Boone and Minnow, two male gray seals, have joined the other pinnipeds on regular rotation at the Louisville Zoo’s Glacier Run exhibit. Both seals come to Louisville from Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo. Minnow is 31 and Boone is 13. Find Out More
With the backdrop of a camel, a mascot named Tapper and a few dozen school children, the Louisville Zoo and Louisville Water Company unveiled new drinking water stations at the Zoo. Find Out More
There’s a new cat in town! Meet Siyanda — a new 3-year-old African male lion comes to the Louisville Zoo from the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas. He was born March 30, 2015. Find Out More
Fathers get FREE Louisville Zoo admission on Father’s Day — Sunday, June 17 — courtesy of Ford Motor Company. Find Out More
Meet Romulus— a new 7-month-old male Komodo dragon comes to the Louisville Zoo from the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas. He is named after the founder of Rome. Find Out More
Meet Letterman — a new 3-year-old male southern white rhinoceros comes to the Louisville Zoo from The Wilds in southeast Ohio. The rhino was named by Jack Hanna after the late night television host and comedian David Letterman. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo will celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 29 with $8.25 general admission thanks to our sponsor Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities. The day will also feature activities to celebrate sustainability. Patrons can learn more about the Zoo’s conservation efforts and visit dozens of “eco-themed” exhibitors. Find Out More
Meet Kianga — a new 1-year-old female Masai giraffe joins us from the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens in California. Kianga was born November 9, 2016 in Los Angeles and her name means “sunshine” in Swahili. Find Out More
LG&E AND KU SPONSOR EVENTS THROUGHOUT APRIL;
$8.25 ADMISSION TO THE ZOO’S EARTH DAY CELEBRATION ON APRIL 29
The Louisville Zoo is throwing its annual bash for the Earth — Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth, powered by Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company. The month of April will feature special activities including zoo keeper presentations, a regional art contest for students, $8.25 admission on April 29 and conservation-minded events every weekend. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo is thrilled to announce that 32-year-old African elephant Mikki is pregnant. An ultrasound exam performed by the Zoo’s veterinary staff earlier this week confirmed the pregnancy. Find Out More