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Wake up with some of your favorite animals in this program that brings a special look into how our animals start the day. Enjoy an exclusive keeper talk, a variety of breakfast treats, activities and plenty of fun as we say “good morning” to the Zoo.
Fly on over! Join us at the Zoo on Saturday, Sept. 3 as we celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day! These interesting birds are vital to the health of our planet and need our help as 70% are considered threatened, endangered, … Find Out More
Wildlife Celebrations Sponsored By Kid's Dentistree Let out a big roar! We're celebrating National Wildlife Day and Save a Tiger Month with a Kick Off! Join us in the Islands Banjar House at 10:15 a.m. for a special Sumatran tiger … Find Out More
Oasis Field opens at 8 p.m.; Movie starts at dusk. Enjoy a movie under the stars at the wildest theater in town. Watch your favorite movies on our giant inflatable screen. Snacks and other refreshments will be available for purchase. Don’t forget to pack your blanket or lawn chairs!
Enjoy the quiet sights and sounds as the animals settle in for the night, then join us in the field at 8 p.m. for this family-favorite film.
September 12 – 17 Join the Zoo all week long to learn about butterflies and our other pollinator pals. Join us for our 6th annual FlutterFest as we celebrate the fall migration of the monarch butterfly as they travel to … Find Out More
Hosted by the Community Foundation of Louisville, Give for Good Louisville is an unprecedented day of unity in the name of philanthropy. Communities from across Kentucky and Southern Indiana join forces to give vital support to 550+ participating organizations creating … Find Out More
Start your day with a refreshing cocktail as you learn how to create your own pollinator garden from our experts. This special 21+ class includes guidance on the types of plants that are most beneficial to attracting pollinators, how to identify the best location and type of garden for your space, and how to manage your plants to provide the best habitat year round.
Enjoy the Zoo at your own pace during this program for Zoo fans with sensory needs. Participants will enter the Zoo an hour before we open to the public and take a guided Zoo walk to orient themselves in our space. After the walk participants will have the opportunity to participate in fun and educational activities in our MetaZoo Discovery Center which will remain a quiet space for participants throughout the day.
FREE TO REGISTER! Connect with the Zoo as we critically explore a variety of environmental and conservation issues. Participants will receive a discussion guide (including book, film, and podcast recommendations!) and access to a 60-minute live virtual discussion with Zoo educators.
Suggested audience: ages 5 and under with an adult. Wake up with some of your favorite animals in this program that brings a special look into how our animals start the day. Enjoy an exclusive keeper talk, a variety of breakfast treats, activities and plenty of fun as we say “good morning” to the Zoo.
Special Ticket Required. Thursday - Sunday Nights in October. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years, Boo at the Zoo, presented by Meijer, transforms your Zoo into a living storybook, complete with some of your favorite characters brought to life, fun music and a safe place for trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under.
Special Ticket Required. Thursday - Sunday Nights in October. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years, Boo at the Zoo, presented by Meijer, transforms your Zoo into a living storybook, complete with some of your favorite characters brought to life, fun music and a safe place for trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under.