Louisville Zoo Says Goodbye to Amur Tiger “Etta”
The Louisville Zoo is saddened to say goodbye to 17-year-old Amur (Siberian) tiger Marietta —affectionately called “Etta.” The tiger was humanely euthanized yesterday afternoon. Find Out More
Media Releases
Louisville Zoo Announces “Boo at the Zoo” Event; Set to Begin Oct. 1
Members tickets are now on sale for the Louisville Zoo’s upcoming “Boo at the Zoo” Halloween event. This is the 39th year for the popular party, which will take place Oct. 1 – 30, Thursday through Sunday nights. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Hosts Online Butterfly Release for Flutter Fest 2020
The popular Wild Lights: Asian Lantern Festival Presented by T-Mobile has been extended and will be open Thursday – Sunday nights July 9 – August. 28. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Saddened by Loss of 23-Year-Old Giraffe Malaika
The Masai giraffe arrived at the Louisville Zoo in 1997
The Louisville Zoo is sad to announce the loss of Malaika, a 23-year-old female Masai giraffe who was beloved by Zoo staff and the Louisville community. Find Out More
Wild Lights: Asian Lantern Festival Presented by T-Mobile Extended Through Sunday, Aug. 30 (Media Release)
The stunning Wild Lights: Asian Lantern Festival, presented by T-Mobile and sponsored by Ford and Republic Bank, has been extended for an additional weekend based on the overwhelming response from Louisville Zoo fans. The festival resumed on July 9 after the Zoo reopened and was set to run until Aug. 28 but will now be extended for an additional two days until Aug. 30 due to high demand and decreased capacities. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Reveals Name of Addax Born in May (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo has announced the name of their newest addition, the female addax that was born at the Zoo on Friday, May 8, during the COVID-19 pandemic closure. Louisville Zoo officials chose the name, Jira (JEE-RA), which translates to “anticipation” in Hausa. Hausa is the most widely spoken language in Niger, which is the only region where the addax remain today. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Extends Wild Lights Presented by T-Mobile
The popular Wild Lights: Asian Lantern Festival Presented by T-Mobile has been extended and will be open Thursday – Sunday nights July 9 – August. 28. Find Out More
Request for Proposals issued for Louisville Zoo Management
Due to a temporary closure in response to COVID-19, the Louisville Zoo will celebrate 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 — in July. Find Out More
Friends of the Louisville Zoo Announces Cancellation of Brew at the Zoo and Wine, Too!
Due to a temporary closure in response to COVID-19, the Louisville Zoo will celebrate 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 — in July. Find Out More
Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth
Due to a temporary closure in response to COVID-19, the Louisville Zoo will celebrate 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 — in July. Find Out More