Join us for the wildest camps in town! All camp groups will have the opportunity to experience the Zoo’s attractions, including the carousel, seasonal exhibits, exclusive experiences and enjoy up-close encounters with our small animal ambassadors! Learn more.

Dates: June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4
Times: 9 – 11 a.m.
Prices:
Members: Adult —$25 / Child — $20
Non-members: Adult — $35 / Child — $30
Age 2 and Under: $0
Intended Audience: Families with children ages 4 – 18, scout / youth groups

Special ticket. Advance registration required. Wake up with some of your favorite animals in this program that brings a special look into how our animals start the day. Enjoy an exclusive keeper talk, a variety of breakfast treats, activities, and plenty of fun as we say “good morning” to the Zoo. Subject to change based on the needs of the animals.

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Session & Themes:

• Saturday, June 3: Australia
• Saturday, July 1: Glacier Run
• Saturday, August 5: Kentucky Natives
• Saturday, September 2: Savanah Mammals
• Saturday, October 7: Unexpected Pollinators
• Saturday, November 4: Snow Leopards

Dates and Times:
Now thru March 18: Saturdays, 1 – 3 p.m.
March 27 – April 7: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
April 14 – May 19: Fridays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Price: FREE WITH ADMISSION!
Intended Audience: Children ages 4 – 18, scout / youth groups

Get a little more out of your visit to the Zoo! Stop and explore to learn more about the animals and environments featured here at the Louisville Zoo. Staffed by knowledgeable docent volunteers, our exploration stations will give zoo visitors of all ages the chance to explore the world of natural science! Use all your senses to examine biofacts, flex your creativity, and learn all about wildlife here in Kentucky and around the world!

Full Schedule

• Saturday, February 11:  1 – 3 p.m. Location: MetaZoo
• Saturday, February 18: 1 – 3 p.m.Location: MetaZoo
• Saturday, February 25: 1 – 3 p.m. Location: MetaZoo
• Saturday, March 4: 1 – 3 p.m. Location: MetaZoo
• Saturday, March 11: 1 – 3 p.m. Location: MetaZoo (Canceled)
• Saturday, March 18: 1 – 3 p.m. Location: MetaZoo
• Monday, March 27: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Location: Giraffe House and Islands
• Wednesday, March 29: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Gorilla Forest and Glacier Run
• Friday, March 31: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Giraffe House and Islands
• Monday April 3: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: TBA
• Wednesday, April 5: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: TBA
• Friday, April 7: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: TBA
• Friday, April 14: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: TBA
• Friday, April 21: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: TBA
• Friday, April 28: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: TBA
• Friday, May 5: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: TBA
• Friday, May 12: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: TBA
• Friday, May 19: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: TBA

Dates: March 12, April 16, May 21, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 22, November 12, December 3
Times: Walk: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. MetaZoo Activities: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Prices:
Members: Adult — $20 / Child — $12
Non- Members: Adult — $30 / Child — $20
Age 2 and Under: $0
Intended Audience: Great for families that need an exclusive, self-paced program with fewer stimuli and additional places for quiet time!

Special ticket. Advance registration required.

Enjoy the Zoo at your own pace during this program for Zoo fans that want a quiet, exclusive experience. Participants will enter the Zoo an hour before we open to the public and take a guided Zoo Walk to orient themselves in our space.

Guided Zoo Walks will include animal information provided by Zoo docents and staff about our monthly theme and call attention to sensory stops on Zoo grounds like our accessible playground or the Snow Leopard Cub House presented by PNC.
When the Zoo officially opens at 10 a.m., program participants can take part in fun and educational activities in our MetaZoo Discovery Center which will remain a reserved quiet space for program participants until the program ends at 4 p.m.
All themes and activities are subject to change based on the needs of the animals.

The Zoo is certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity and offers FREE accommodations for all guests with sensory issues during regular hours. Sensory Bags are available for families to checkout free of charge the day of their visit. Learn more here.

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Session & Themes:

• Sunday, March 12: Living Dinosaurs
• Sunday, April 16: Explore from the Forest Floor to the Canopy
• Sunday, May 21: Pollinators
• Sunday, June 11: Pollinators
• Sunday, July 9: Animal Giants
• Sunday, August 13: Living Dinosaurs
• Sunday, September 10: Explore from the Forest Floor to the Canopy
• Sunday, October 22: Living Dinosaurs
• Sunday, November 12: Animal Giants
• Sunday, December 3: Pollinators

Dates:
Wednesday and Friday, March 15 – May 26
Select Weekends March 18, April 1, May 13
Time: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Price:
Members: Adult — $20 / Child — $12
Non-Members: Adult — $30/ Child — $20
Age 2 and Under: $0
Intended Audience: Children ages 2 to 6 and their trusted adults

Special ticket. Advance registration required. Join us for this program specifically designed for young minds! Enjoy an early morning learning walk through the Zoo focused on different animals each week, followed by time in the Snow Leopard Cub House presented by PNC. This event includes animal information, free play, and other age-appropriate activities. Check in on the zoo’s front plaza from 8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Program starts at 8:45 a.m. and lasts until 10:30 a.m. Subject to change based on the needs of the animals.

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Session & Themes:

• Living Dinosaurs (March 15, 17, 18, April 26, 28)
  Dinosaurs still walk among us! Come to the Zoo this morning and learn all about these amazing ancient animals and their descendants we can still meet today.
• African Safari (March 22, 24, May 3, 5)
  Wake up with a roar! Join us as we trek across Africa to learn all about the amazing animals (big and small) found there.
• Camouflage (March 29, 31, April 1, May 10, 12, 13)
  Ever played hide and seek by accident? Join us in finding and observing the Zoo’s best camouflaged residents as we learn about all the different ways animals can hide.
• Glacier Walk (April 12, 14, May 17, 19)
  Walk don’t (Glacier) run to join us this morning as we learn about what makes cold weather animals special.
• Rainforest Friends (April 19, 21, May 24, 26)
  Could you hang upside down all day like a sloth? What about swimming like a tapir? Come walk through the rainforest with us as we explore from the forest floor up to the canopy.

This series of videos and activities for preschoolers and toddlers teaches important skills in a new Zoo way to help kids start school ready to learn.

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Dates: 4th Wednesday of each month
Times: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE (Virtual Event)

Connect with the Zoo as we critically explore a variety of environmental and conservation issues. Each month we will meet and discuss a conservation topic that falls under one of three larger conservation education topics, Field Science, Global Climate Change, and Modern Zoos. Participants will receive a discussion guide for each topic and are invited to participate in a series of 60-minute live virtual discussions with Zoo Educators. Each topic series will provide an overview of the topic, share connections with your Louisville Zoo, and provide recommendations for further learning on the topic. Some topics will include recommendations for books or movies that we can discuss as a group and others will feature guest speakers! Join the conversation as we engage community members of all ages about topics that are affecting the way we live in Louisville and how people live around the globe.

Each session is designed to work with the others to increase your comfort and knowledge of conservation and natural science topics. The sessions can be enjoyed as a one-time opportunity or as a full topic experience. Registered participants will receive the opportunity to guide the conversation by sending in questions in advance and suggesting topics. Recordings of the virtual sessions are available upon request.

Topics:

March 22: STEMinist Careers
April 26: Earth Month and the Climate Justice Movement
May 24: Zoos in the Media
June 28: Why Zoos?
July 26: Science in the Parks
August 23: Biodiversity
September 27: What is Accreditation and Why Do We Want It?
October 25: Green Burial
November 15: Active Restoration
December 27: Polar Update