Zoo News
Louisville Zoo Welcomes New Giraffe (Media Release)
Meet Baridi — A new 1-year-old male Masai giraffe joins us from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park! Baridi was born in December and his name means frost in Swahili. Find Out More
Introducing “Cora and Catina” (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo’s newest maned wolf pups have officially been named, thanks to our guests’ input in an online voting contest. The winning names were “Cora and Catina.” Find Out More
Two New Faces at Louisville Zoo with Births of Female Bongos
Louisville Zoo guests may see two small new faces in the Zoo’s Bongo yard over Memorial Day weekend. Last month, the Zoo announced the birth of one female calf born on April 16. The Zoo is happy to announce a second calf was born on Sunday, May 21 at 3:45 p.m. Both calves are now in regular rotation. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Announces Naming Contest for Two New Maned Wolf Pups
The Louisville Zoo maned wolf zoo keepers have chosen five sets of possible names for the Zoo’s newest additions — two female maned wolf pups — and the Zoo wants your help in selecting the winning names. Find Out More
Help Protect Our Planet — It Starts With US!
Our actions contribute to the issues our planet faces on climate change. Change can’t happen overnight — and it won’t happen without support from around the world. It starts with us! So, how can we do our part to stop … Find Out More
First Steller’s Sea-Eagle Hatchlings at Louisville Zoo in 48 years
The Louisville Zoo is thrilled to announce the first Steller’s sea-eagle hatchlings in the Zoo’s 48-year history. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo’s Latest Contribution to Black-Footed Ferret Recovery
When the US Fish and Wildlife Service commissioned an updated version of the Black-Footed Ferret (BFF) Managed Care Operations Manual, they called on retired Louisville Zoo keeper Joanne Luyster to head the revision. Joanne has actively participated in black-footed ferret … Find Out More
A Seal of a Different Color
Joining the California sea lions and harbor seal in Glacier Run is Rona, a gray seal. Rona is a 3-year-old female born at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Rona is steadily getting used to her new surroundings—the Louisville Zoo is a … Find Out More