Conservation is the act of preserving, guarding, or protecting natural resources. The Conservation Mission lies at the heart of everything we do at the Louisville Zoo.
The Louisville Zoo is happy to announce that guests can now visit the popular and beloved indoor penguin exhibit again as repairs on the Islands exhibit are now complete. To christen the newly renovated exhibit, the Zoo welcomed an entirely new penguin species: seven African penguins. Find Out More
Butterflies n’ Blooms culminates with the tagging of 1,000 monarch butterflies for release at Flutter Fest on Sept. 21 brought to you in partnership with Louisville’s Idlewild Butterfly Farm. This release coincides with the annual migration of monarch butterflies. Find Out More
Louisville, KY – Mikki and her one-month-old male calf made their public debut today.As this is still an acclimation period for the calf and Mikki, public viewing times will be limited, varied and subject to change. Find Out More
Louisville, KY – The Louisville Zoo’s 33-year-old African elephant, Mikki, gave birth to a male calf at 11:24 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2019. It is only the second elephant born at the Louisville Zoo in the Zoo’s 50-year history. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo welcomed a male bongo calf in the early hours of Sunday, May 19. Mother Isabelle, 9, and calf are doing well. Both have joined the other bongos in rotation on exhibit next to giraffe and addax yards. 10-year-old bongo Watson sired the 50 lb. male calf. Find Out More
Back by popular demand, the butterflies have made their return to the Louisville Zoo — the Butterflies n’ Blooms exhibit has opened and runs through Sept. 22. This temporary exhibit is free with Zoo admission or membership. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo will celebrate Kindi’s 3rd birthday on April 6 at 11 a.m. at Gorilla Forrest. Families are invited to sing Happy Birthday as Kindi and surrogate mother Kweli receive some birthday enrichment. Kindi’s official birthday is March 14. Find Out More
LOUISVILLE, March 27, 2019 — The much-anticipated Snow Leopard Pass and Colobus Crossing exhibits opened to the public today. The opening of these two exhibits represents the final projects funded by the Zoo’s most recent Leadership Campaign. Find Out More
The much-anticipated Snow Leopard Pass and Colobus Crossing exhibits opened to the public today. The opening of these two exhibits represents the final projects funded by the Zoo’s most recent Leadership Campaign. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo is throwing 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. The month of April will feature special activities including zoo keeper presentations, a regional art contest for students, $8.25 admission on April 28 and conservation-minded events every weekend. Find Out More