Meet Finsbay!
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (February 25, 2021) – Louisville Zoo guests have spoken with their votes and have chosen “Finsbay” (Fins-bee) as the winner of the “Help Us Name the Seal Pup” vote sponsored by T-Mobile. Find Out More
Zoo News
Louisville Zoo Director John Walczak to retire
Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that John Walczak, longtime Director of the Louisville Zoo, is retiring, and a national search will be conducted for his replacement. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Launches Live Gray Seal Webcam and Announces Pup Names to be Voted On
Guests can now check in on their favorite new gray seal pup with today’s launching of the Zoo’s new gray seal live webcam at Glacier Run sponsored by T-Mobile. The cam is accessible here: LouisvilleZoo.org/sealcam. Find Out More
It’s a BOY!
The Louisville Zoo is happy to announce that the gray seal pup — the Zoo’s newest addition — is a boy! And, he’s weaned. Find Out More
Wildly Popular Wild Lights Returns Louisville Zoo (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo is happy to announce that the wildly popular Wild Lights sponsored by T-Mobile returns March 19 through May 30, 2021. Tickets are now on sale at LouisvilleZoo.org/wildlights. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Celebrates Birth of Seal Pup
The Louisville Zoo’s 6-year-old gray seal Rona has given birth to her first pup. The Zoo welcomes the pup today at 7:25 a.m. The new pup and mom are doing well. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Welcomes New Male Polar Bear (Media Release)
CONTACT: Kyle Shepherd 502-238-5331 (Media Cell 502-744-5639) kyle.shepherd@louisvilleky.gov LOUISVILLE, Ky. (December 17, 2020) Meet Lee — the Zoo’s newest resident 20-year-old male polar bear. He comes to the Louisville Zoo from the Columbus Zoo in Ohio. Lee has completed his standard … Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Welcomes New Male Polar Bear
Meet Lee — the Zoo’s newest resident 20-year-old male polar bear. He comes to the Louisville Zoo from the Columbus Zoo in Ohio. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Female Snow Leopard Tests Positive for SARS-CoV-2 (MEDIA RELEASE)
Five-year- old NeeCee, a female snow leopard at the Louisville Zoo, has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans. The Zoo is awaiting confirmatory results of the other two male snow leopards – Kimti and Meru. Find Out More
LOUISVILLE ZOO BRINGS CHILDREN’S BOOK TO LIFE FOR VIRTUAL EVENT
PRESENTED BY PNC FOUNDATION. The Louisville Zoo, in partnership with StageOne Family Theatre, is bringing the Zoo’s first-ever children’s book “The Truth About Zoos: Annie’s Awesome Adventures” to life during Annie’s Awesome Virtual Event. Find Out More