Louisville Zoo Director John Walczak to retire
Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that John Walczak, longtime Director of the Louisville Zoo, is retiring, and a national search will be conducted for his replacement. Find Out More
Media Releases
Louisville Zoo Launches Live Gray Seal Webcam and Announces Pup Names to be Voted On
Guests can now check in on their favorite new gray seal pup with today’s launching of the Zoo’s new gray seal live webcam at Glacier Run sponsored by T-Mobile. The cam is accessible here: LouisvilleZoo.org/sealcam. Find Out More
It’s a BOY!
The Louisville Zoo is happy to announce that the gray seal pup — the Zoo’s newest addition — is a boy! And, he’s weaned. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Launches Mobile Food Ordering (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo is now providing guests the option of making mobile food orders from the Zoo’s African Outpost menu online through LouZooEats.com. Guests can also text AFRICAN to 33733 to visit the online ordering site through a mobile phone. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Snow Leopards Are Clear of Virus and on Exhibit
After a month off exhibit while recovering from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans, the Louisville Zoo’s three snow leopards are clear of the virus and will return to exhibit rotation Find Out More
Wildly Popular Wild Lights Returns Louisville Zoo (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo is happy to announce that the wildly popular Wild Lights sponsored by T-Mobile returns March 19 through May 30, 2021. Tickets are now on sale at LouisvilleZoo.org/wildlights. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Celebrates Birth of Seal Pup
The Louisville Zoo’s 6-year-old gray seal Rona has given birth to her first pup. The Zoo welcomes the pup today at 7:25 a.m. The new pup and mom are doing well. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Welcomes New Male Polar Bear (Media Release)
CONTACT: Kyle Shepherd 502-238-5331 (Media Cell 502-744-5639) kyle.shepherd@louisvilleky.gov LOUISVILLE, Ky. (December 17, 2020) Meet Lee — the Zoo’s newest resident 20-year-old male polar bear. He comes to the Louisville Zoo from the Columbus Zoo in Ohio. Lee has completed his standard … Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Gray Seal Is Expecting (Media Release)
Today, the Louisville Zoo announced that six-year-old gray seal, Rona, is expecting. A winter birth, between December and February, is expected. The father is 16-year-old gray seal Boone. This will be Rona’s first pup. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Female Snow Leopard Tests Positive for SARS-CoV-2 (MEDIA RELEASE)
Five-year- old NeeCee, a female snow leopard at the Louisville Zoo, has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans. The Zoo is awaiting confirmatory results of the other two male snow leopards – Kimti and Meru. Find Out More