Zoo Contact:  Kyle Shepherd
kyle.shepherd@louisvilleky.gov
(O) 502-238-5331 (C) 502-744-5639  

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg is inviting guests to travel back in time 65 million years — and still make it home for dinner — when Dinopalooza stomps into the Louisville Zoo on Saturday, May 17. Nineteen animatronic giants from the prehistoric era will bring ferocious fun to families through Sept. 1, 2025.

“I know a lot of people of all ages from around the region are going to be very excited about this latest attraction at the Louisville Zoo,” said Mayor Greenberg, “From a chance to see life-size dinosaurs to digging for fossils, Dinopalooza has something every family can enjoy.”

Miniature dino experts at home will no doubt recognize—and eagerly school anyone around them on — the 65-foot-long Brachiosaurus, the 40-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex, and the 30-foot-long Parasaurolophus. Good luck pronouncing that last one … not to mention Dsungaripterus or Quetzalcoatlus!

Budding paleontologists will have time to master all of the dinosaur names as they explore the interactive dig pit to uncover dino fossils.

These Jurassic giants will be spread throughout the Zoo for maximum prehistoric impact.

Dinopalooza is included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members.

Zoo Hours

The Zoo is open daily year-round. Now through Sept. 21, 2025, Zoo hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (enjoy until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more information.

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The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), a global alliance of zoos and aquariums.

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