“Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” Celebrates 40 Years
The Louisville Zoo has received doses of a uniquely formulated COVID-19 vaccine developed for animal species from the animal healthcare company Zoetis. Find Out More
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LOUISVILLE ZOO ANIMALS TO RECEIVE ZOETIS’ COVID-19 VACCINE FOR ANIMALS
The Louisville Zoo has received doses of a uniquely formulated COVID-19 vaccine developed for animal species from the animal healthcare company Zoetis. Find Out More
Mayor Announces New Louisville Zoo Director
Mayor Greg Fischer announced today the appointment of Daniel Maloney (Dan) as the new director of the Louisville Zoo. Maloney is only the fifth director in the Zoo’s 52-year history. His appointment comes after an extensive national search managed by the Chicago firm Gomez Partners. Find Out More
Throo the Zoo
REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR THE WILDEST 5K IN TOWN
PRESENTED BY NORTON AUDUBON HOSPITAL
Registration for the Zoo’s annual Throo the Zoo 5K will begin on August 15, 2021. The wildest 5K in town presented by Norton Audubon Hospital is set to occur at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Louisville Zoo. Find Out More
Sloth-Tastic Summer Weekends at the Zoo
In response to new guidelines recently released by Louisville Metro Government, the Zoo will be requiring masks inside of buildings including Gorilla Forest, the Islands, HerpAquarium, MetaZoo, African Outpost and the Zoo’s gift shops effective Monday, August 2, 2021. Find Out More
Masks Required in Public Buildings at Zoo
In response to new guidelines recently released by Louisville Metro Government, the Zoo will be requiring masks inside of buildings including Gorilla Forest, the Islands, HerpAquarium, MetaZoo, African Outpost and the Zoo’s gift shops effective Monday, August 2, 2021. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Travels Back in Time with “Dino Quest” Presented by Great Clips
EXHIBIT WILL HOST LIFE-SIZED DINOSAURS
FREE WITH ZOO ADMISSION FROM JUNE 26 TO SEPT. 19
The Louisville Zoo is inviting guests to travel back 65 to 200 million years in time to visit their newest prehistoric animal ambassadors – 19 different life-sized robotic dinosaurs in “Dino Quest” presented by Great Clips. Find Out More
June at the Louisville Zoo: Updated Capacities and Openings
Following the new COVID-19 guidelines from the CDC and in alignment with Governor Beshear’s rescinded mandates, the Louisville Zoo is now operating at full capacity for all members and guests. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Says Goodbye to 50-year-old Female Gorilla Demba
The Louisville Zoo made the difficult decision to euthanize 50-year-old Demba today. Demba had been diagnosed with endocarditis (heart valve infection) back in 2013. With help from the local medical community, the gorilla survived this life-threatening infection and went on to live another 7 years. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Lemur Exhibit Opens with New Lemurs
Louisville Zoo guests are seeing some new faces and a new design at one of the popular first stops at the Zoo. Formerly Lemur Mountain, the newly renovated exhibit now features new climbing structures for the ring-tailed lemurs. Find Out More