Louisville Zoo Cancels July and August Summer Camps
The Louisville Zoo announced today that it will be canceling all 2020 July and August summer camps out of an abundance of caution to help further prevent the spread COVID-19. Find Out More
Zoo News
Louisville Zoo Animal ZOOMbassadors Can Be a Special Guest at Your Next Video Conference
The Louisville Zoo has a fun new way to liven up stay-at-home video conferences. Up to ten ZOOMbassadors will be available to be special guest stars in your next video meeting. Whether you’d like polar bear Qannik or 655-pound elephant Fitz popping in virtually to surprise your staff, friends or kids, there’s now an opportunity to make this happen. Find Out More
MetaZoo Activity: Leaf Impressions
Spring is here and plants are waking up and putting out new shoots! One fun way to celebrate the new plants in your life is to make leaf impressions. You can make your leaf impressions as plain or decorative as … Find Out More
MetaZoo Activity: Zebra Migration
Migration is a fact of life for many animals who need to follow resources to survive in their changing habitats. Zebras are one of the many African mammals that migrate every year. One of the most dangerous spots for zebras … Find Out More
Mayor calls for temporary closures of libraries, community centers, Mary T. Meagher Aquatics Center and some Zoo attractions
Mayor Greg Fischer announced a temporary closure, effective immediately, of all 17 Louisville Free Public Library locations, 13 community centers, the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center and some indoor Zoo attractions. Additionally, two historic homes operated by Louisville Metro Parks & Recreation– Historic Locust Grove and Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, will close for tours and programs. The grounds at both sites will remain open to the public. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Remains Open (Media Release)
Following the recommendations of Mayor Greg Fischer and the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health Department regarding congregate events during COVID-19 response, the Louisville Zoo will be cancelling or postponing certain programming and activities scheduled through April 5, but at this time, will remain open. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Welcomes Two New Lionesses and One New Amur Tiger
The Louisville Zoo welcomes two female lions to the Zoo and one female Amur Tiger. Lionesses Amali and Sunny are both 7 years old and arrived at the Louisville Zoo in January from the Milwaukee County Zoo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Amali and Sunny will be exhibited together on rotation separately from male lion Siyanda for the time being. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Welcomes New Zebra
Meet Athena — The Louisville Zoo welcomes the nearly 2-year-old female Hartmann’s mountain zebra. Find Out More
RESCHEDULED: Zoo Celebrates Big Birthdays
The Zoo will celebrate gorilla Helen’s 62nd birthday in Gorilla Forest at 10:30 a.m. followed by Asian elephant Punch’s 50th at 11 a.m. at the Elephant exhibit and finally, polar bear Qannik’s 9th birthday at Glacier Run at 11:30 a.m. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Seeks Trashformation Contest Entries for Earth Month
The Louisville Zoo invites students in preschool and grades pre-K – 12 to get involved with the eighth annual Trashformation: A Trash-to-Treasure Art Contest for Students. The annual contest is part of the Zoo’s Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth powered by the LG&E and KU Foundation. Find Out More