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Trunkline Magazine

Vanquishing Energy Vampires

December 15, 2015

THINK ENERGY! Hey Kids! We know you’ve heard a lot of grownups talking about “conserving energy.”But what does this really mean? We all use energy each day, at home, at school and in lots of other places. In order to … Find Out More

Categories: Conservation, Education, Trunkline Magazine, Zoo News
Black-Footed Ferret

Sakes Alive, We’re 25!

December 15, 2015

The Louisville Zoo is full of excitement as the Black-Footed Ferret Recovery Program is set to celebrate its 25th year in 2016! Black-footed ferrets (BFFs) were long considered one of North America’s most endangered animals before finally being declared extinct … Find Out More

Categories: Black-Footed Ferret Program, Conservation, Trunkline Magazine, Zoo News Tags: black-footed ferret
Gorilla Goes Viral

Gorilla Goes Viral

December 14, 2015

YouTube Video exceeds 6.7 million views. It’s an average day in early September. A large, hairy hand taps the window in Gorilla Forest and a collective, “Awwww” sweeps through the crowd of 20 or more people gathered. The onlookers point … Find Out More

Categories: Animal - Specific, Trunkline Magazine, Zoo News Tags: gorilla, Jelani
Gorilla eats in the outside yard

Pan African Sanctuary Alliance

September 18, 2015

Did you know that 25 cents from every Louisville Zoo general admission ticket and 50 cents from every membership goes to conservation? Just by visiting the Zoo or becoming a member, you play an important part in helping vital conservation … Find Out More

Categories: Conservation, Trunkline Magazine Tags: conservation, Gorillas, Jelani, trunkline
Seal at the Louisville Zoo

Seal & Sea Lion: A Darling Rescue

September 3, 2015

They have large puppy-dog eyes, bristling whiskers, smoke-colored fuzz and floppy flippers. “They’re painfully cute,” says Jane Anne Franklin, Mammal Curator and Supervisor of Animal Training. What’s she referring to? Meet Riva and Spike — our new young seal and … Find Out More

Categories: Animals, Conservation, Trunkline Magazine Tags: Sea Lion_California, Seal_Harbor
Evergreen at the Louisville Zoo

Evergreen Doesn’t Mean “Always” Green

September 3, 2015

Did you realize that coniferous tree needles change color in the autumn too, just like deciduous trees? Homeowners are often alarmed when their evergreen trees start to drop needles. Although most conifer trees are considered to be “evergreen”, their needles … Find Out More

Categories: Horticulture, Trunkline Magazine
Halloween Volunteer at the Louisville Zoo

Halloween Volunteers are so Helpful … It’s SPOOKY!

September 3, 2015

Volunteers are getting geared up for “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” presented by Meijer. We couldn’t throw such a great party without the support of our wonderful volunteers. Last year more than 1,200 volunteers helped the Zoo prepare for and … Find Out More

Categories: Events, Trunkline Magazine, Volunteer, Zoo News
Lemurs at the Louisville Zoo

The Lovable Ghosts of Madagascar

September 3, 2015

You’re traveling through the dark dry forests of Madagascar, an island off the southeast coast of Africa. You hear a rustling sound in the trees to the left. You peer through the leaves, but see only shade and mist. Slowly, … Find Out More

Categories: Animals, Trunkline Magazine Tags: Lemur

The Buzzzzz on Bee Gardens

June 17, 2015

Nearly 10 years ago, beekeepers across the country en masse began to report that healthy colonies of bees had left their hives and not returned. Researchers believe that several factors including global warming, pesticide use, habitat loss, and parasites are … Find Out More

Categories: Conservation, Horticulture, Trunkline Magazine

Water, Water Everywhere?

June 17, 2015

Ah, summer is here! When the weather is sunny and warm, we all love to spend lots of time outside. For many of us that means swimming in pools or going to splash parks, washing our cars, spraying our gardens … Find Out More

Categories: Conservation, Education, Trunkline Magazine
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