Santa is Making a One-Day Stop at the Zoo (Media Release)
Santa’s making a one-day stop at the Louisville Zoo on Saturday, December 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and he’s bringing enrichment treats for the animals with him! Find Out More
Media Releases
Kroger Wild Winter Days Winter Admission and Food Drive with Dare to Care (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo is celebrating Kroger Wild Winter Days now through Feb. 28, 2023 with a Dare to Care food drive and discount admission when you donate a food item for the drive. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Announces New “School’s Out Safari” Discount Days (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce its NEW School’s Out Safari discount to help provide our community with fun, safe and educational experiences at the Zoo this fall and winter. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Says Goodbye to World’s Second-Oldest Gorilla (Media Release)
It is with heavy hearts that the Louisville Zoo announces the passing of female western lowland gorilla Helen. Affectionately called the “Grand Dame” of the gorilla world, Helen was much celebrated at 64-years-old. She long impressed Zoo fans with her big personality and longevity. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Temporarily Closing Some Areas to Protect Zoo Birds from Wild Avian Flu (Media Release)
With recently confirmed cases of avian flu discovered in a Fayette County backyard poultry flock, the Louisville Zoo is taking precautionary measures to keep its bird ambassadors safe and healthy. Starting today, the Zoo has temporarily closed its public walk-through aviaries and is moving some birds to protected areas out of an abundance of caution. None of the Zoo’s birds are currently showing clinical signs of the disease. Find Out More
Famous Louisville Zoo Gorilla Jelani In Recovery Following Abdominal Surgery (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo’s world-famous silverback gorilla, Jelani (jah– lah-knee), underwent a successful surgery to remove an abdominal mass last week and is resting in recovery behind the scenes at Gorilla Forest. Find Out More
Throo the Zoo Registration is Open for the Wildest 5K in Town (Media Release)
Registration for the Zoo’s annual Throo the Zoo 5K is now open. The wildest 5K in town presented by Norton Audubon Hospital takes off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Louisville Zoo. Race proceeds benefit the Louisville Zoo, which is dedicated to its mission of bettering the bond between people and our planet. Find Out More
COMMONWEALTH OF KY MEDIA RELEASE: LEGISLATIVE LEADERS INVEST $10 MILLION IN LOUISVILLE ZOO KENTUCKY TRAILS SAFARI (Media Release)
Senate Majority Caucus Chair Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, and Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, celebrated the $10 million in one-time funds the General Assembly invested to construct the Kentucky Trails Habitat at the Louisville Zoo today. Both were joined by Louisville Zoo Executive Director Dan Maloney and Louisville Zoo Foundation Chair Sheryl Snyder. City representatives on hand to express their appreciation to the General Assembly included Mayor Greg Fisher and Louisville Metro Councilman Anthony Piagentini. Find Out More
Tickets for “Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” on sale to general public Sept. 6 (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo celebrates 41 years of merry — not scary — fun this October with its ever-popular annual Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer. Tickets go on sale to the general public September 6 at 10 a.m. for the beloved annual event that takes place October 1 – 2; 6 – 9; 13 – 16; 20 – 23; 27 – 30 (Thursday – Sunday nights, October 1 – 30). Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Announces 2023 Sloth Experience Dates (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo will open new 2023 sloth behind-the-scenes experience dates for March to August 2023 with an increased amount of sessions. Tickets will go on sale for the 2023 dates on August 9 at 11 a.m. Find Out More