Zoo History

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Louisville Zoo Nominated in USA TODAY’s “10Best Readers’ Choice” List for Best U.S. Zoo and Exhibit (Media Release)

The Louisville Zoo is proud to have been nominated for two awards as part of USA Today’s “10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.” The Zoo is nominated as Best Zoo in the United States and the Glacier Run exhibit as the best zoo exhibit in the United States. Voting has begun and continues through Monday, March 4 at 11:59 a.m. EST. The rules allow the public to vote online for one nominee per category, per day. Guests can vote at https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/. Find Out More

Our First Zookeeper, Frank Bullock

Frank Bullock worked at the Louisville Zoo for almost 30 years. He was the Zoo’s first keeper, beginning his tenure in 1967, before the Louisville Zoo was even open! While the Zoo was under construction, Frank worked with a pair … Find Out More