Horticulture is the art and practice of garden cultivation and management. The Louisville Zoo is home to a wide variety of gardens.
When the ground thaws for springtime, many of us consider new landscape plantings around our homes. It’s wonderful to experience the majesty of nature in spring bloom in our own backyard. While making your gardening plans, it’s important to understand … Find Out More
It takes work, dedication and many, many helping hands to make your Louisville Zoo a world-class, award-winning destination for family fun. Meet two of our volunteers who make a huge difference at the Louisville Zoo! Donald Blanton If you see … Find Out More
Do you like spend your “thyme” gardening? Have a “green thumb”? Spring is just around the corner and you might really “dig” the Louisville Zoo’s Adopt-A-Garden Program! The Louisville Zoo’s Horticulture Department is welcoming volunteer garden enthusiasts to participate in the care of our inviting and inspiring park-like setting. Participating … Find Out More
Adopt-a-Garden, the Louisville Zoo’s volunteer botanical gardening program, is seeking experienced gardeners. Find Out More
Fall landscaping is a great opportunity to start preparing for spring! So, if you’ve been thinking of planting a tree but are not quite sure what to get, look no further than the Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry or the Aurora Dogwood, … Find Out More
The Zoo’s Horticulture crew will begin a big clean up project at the northeast corner of the Zoo adjacent to the Ridgefield neighborhood starting Sept. 8. Find Out More
Did you realize that coniferous tree needles change color in the autumn too, just like deciduous trees? Homeowners are often alarmed when their evergreen trees start to drop needles. Although most conifer trees are considered to be “evergreen”, their needles … Find Out More
Nearly 10 years ago, beekeepers across the country en masse began to report that healthy colonies of bees had left their hives and not returned. Researchers believe that several factors including global warming, pesticide use, habitat loss, and parasites are … Find Out More
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Orientation set for February 28.
Adopt-a-Garden, the Louisville Zoo’s volunteer botanical gardening program, is seeking experienced gardeners. Find Out More
Four years ago, an unwanted guest made its way to Kentucky. The invasive beetle known as the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), native to Asia, was first discovered in Michigan in 2002 and has since spread to multiple states including Kentucky. Find Out More