Wild Workout: Pilates (Giraffe)
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Gate opens at 6 p.m. | Class begins at 6:30 p.m.
Find inspiration in nature as you stretch and strike a pose with our giraffe herd looking on. These gentle giants will soothe your mind and help you find inner peace after a long day.
Join us for yoga in the wild! We’re partnering with Flex Appeal to continue special Wild Workouts at your Zoo this year. We will be offering five unique outdoor yoga classes after the Zoo closes, so you can stretch in some of your favorite exhibit spaces.
For beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, these yoga classes are designed to help you increase flexibility, strengthen muscles, and improve overall health and recovery. Closed-toed shoes are strongly encouraged. Guests are also encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle that can be used at the bottle refill stations around the Zoo.
Classes are $25 each, plus a processing fee, and are available online only. All fitness levels and abilities are welcome. Tickets must be purchased online prior to the workout in order to attend.
The front gate opens at 6:00 p.m. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m.
Prices
$25 per person plus processing fee
Classes sold out in 2025 — Reserve your spot early!
FITNESS EVENTS |
Throo the Zoo 5K Run/Walk 2026May 9, 2026 @ 8:00 am Race on over for the WILDEST 5K in Louisville! This unique course doesn’t just go around the Zoo but takes you on a safari directly “throo” the Zoo! Participants receive a t-shirt, finishers medal, post-race refreshments, PLUS a ticket to visit the Zoo at a much slower pace! Wild Workout: Yoga (Flamingos)May 13, 2026 @ 6:00 pm Join the flamboyance during this low-impact, muscle strengthening workout. Focus on controlled movements as flamingos showcase the art of poise and balance nearby. Wild Workout: Pilates (Red Panda)June 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm Admire and imitate the graceful balance of our red pandas as you stretch and unwind in front of this forested exhibit space. Wild Workout: Yoga (Glacier Run)June 22, 2026 @ 6:00 pm Join us in the arctic-inspired town of Glacier Run where you may see a grizzly or polar bear wandering about. It doesn’t matter if you can BEARly touch your toes, this workout is perfect for all fitness levels. Wild Workout: Pilates (Giraffe)July 7, 2026 @ 6:00 pm Find inspiration in nature as you stretch and strike a pose with our giraffe herd looking on. Wild Workout: Yoga (Butterfly)July 22, 2026 @ 6:00 pm Stretch your wings alongside our butterflies during this peaceful yoga session. Flitter inside our butterfly habitat post-workout to enjoy your animal inspiration up-close. Wild Workout: Yoga (Colobus)August 1, 2026 @ 6:00 pm Swing by and enjoy this one-of-a-kind workout after the Zoo closes. Increase your flexibility as you enjoy the sights and sounds of our colobus monkey family peering at you from their lush habitat. Wild Workout: Pilates (Little Penguin)August 12, 2026 @ 6:00 pm Enjoy a low-impact, muscle strengthening workout as our playful little penguins look on. Wild Workout: Yoga (Giraffe)September 1, 2026 @ 6:00 pm Find inspiration in nature as you stretch and strike a pose with our giraffe herd looking on. These gentle giants will soothe your mind and help you find inner peace after a long day Wild Workout: Pilates (Pinniped)September 9, 2026 @ 6:00 pm Find your flow at this low-impact, muscle strengthening workout as you watch our playful pinnipeds (seals and sea lions). Throo the Boo 2026November 7, 2026 @ 6:00 pm Dash over and join us for the SWEETEST Fun Run in Louisville! This unique course doesn’t just go around the Zoo but takes you directly “throo” the Zoo along our popular Boo at the Zoo route. |