The much-anticipated Louisville Zoo behind-the-scenes sloth experience goes on sale Wednesday, September 15 at 10 a.m. Sloth fans won’t want to be sloth-like in their response as the Zoo expects slots to fill quickly. Find Out More
Mayor Greg Fischer announced today the appointment of Daniel Maloney (Dan) as the new director of the Louisville Zoo. Maloney is only the fifth director in the Zoo’s 52-year history. His appointment comes after an extensive national search managed by the Chicago firm Gomez Partners. Find Out More
REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR THE WILDEST 5K IN TOWN
PRESENTED BY NORTON AUDUBON HOSPITAL
Registration for the Zoo’s annual Throo the Zoo 5K will begin on August 15, 2021. The wildest 5K in town presented by Norton Audubon Hospital is set to occur at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Louisville Zoo. Find Out More
In response to new guidelines recently released by Louisville Metro Government, the Zoo will be requiring masks inside of buildings including Gorilla Forest, the Islands, HerpAquarium, MetaZoo, African Outpost and the Zoo’s gift shops effective Monday, August 2, 2021. Find Out More
In response to new guidelines recently released by Louisville Metro Government, the Zoo will be requiring masks inside of buildings including Gorilla Forest, the Islands, HerpAquarium, MetaZoo, African Outpost and the Zoo’s gift shops effective Monday, August 2, 2021. Find Out More
EXHIBIT WILL HOST LIFE-SIZED DINOSAURS
FREE WITH ZOO ADMISSION FROM JUNE 26 TO SEPT. 19
The Louisville Zoo is inviting guests to travel back 65 to 200 million years in time to visit their newest prehistoric animal ambassadors – 19 different life-sized robotic dinosaurs in “Dino Quest” presented by Great Clips. Find Out More
Following the new COVID-19 guidelines from the CDC and in alignment with Governor Beshear’s rescinded mandates, the Louisville Zoo is now operating at full capacity for all members and guests. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo made the difficult decision to euthanize 50-year-old Demba today. Demba had been diagnosed with endocarditis (heart valve infection) back in 2013. With help from the local medical community, the gorilla survived this life-threatening infection and went on to live another 7 years. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo guests are seeing some new faces and a new design at one of the popular first stops at the Zoo. Formerly Lemur Mountain, the newly renovated exhibit now features new climbing structures for the ring-tailed lemurs. Find Out More
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