The Louisville Zoo requested name submissions for the new bongo calf born Sunday, May 19. Nearly 2,000 names were submitted. The bongo Zoo keepers have narrowed those to three. A “Guardians of the Galaxy” theme emerged. The bongo name finalists are Drax, Groot and Rocket. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo welcomed a male bongo calf in the early hours of Sunday, May 19. Mother Isabelle, 9, and calf are doing well. Both have joined the other bongos in rotation on exhibit next to giraffe and addax yards. 10-year-old bongo Watson sired the 50 lb. male calf. Find Out More
Back by popular demand, the butterflies have made their return to the Louisville Zoo — the Butterflies n’ Blooms exhibit has opened and runs through Sept. 22. This temporary exhibit is free with Zoo admission or membership. Find Out More
To celebrate turning 50 this year the Zoo is throwing a party! 50Fest is May 18-19 at the Zoo.The Zoo’s two newest mascots — Leroy the rhino, in honor of one of the Zoo’s first rhinos named Leroy, and Miles the giraffe — will be on hand along with other animal mascots. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo will celebrate Kindi’s 3rd birthday on April 6 at 11 a.m. at Gorilla Forrest. Families are invited to sing Happy Birthday as Kindi and surrogate mother Kweli receive some birthday enrichment. Kindi’s official birthday is March 14. Find Out More
LOUISVILLE, March 27, 2019 — The much-anticipated Snow Leopard Pass and Colobus Crossing exhibits opened to the public today. The opening of these two exhibits represents the final projects funded by the Zoo’s most recent Leadership Campaign. Find Out More
The much-anticipated Snow Leopard Pass and Colobus Crossing exhibits opened to the public today. The opening of these two exhibits represents the final projects funded by the Zoo’s most recent Leadership Campaign. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo is throwing its annual bash for the Earth — Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth, powered by the LG&E and KU Foundation. The month of April will feature special activities including zoo keeper presentations, a regional art contest for students, $8.25 admission on April 28 and conservation-minded events every weekend. Find Out More
ZOO MEDIA CONTACT: Kyle Shepherd Direct: 502-238-5331 | Media Only: 502-744-5639 kyle.shepherd@louisvilleky.gov LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 14, 2019 – The Louisville Zoo is set to resume normal operations Friday, March 15 following the subsidence event that occurred on March 6, 2019. … Find Out More
Out of an abundance of caution, the Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern (where the guest attractions are located) will remain closed through the weekend awaiting completion of the investigation. Find Out More