CONTACT:
Kyle Shepherd; 502-744-5639; Kyle.shepherd@louisvilleky.gov
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg is proud to announce the Louisville Zoo has been nominated for two awards as part of USA Today’s “10Best Readers’ Choice Awards” program. The Zoo is nominated as “Best Zoo” and for “Best Zoo Membership.”
“Louisville is fortunate to have an amazing zoo, and our community knows it!” said Mayor Greenberg. “I encourage everyone to vote early and vote often to help get our Louisville Zoo the recognition it deserves.”
Voting begins today and continues through Monday, March 9 at 11:59 a.m. EST. The rules allow the public to vote online for one nominee per category, per day. This is the third consecutive year the Zoo has been nominated for “Best Zoo”, along with a top-ten finish for “Best Zoo Exhibit” for Glacier Run in 2024, and a sixth-place finish for “Best Zoo Membership” in 2025.
Guests can vote for the Zoo at https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/louisville-zoo-louisville-kentucky/ for Best Zoo and for Best Zoo Membership
The USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards highlight top-notch attractions and businesses, providing readers with trusted recommendations. Nominees for all categories are chosen by a panel of relevant experts which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY, editors from 10Best.com, relevant expert contributors, and sources for both these media and other Gannett properties.
Other nominees this year include the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Bronx Zoo in New York, San Diego Zoo in California and Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio.
Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Now through March 20, 2026, hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with guests exiting by 5 p.m. The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more information.
About the Zoo
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. For more information visit www.louisvillezoo.org.
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