The Louisville Zoo invites students of all ages throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana to participate in its annual Trashformation student art contest. Trashformation is part of the Louisville Zoo’s Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth, powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Find Out More
Today, officials from the Louisville Zoo broke ground on a project that will support the growth and development of its Animal Ambassador Program. Mayor Greenberg joined Louisville Zoo Director Dan Maloney, Deputy Mayor Nicole George, Zoo Foundation Board Chair Becky Phillips, members of the Future Healers Got Zoo Buddies program, Councilman Mulvihill’s Legislative aide Geoff Wohl, former Zoo Director John Walczak, and donors to break ground on the Zoo’s latest construction project. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce the return of one of the largest lantern festivals in the nation, Wild Lights: Around the World, March 10 through May 21, 2023. Tickets will be on sale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1 at louisvillezoo.org/wildlights. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo will host a job fair on January 28 in the Islands Pavilion Gheens Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Zoo is seeking outgoing, highly motivated individuals who enjoy working with the public to fill seasonal positions in various departments. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo is kicking off 2023 with the celebration of two of Louisville’s most beloved and iconic animals. On Saturday, Jan. 7, at 1:30 p.m., the Zoo invites guests to celebrate Asian elephant Punch’s 53rd birthday in the Africa Zone. Afterward, guests can head down to Glacier Run for polar bear Qannik’s 12th birthday at 2:15 p.m. Find Out More
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
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
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
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
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