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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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