals.
Louisville Zoo Welcomes Binturong to Islands (Media Release)
Meet Bianca! The Louisville Zoo is excited to introduce Bianca, a 1-year-old female binturong or “bearcat,” a rare mammal native to Southeast Asia. Find Out More
Meet KAJI Louisville Zoo Announces Name of New Tiger Cub (Media Release)
Meet KAJI (kah-gee)! The Louisville Zoo asked fans to participate in naming its male Sumatran tiger cub, and the people have spoken. Find Out More
Abeo and Foster Mom Kweli Now on Exhibit at Louisville Zoo’s Award-Winning Gorilla Forest (Media Release)
Visitors to the Louisville Zoo can now see infant gorilla Abeo (pronounced ah-BAY-oh) as he makes his debut in the Zoo’s award-winning Gorilla Forest. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Invites Public to Name New Tiger Cub (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo is inviting the public to help name one of its newest additions, a male Sumatran tiger cub born on July 23, 2024. Norton Children’s is presenting the opportunity to vote on the cub’s name, marking the first time a Sumatran tiger cub has been born at the Zoo in 20 years. Find Out More
Meet Nyasi! (Media Release)
Meet Nyasi (nee-YAH-see)! The Louisville Zoo asked fans and advocates to participate in naming its male giraffe calf, and the people have spoken. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Invites Public to Help Name New Giraffe Calf (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo is inviting the public to help name one of its newest additions, a male Masai giraffe calf born on August 9, 2024. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo’s Male Sumatran Tiger Leaves Legacy of Sired Cub (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo is saddened to announce the passing of Kami Sambal, a 16-year-old male Sumatran tiger that arrived in Louisville in late 2022. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Welcomes Infant Gorilla for Fostering (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo has welcomed a 1 ½-month-old infant male western lowland gorilla named Abeo (ah-bay-oh) to our award-winning Gorilla Forest habitat. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Celebrates Start of World Water Week with Special Event and Partnership(Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo will celebrate World Water Week with a special event on August 25, 2024, in partnership with WaterStep and Louisville Water Company Find Out More