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January Birthday Bash

January 24, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Birthday Bash featuring a Gorilla looking at the viewer. Text says Birthday Bash (January 24, 2026). Enjoy special keeper chats and unique animal enrichment while celebrating the amazing animals at your Zoo that have January Birthdays!

You’re invited to a joyful celebration at Louisville Zoo: our January Animal Birthday Bash. This celebration highlights the amazing animals who live at the Zoo that have birthdays this month.

These birthday celebrations go beyond cake and candles — they’re designed to connect you with the animals in meaningful ways. Activities may include:

  • Special Keeper Chats: Hear firsthand stories and insights from the people who care for our animals every day.
  • Unique Animal Enrichment: Watch our birthday stars enjoy special treats and toys designed to engage their senses.

Mark Your Calendar

Whether you’re a longtime Zoo member or a first-time visitor, these monthly celebrations are a great way to deepen your connection with wildlife and support animal care at the Louisville Zoo.

Enrichment & Keeper Talk Schedule

10:00 a.m.Siamang Darwin (Age 23)ISLANDS
10:30 a.m.Leopard Tortoises Esmerelda and Lavern (both 7)Giraffe Building
11 a.m.Western Lowland Gorilla Jelani (29)Gorilla Forest
11:15 a.m.Polar Bear Qannik (15) – Keeper TalkGLACIER RUN
11:30 a.m.Harmann’s Mountain Zebra Gibbs (19)Africa/Zebra
12:15 p.m.African PenguinsISLANDS
2 p.m.Linnaeus’s Two-Toed sloth Fern (9) – Keeper TalkSloth
2:15 p.m.Grey Seals Boone (22) and Rona (12)Glacier Run

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