The Louisville Zoo is excited to be a part of the Cultural Pass program again in 2026! The Cultural Pass program offers families in Greater Louisville with children ages 0 – 21 access to participate in arts and cultural activities. Cultural Pass holders can enjoy free general admission to the Louisville Zoo Mondays AND Tuesdays only between June 1 and August 4, 2026.
The Cultural Pass is valid for one-time general admission at the Louisville Zoo. For a full list of rules, other venues and more information, please visit fundforthearts.org/culturalpass.
Cultural Pass Zoo Days 2026
June 1 – 2, 8 – 9, 15 – 16, and 22 and 29 – 30
July 6 – 7, 13 – 14, 20 – 21 and 27 – 28
August 3 – 4
Zoo Cultural Pass Rules
- Valid MONDAYS and TUESDAYS only at the Louisville Zoo, June 1 – August 4.
- Participants must use the Cultural Pass app to enter the Zoo.
Click here to download in the Apple Store | Click here to download in Google Play - Valid for one-time daytime general admission only. Pass holders must go to the ticket windows with your Cultural Pass to get tickets to enter the Zoo.
- Parking is $7 per vehicle and is not included with the Cultural Pass.
- NOT valid for the following:
- Separately Ticketed Special Events
- Group sales
- School groups or day care centers
- Rides and attractions (carousel, ropes, camel rides, etc.)
- Classes and camps
- Food and gift shops
Cultural Pass Official Rules
Please visit the Fund For the Arts Cultural Pass page for full details, rules and additional information.
We acknowledge that some of the experiences available through Cultural Pass address difficult or mature content. In determining if your family would like to engage with a particular Cultural Pass experience, we encourage you to reach out to the venue directly to learn more about their content and programming.