Special Events and Activities for Zoo Visitors
Set your clocks to island time as Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Louisville Zoo invite guests ages 21 and older to unwind among the animals during the final Hump Day Happy Hour of the summer on August 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Find Out More
Just in time to celebrate International Tiger Day, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Louisville Zoo are thrilled to announce that Amur tiger Viktoria’s trio of cubs have reached another important milestone. Find Out More
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Louisville Zoo encourage the community to take advantage of the final opportunities to experience the popular Wild Lights lantern festival. Find Out More
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Louisville Zoo are welcoming a summertime stop from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Find Out More
Mayor Craig Greenberg announces that The Louisville Zoo and the Louisville Orchestra are teaming up once again to bring back ROARchestra for another unforgettable summer night under the stars. Find Out More
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Louisville Zoo invite families to celebrate some of the Zoo’s most beloved animal residents with April birthdays on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Find Out More
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Louisville Zoo announce a groundbreaking, legendary, unprecedented—and, in fact, downright historic—unicorn exhibit set to open April 1, 2027. Find Out More
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Louisville Zoo are excited to announce the return of the stunning Wild Lights lantern spectacular. Find Out More
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and The Louisville Zoo announce the return of Party for the Planet: A Monthlong Celebration of the Earth powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Find Out More
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Louisville Zoo invite all princes and princesses to grab their crowns and reserve their spots for the Zoo’s VIP (Very Important Princess) Party on April 11 and 12. Find Out More