The Louisville Zoo is about to transform into a storybook land where a photo opportunity is waiting around every corner during the Zoo’s “World’s Largest Halloween Party!” presented by Meijer. This year the Zoo celebrates its 37th year of the popular party on October 4–7, 11–14, 18–21, & 25–28, 2018. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo welcomed a male Saharan addax calf born early morning Sunday, August 19. The mother is Patella and the father is Laird. Find Out More
Boone and Minnow, two male gray seals, have joined the other pinnipeds on regular rotation at the Louisville Zoo’s Glacier Run exhibit. Both seals come to Louisville from Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo. Minnow is 31 and Boone is 13. Find Out More
With the backdrop of a camel, a mascot named Tapper and a few dozen school children, the Louisville Zoo and Louisville Water Company unveiled new drinking water stations at the Zoo. Find Out More
There’s a new cat in town! Meet Siyanda — a new 3-year-old African male lion comes to the Louisville Zoo from the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas. He was born March 30, 2015. Find Out More
Fathers get FREE Louisville Zoo admission on Father’s Day — Sunday, June 17 — courtesy of Ford Motor Company. Find Out More
Meet Romulus— a new 7-month-old male Komodo dragon comes to the Louisville Zoo from the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas. He is named after the founder of Rome. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo will celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 29 with $8.25 general admission thanks to our sponsor Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities. The day will also feature activities to celebrate sustainability. Patrons can learn more about the Zoo’s conservation efforts and visit dozens of “eco-themed” exhibitors. Find Out More
Meet Kianga — a new 1-year-old female Masai giraffe joins us from the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens in California. Kianga was born November 9, 2016 in Los Angeles and her name means “sunshine” in Swahili. Find Out More
LG&E AND KU SPONSOR EVENTS THROUGHOUT APRIL;
$8.25 ADMISSION TO THE ZOO’S EARTH DAY CELEBRATION ON APRIL 29
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. The month of April will feature special activities including zoo keeper presentations, a regional art contest for students, $8.25 admission on April 29 and conservation-minded events every weekend. Find Out More