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June 2021
Zoofari! 2021 – Silent Auction Closes!
This is your last chance to enter the Silent Auction! The Auction closes today.
Find out more »2021 Ford’s Father’s Day
Celebrate Dad by treating him to Father’s Day at the Zoo! Free Zoo admission for dads courtesy of Ford Motor Company. Enjoy a fun day outdoors as you spend family time with the animal families at the Zoo.
Find out more »Conservation and Conversations – “Eager: The Surprising Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter” by Ben Goldfarb
A virtual event. Cost: $10 per device.
Where did all the beavers go? Join us in reading “Eager: The Surprising Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter” by environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb to find out what happened to the beavers and why that matters to our ecosystems. Get ready to learn all about trophic cascades and what a keystone species really is. Our book discussion is designed for adults only — but the reading guide included in the program cost will offer media suggestions and discussion questions suitable for children.
Find out more »November 2021
28TH ANNUAL VIRTUAL THROO THE ZOO 5K PRESENTED BY NORTON AUDUBON HOSPITAL
Presented by Norton Audubon Hospital This year, the Louisville Zoo’s wildest 5K in town — Throo the Zoo presented by Norton Audubon Hospital — will be postponed from the regular May date to Saturday, November 13. More information coming soon! Keep checking this event page, as well as our social media sites for the most up-to-date information on this race! For those who deferred your registration from 2020, we will be sending information your way in the coming weeks about…
Find out more »The Louisville Zoo is Closed Thanksgiving Day
The Louisville Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving Day so that Zoo staff can spend time with their families. Critical staff members will be on grounds tending to our animals' needs. The Zoo is also closed Christmas and New Year's Day. Have a great Thanksgiving and thank you for supporting your Louisville Zoo!
Find out more »December 2021
The Louisville Zoo is Closed Christmas Day
The Louisville Zoo is closed on Christmas Day so that Zoo staff can spend time with their families. Critical staff members will be on grounds tending to our animals' needs. The Zoo is also closed New Year's Day and Thanksgiving. Have a happy holiday season and thank you for supporting your Louisville Zoo!
Find out more »January 2022
The Louisville Zoo is Closed New Year’s Day
The Louisville Zoo is closed on New Year's Day so that Zoo staff can spend time with their families. Critical staff members will be on grounds tending to our animals' needs. The Zoo is also closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Have a great first day of the new year, and thank you for supporting your Louisville Zoo!
Find out more »November 2022
The Louisville Zoo is Closed Thanksgiving Day
The Louisville Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving Day so that Zoo staff can spend time with their families. Critical staff members will be on grounds tending to our animals' needs. The Zoo is also closed Christmas and New Year's Day. Have a great Thanksgiving and thank you for supporting your Louisville Zoo!
Find out more »December 2022
The Louisville Zoo is Closed Christmas Day
The Louisville Zoo is closed on Christmas Day so that Zoo staff can spend time with their families. Critical staff members will be on grounds tending to our animals' needs. The Zoo is also closed New Year's Day and Thanksgiving. Have a happy holiday season and thank you for supporting your Louisville Zoo!
Find out more »January 2023
The Louisville Zoo is Closed New Year’s Day
The Louisville Zoo is closed on New Year's Day so that Zoo staff can spend time with their families. Critical staff members will be on grounds tending to our animals' needs. The Zoo is also closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Have a great first day of the new year, and thank you for supporting your Louisville Zoo!
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