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Tree Giveaway (2026)

April 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Party for the Planet Header. A monthlong celebration of the earth. Party with us in April! Special Discounts, Planet Sales, Recycling Events, an Earth Day Celebration on April 26 and more! Powered by LG&E and KU Foundation

Join us in the Zoo’s front plaza as LG&E helps us honor Earth Month with a special giveaway of free Eastern Redbud tree seedlings. This initiative supports a greener future by promoting cleaner air, enhancing local biodiversity, and creating vital habitats for wildlife right here in our community.

These young trees are a simple but powerful way to make a lasting environmental impact and a meaningful addition to your own backyard or neighborhood green space.

Please arrive early as seedlings will only be available while supplies last.

Zoo admission or membership is required.  

photo - Trees giveaway, with 2 individuals surrounded by buckets of different seedling trees given to public for free,

Celebrate Earth Day all April!

Powered by LG&E and KU Foundation
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Recycling Weekends

FREE Community Recycling Programs
Recycling from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Book Drive with International Book Project
April 4

Shoe Recycling with WaterStep
April 5

Electronics Recycling with Bluegrass Recycle 
April 11

Cell Phone Recycling with Eco Cell
April 12

Eyeglass Recycling with Vision First
April 18

Prescription Drug Takeback with LMPD
April 19

Document Shredding with Shred-It
April 26

Educational Activities

FREE Community Activities.

TREE GIVEAWAY
Saturday, April 11 from 10 am. until sold out

NATIVE PLANT SALE
Sunday, April 19  from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Funday Mondays

Free Community Activities

Monday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Earth Day Celebration

Discounted admission, free parking and eco-partner displays

Sunday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Help protect the planet!

Header for Kids In Action powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Features a young girl holding a plant.
The Louisville Zoo, in partnership with LG&E and KU Foundation, invites families and individuals to join Kids in Action, a initiative created just for kids and part of the Zoo’s Earth Month Celebration.

Kids in Action encourages children to design conservation projects for the benefit of their own community. The program also offers students a platform to share these projects with conservation minded individuals across the region.

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