Storybook Character Day (2026)
Saturday, May 16
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free with Zoo admission or membership
We’re fully booked with friends like Curious George, Clifford, Pete the Cat and more! Join us as your favorite characters hop straight off the page and right to your Zoo! Character meet and greets are FREE with Zoo admission or your Louisville Zoo Membership.
Characters will rotate every 30 minutes at spots throughout the Zoo. Check signs on the day of your visit for specific character locations.
Characters appearing
- Curious George
- Pete the Cat
- Clifford the Big Red Dog
- Paddington Bear
- Llama Llama
- Mouse (If You Give a Mouse a Cookie)
Character meet and greets are FREE with Zoo admission or your Louisville Zoo Membership.
About Meet Me at the Zoo
Imagination comes to life as kids (and kids-at-heart) meet some of their favorite characters from books, movies and more throughout the Zoo during this fun event series. Character meet and greets are FREE with Zoo admission or your Louisville Zoo Membership. You’ll have multiple opportunities throughout the year to meet some of your favorite characters.
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Meet Me at the Zoo |
| March 28 & 29 Bunny Hop Hop over for an EGGstra fun time as you meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs and more.May 16 Storybook Character Day Your favorite characters hop straight off the page and into your Zoo. Meet Curious George, Pete the Cat and more! June 6 July 18 August 8 |