The Zoo is OPEN today!
Enter 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (exit by 6 p.m.)
| Weekend Duty Officer – 1/11/2026 | Dan Cole |
| Late Animal Manager | Huber |
| Animal Manager | Picard, McKinney |
| Vet Staff | |
| Veterinarian On-Call – 1/9-1/15 | Zoli Gyimesi |
| Computer On-Call | Abel (502) 295-5052 |
| Hiserote (402) 750-1557 | |
| Weekend Duty Officer – 1/17/2026 | Stephanie Moore |
Groups and Special Events
| Event | Location | Start | End |
| Qannik’s Beary Happy Holiday – Scavenger Hunt Only – Ends 12/31/24, winners will be contacted by 1/10/25 | Parkwide | All | Day |
FREE
| Boma Petting Zoo | 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Weather dependent) | OPEN |
| Butterflies n’ Blooms | Closed for the season | CLOSED |
| Lorikeet Landing | Closed for the season | CLOSED |
| Splash Park | Closed for the season | CLOSED |
| Wallaroo Walkabout | 10:30 a.m. – 3:o0 p.m. (Weather dependent) | OPEN |
| Zoo Tram | Closed for the season (Wait time may be 15 minutes for the tram to arrive at your stop, suggested $1.00 donation) | CLOSED |
ADDITIONAL COST
| Camel Feedings | Closed for the season | CLOSED |
| Camel Rides | Closed for the season | CLOSED |
| Carousel | Closed for the season | CLOSED |
| Giraffe Feedings | (Feeding dependent on giraffe interest, weather, & habitat maintenance) | CLOSED |
| Kaman’s Art | Closed for the season Visit us at the Main Plaza and the Australia Zone. | CLOSED |
| Lorikeet Feeding | Closed for the season
| CLOSED |
| Ropes Course | Closed for the season | CLOSED |
These schedules are updated before the Zoo opens at 10:00. 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 Outpost | Africa Zone | OPEN (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)* |
| Bomassa Soft Serve | Africa Zone | CLOSED |
| The Coop | Splash Park | CLOSED |
| Dippin’ Dots | Australia Zone | CLOSED |
| Dippin’ Dots | Gorilla | CLOSED |
| Kentucky Canteen | Main Plaza | CLOSED |
| Kooka Coolers | Australia Zone | CLOSED |
| Lakeside Smokehouse | Deck by MetaZoo | CLOSED |
| Snack Shack | Africa Zone | CLOSED |
| Wild Burger | Australia Zone | CLOSED |
*Times may vary based on weather, staffing, maintenance, and attendance.
| Main Plaza Gift Shop | Main Plaza | OPEN (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) |
| Main Plaza Outdoor Gift Shop | Main Plaza | OPEN (10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)* |
| Congo Trading Post | Gorilla | CLOSED |
*Times may vary based on weather, staffing, maintenance, and attendance.
Animals
| Aldabra Tortoise | Visit in the Islands Zone.
| OFF EXHIBIT FOR SEASON |
| Camels | Visit the camels in the Africa Zone near the lions and zebras. | OFF EXHIBIT |
| Gorillas | Gorillas are on rotation in the sanctuary and outdoor habitat spaces. Outdoor viewing is weather dependent. Visit in Gorilla Forest. For more information about Baby Abeo click here. | ON ROTATION |
| Koala | Visit our koalas in the Australia Zone. | ON EXHIBIT |
| Komodo Dragon | Romulus is viewable in the INDOOR habitat at the Islands Pavilion. | ON EXHIBIT |
| Little Penguins | Weather dependent, (must be over 35 degrees). Visit in the Islands Zone. | ON EXHIBIT |
| Orangutans (NEW!) | Mother and daughter, Sumagu and Kera have started their orientation to their new home and are beginning rotation in the Islands. These times are subject to change. | OFF EXHIBIT |
| Polar Bears | Introductions with Qannik and Bo are dynamic with ebbs and flows. They may be on rotation together or separately. | ON EXHIBIT |
| Pygmy Hippo | Weather dependent (must be above 45 degrees). Visit in Gorilla Forest. | OFF EXHIBIT |
| Red Pandas | Visit in the Americas Zone. | ON EXHIBIT |
| Seals and Sea lions | Habitat temporarily under maintenance. | ON EXHIBIT |
Animal Areas
| Islands Mammals | Outdoor viewing areas are weather and temperature dependent. | OPEN |
| MetaZoo Discovery Center | The center is now open; come enjoy our updated immersive space. | OPEN |
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.
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