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Louisville Zoo Reduces Winter General Admission Price and Announces Kroger Wild Winter Days Food Drive with Dare to Care

October 29, 2015

The Louisville Zoo is proud to team up with Kroger to help Dare to Care again support families in our community with a winter food drive during the Zoo’s Wild Winter Days presented by Kroger Nov. 1 through Feb. 29. Find Out More

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The Sweetest Halloween Party in Town is at the Louisville Zoo

September 22, 2015

On October 2–4, 8–11, 15–18, 22–25 & 29–30, Meijer will present “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” at the Louisville Zoo where little ones can dress up in their wildest costumes and set off on a magical journey through the Zoo. Find Out More

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Halloween Volunteer at the Louisville Zoo

Halloween Volunteers are so Helpful … It’s SPOOKY!

September 3, 2015

Volunteers are getting geared up for “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” presented by Meijer. We couldn’t throw such a great party without the support of our wonderful volunteers. Last year more than 1,200 volunteers helped the Zoo prepare for and … Find Out More

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Zoo Celebrates Zoofari! Success and Record-Breaking Effort

August 10, 2015

The Louisville Zoo just wrapped up the most successful Zoofari! fundraiser in its 35-year history. Under the helm of Zoofari! co-chairs, Annette Schnatter and Sam Stewart (facilities and program director, The Parklands of Floyd Fork), Zoofari! 2015 achieved a record gross revenue of $440,000. Find Out More

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Zoo Holds Auditions for World’s Largest Halloween Party

July 29, 2015

The Louisville Zoo will hold auditions for costumed storybook characters for its popular annual “World’s Largest Halloween Party!” presented by Meijer on Aug. 8 at 1 p.m. , Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. at the Zoo. Find Out More

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22nd Annual Throo the Zoo

April 29, 2015

Norton Audubon Hospital and McDonald’s® Restaurants of Kentuckiana present wildest 5K in town. Find Out More

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Zoo Earth Day Celebration

March 31, 2015

Louisville Zoo Celebrates Earth Day April 19
with half-priced admission sponsored by LG&E and KU Find Out More

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

March 9, 2015

The Louisville Zoo is throwing its annual bash for the Earth — Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth, powered by Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company. Find Out More

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Louisville Zoo announces recyclable art contest for Earth Month

March 9, 2015

The Louisville Zoo invites students in grades pre-K –12 to get involved with its “TRASHFORMATION” recyclable art contest. Find Out More

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Arctic Explorer Returns to Louisville After Record Climb of Mt. McKinley

February 11, 2015

Media Release
Arctic Explorer Lonnie Dupre will return to Louisville Feb. 19 – Feb. 21, 2015 and will appear at three separate public events presented by Hear in America. This is a rare opportunity to meet someone who is the FIRST to accomplish something extraordinary. Find Out More

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