Duty Officer Report Form

The Zoo is OPEN today!

Enter 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (stay until 5 p.m.)

*Planning Note: In order to prepare for Boo at the Zoo, our hours will be 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (stay until 4 pm.) on the following dates: Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29

Weekend Duty Officer – 9/24/2023Maloney
Late Animal ManagerCunningham
Animal ManagerMcKinney
Vet StaffHuber
Veterinarian On-Call 9/23 – 9/28Gyimesi
Computer On-Call Abel (502) 295-5052
Hiserote (402) 750-1557
Weekend Duty Officer – 9/30/2023Allgeier

Groups and Special Events

 

EventLocationStartEnd
BTS TourPinniped Pad, KY Trails9:45 a.m.11:15 a.m.
Girl Scouts of KentuckianaGorilla Forest9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Kids Dentistree World Gorilla Day Toothbrush GiveawayGorilla ForestAll DayWhile Supply Lasts
Boma African
Petting Zoo
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(weather permitting)
OPEN
“not-so itsy bitsy” Spider House (weather permitting)
Learn more…
OPEN
Camel Rides10:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
(weather permitting)
OPEN
Camel Feedings1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
(weather permitting)
OPEN
Giraffe Feedings 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(Feeding dependent on giraffe interest, habitat maintenance and weather)
OPEN
CarouselOpen daily through Oct. 31.
10:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. 
(weather permitting)
OPEN
Kaman’s ArtCurrently open Friday – Sunday until September 30.
Open Thursday – Sunday during Boo at the Zoo. 
(w
eather permitting)
OPEN
Lorikeet Feeding10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(Lorikeets are viewable when the temperature is 50 to 100 degrees, weather permitting)
OPEN
Ropes CourseCurrently open Saturday and Sunday only.
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
(weather permitting)
CLOSED
Splash ParkClosed for the season.
(weather permitting)
More Info…
CLOSED
Wallaroo Walkabout1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(weather permitting)
OPEN

These schedules are updated before the Zoo opens at 10 a.m. each morning and are subject to change without notice. Animal viewing is subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals.

African OutpostAfrica ZoneOPEN (10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)*
Kentucky CanteenMain PlazaOPEN (9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)*
Snack ShackAfrica ZoneOPEN (10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)*
Bomassa Soft ServeAfrica ZoneOPEN (10:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.)*
Dippin’ DotsGorillaOPEN (10:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.)*
Kooka Coolers Australia ZoneOPEN (10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)*
Wild BurgerAustralia Zone
Open Saturdays and Sundays only.
OPEN (11:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m.)*
Lakeside SmokehouseDeck by MetaZoo
Open Saturdays and Sundays only.
OPEN (11:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.)*
Dippin’ DotsAustralia ZoneOPEN (10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)*

*Times may vary based on weather, staffing, and attendance.

Main Plaza Gift ShopMain PlazaOPEN (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Main Plaza Outdoor Gift ShopMain PlazaOPEN (11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.)*
Congo Trading PostGorillaCLOSED*
  • *Closing times may vary based on weather and attendance.

ElephantWeather permitting.ON EXHIBIT 
Juvenile Gorilla Kindi & FamilyGorillas are on rotation in the sanctuary and outdoor habitat spaces. Outdoor viewing is weather permitting.ON ROTATION
Pygmy HippoWeather permitting
(must be above 45 degrees).
ON EXHIBIT
Komodo DragonRomulus is viewable in the outdoor enclosure at the HerpAquarium.ON EXHIBIT
Aldabra TortoiseWeather permitting.ON EXHIBIT
Islands MammalsOutdoor viewing areas are weather permitting (must be above 50 degrees).
ON ROTATION
Little PenguinsWeather permitting.ON EXHIBIT

The animal viewing schedules are updated before the Zoo opens at 10 a.m. each morning and are subject to change without notice. Animal viewing is subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals.

Duty Officer Report

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  • Prior to Opening

    • Check in with Front Desk to ensure they are ready for the day
    • Check in with each responsible in charge for each operational area.
  • Walk through the Zoo and Observe

    • Exhibit Areas, including Exhibit glass, graphics, signage, cleanliness
    • Restroom/water fountains - Cleanliness, odors, repair items
    • Pathways - Free of debris and stains, trip hazzards, trash cans correctly placed and lines
    • Trash can - cleanliness
  • Virtual Inspection of Signage, cleanliness, accessibility, stocked

    • Admissions/Ticketing
    • Membership
    • Retail Outlet
    • Food Service Outlets
    • Rides/Attractions/Splash Park
    • Department Notices (Important notifications from departments)
  • Operating During the Day

    • Staff wellness, uniforms, interactions with Guests
    • Guest Satisfaction
    • Restrooms - cleanliness, odors, repair items
    • Pathways - Free of debris and stains, trip hazzards, trash can needing to be emptied
  • Visual Inspection of: (Signage, Cleanliness, Accessibility, Stocked)

    • Admission/Ticketing
    • Membership
    • Retail Outlets
    • Food Service Outlets
    • Rides/Attractions/Splash Park
    • Check in with Front Desk - Any guest issues or problems
  • End of the Day

    • Final check with all department responsible in charge members
    • Follow up with Front Desk on any Guest Issues
    • Leave notes or items for next day MOD