The Louisville Zoo invites students in preschool and grades pre-K – 12 to get involved with the seventh annual Trashformation: A Trash-to-Treasure Art Contest for Students. The annual contest is part of the Zoo’s Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth powered by the LG&E and KU Foundation. The event takes place in April. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo will host a job fair on January 19 in the Zoo’s Gheens Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Zoo is seeking candidates to fill seasonal positions in various departments including Admissions, Education, Guest Services, Horticulture, Membership, Front Desk and Rides and Attractions. Find Out More
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