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
Animals
The Louisville Zoo is home to many different animals.
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
Louisville Zoo Celebrates Birth of Giraffe Calf (Media Release)
There’s a six-foot-tall bundle of joy at the Louisville Zoo. A newborn male Masai giraffe, born to parents Kianga and Baridi on August 9, 2024, will mark the first giraffe calf born at the Zoo in 12 years. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Celebrates Rare Birth of Sumatran Tiger Cub for the First Time in 20 Years (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo proudly announces the birth of a Sumatran tiger cub, marking the first tiger birth in more than 20 years for the Zoo. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Welcomes New Western Lowland Gorilla (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo is happy to announce the newest addition to its extended family and its award-winning Gorilla Forest habitat: 11-year-old western lowland gorilla, Patty. Find Out More
Two New Furry Aussies Coming to Louisville (Media Release)
Two new Australians are making their way to Louisville — say “G’day y’all” to Dharuk and Telowie! The two male koalas will be coming from the San Diego Zoo in California. Dharuk and Telowie join the Louisville Zoo family indefinitely as part of an agreement with the Australian government. They will arrive later this June. Find Out More
A Hawk-Eyed View of the Zoo!
By Mark Mlynek, Keeper Included in 2023 Fall Trunkline What is a zoo? If you ask people this question, you will likely hear responses such as, “a family-friendly place with lots of animals” or “a park-like setting with exhibits that … Find Out More
Louisville Zoo’s Popular Red Panda Gets New Digs for His Birthday (Media Release)
Today, the Louisville Zoo announced that one of their most beloved animals — Sundara (Sunny D), the red panda — is now back on exhibit in a totally new space, just in time for his May 23rd birthday. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo’s Popular Red Panda Gets New Digs for his Birthday (Media Release)
Today, the Louisville Zoo announced that one of their most beloved animals — Sundara (Sunny D), the red panda — is now back on exhibit in a totally new space, just in time for his May 23rd birthday. Find Out More