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Conservation

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.

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Louisville Zoo’s Free Electronic “Backyard Action Hero” Guidebook Now Available for NTI

October 5, 2020

The Zoo’s Backyard Action Hero guidebook is now available for parents and teachers as a resource for NTI, home school and beyond. This year’s theme of the conservation-minded guide is “Learn How to be a Scientist” and the booklet is available at the Zoo’s website at LouisvilleZoo.org/BAH. Find Out More

Categories: Conservation, Education, Media Releases Tags: conservation

Louisville Zoo Hosts Online Butterfly Release for Flutter Fest 2020

September 11, 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

Categories: Conservation, Events, Media Releases, Zoo News Tags: Butterflies n' Blooms, Butterfly, conservation, Flutter Fest, Flutterfest

Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth

June 30, 2020

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

Categories: Conservation, Media Releases, Zoo News Tags: conservation

Gorillas on the Line … Answer the Call!

February 1, 2020

Dates Updated! Now through September 30, 2020 The Louisville Zoo and The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International are working together with Eco-Cell to recycle cell phones, help the environment, and raise money for gorilla conservation as part of Gorillas on the Line. … Find Out More

Categories: Conservation, Wildlife Partners, Zoo News Tags: conservation

How You Can Help Wildlife and People Impacted by the Bushfires in Australia

January 16, 2020

From Louisville Zoo Director John Walczak: Like many of you, our thoughts are with the people and wildlife of Australia. Many people have contacted us, and accredited zoos across the country, to ask how they can help. The Association of … Find Out More

Categories: Conservation, Wildlife Partners, Zoo News Tags: conservation

Louisville Zoo Welcomes African Penguins

December 12, 2019

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

Categories: Conservation, Media Releases, Zoo News Tags: conservation

Butterflies n’ Blooms Culminates With Flutter Fest and Release of 1,000 Monarch Butterflies (Media Release)

September 16, 2019

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

Categories: Conservation, Media Releases

Elephant Mikki and Calf Debut (Media Release)

September 9, 2019

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

Categories: Conservation, Media Releases, Mikki and Calf Media Releases Tags: elephant, Elephant_African

Media Release: Louisville Zoo Welcomes Male Calf

August 3, 2019

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

Categories: Conservation, Media Releases, Mikki and Calf Media Releases, Zoo News Tags: conservation, elephant, Elephant_African
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Male Bongo Calf Born at Louisville Zoo: Naming Contest Details (Media Release)

June 3, 2019

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

Categories: Conservation, Media Releases Tags: Bongo, conservation

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