“Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” Celebrates 40 Years
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
Events
Special Events and Activities for Zoo Visitors
Sloth-Tastic Summer Weekends at the Zoo
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
Louisville Zoo Travels Back in Time with “Dino Quest” Presented by Great Clips
EXHIBIT WILL HOST LIFE-SIZED DINOSAURS
FREE WITH ZOO ADMISSION FROM JUNE 26 TO SEPT. 19
The Louisville Zoo is inviting guests to travel back 65 to 200 million years in time to visit their newest prehistoric animal ambassadors – 19 different life-sized robotic dinosaurs in “Dino Quest” presented by Great Clips. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo’s Earth Day Community Discount Day
Louisville Zoo Celebrates Earth Day April 25 with $8.25 admission powered by LG&E and KU Foundation CONTACT: Kyle Shepherd 502-238-5331 (Media Cell 502-744-5639) kyle.shepherd@louisvilleky.gov The Louisville Zoo will celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 25 with $8.25 general admission and … Find Out More
Wildly Popular Wild Lights Returns Louisville Zoo (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo is happy to announce that the wildly popular Wild Lights sponsored by T-Mobile returns March 19 through May 30, 2021. Tickets are now on sale at LouisvilleZoo.org/wildlights. 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
The Louisville Zoo’s Throo The Zoo 5K will be held virtually this year; Zoo’s onsite 5K canceled
This year, the Louisville Zoo’s wildest 5K in town — Throo the Zoo presented by Norton Audubon Hospital — will be run virtually only. The Zoo has cancelled this year’s in-person portion in an abundance of caution and following the recommendations of Kentucky Governor Beshear. 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
Friends of the Louisville Zoo Announces Cancellation of Zoofari! 2020
The Friends of the Louisville Zoo, together with Zoo leadership, has decided it is in the best interest of the community and entire region to cancel Zoofari! One Wild Night scheduled for June 13, 2020. Find Out More
RESCHEDULED: Zoo Celebrates Big Birthdays
Due to rain in the forecast the three special animal birthdays will be rescheduled to Saturday, January 25.The Zoo will celebrate gorilla Helen’s 62nd birthday in Gorilla Forest at 10:30 a.m. followed by Asian elephant Punch’s 50th at 11 a.m. at the Elephant exhibit and finally, polar bear Qannik’s 9th birthday at Glacier Run at 11:30 a.m. Find Out More