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
Meet Athena — The Louisville Zoo welcomes the nearly 2-year-old female Hartmann’s mountain zebra. Find Out More
Dates Updated! Now through September 30, 2020 The Louisville Zoo and The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International are working together with Eco-Cell to recycle cell phones, help the environment, and raise money for gorilla conservation as part of Gorillas on the Line. … Find Out More
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
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
The Louisville Zoo wants to help the local community with ways to support wildlife and people impacted by the bushfires in Australia. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo will host a job fair on Saturday, January 25 in the Zoo’s Gheens Room in the Islands from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Zoo is seeking candidates to fill seasonal positions in various departments including Admissions, Education, Guest Services, Horticulture, Membership, Front Desk and Rides and Attractions. Find Out More
From Louisville Zoo Director John Walczak: Like many of you, our thoughts are with the people and wildlife of Australia. Many people have contacted us, and accredited zoos across the country, to ask how they can help. The Association of … Find Out More
Due to rain in the forecast the three special animal birthdays will be rescheduled to Saturday, January 25.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