WELCOME LOUISVILLE ZOO NEIGHBORS
Through this dedicated webpage, we hope to provide you, our neighbors, with more updated information and special announcements year-round as well as provide you with an easy way to gather information and communicate with us.
Access Passes
Because the Zoo will only close roads during May 10’s early morning Throo the Zoo 5k Run/Walk and possibly November 1’s new Throo the Boo Fun Run , an access pass will not be provided for 2025.
Upcoming Events
Zoo Event Highlights for 2025
- Wednesday, February 12: Trivia Night: Birds and Beasts
- Saturday, March 15: Meet me at the Zoo: Superheroes
- Wednesday, March 19: Trivia Night: Shamrock Showdown
- March 31 – April 4: JCPS Spring Break
- April 1 – 30: Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth powered by LG&E and KU Foundation
- Saturdays, April 5, 12,19,26: Party for the Planet: Recycling Weekends
- Mondays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28: Fun Day Mondays
- April 12-13: Eggstravaganza
- Saturday, April 19: Monarchs and Mimosas
- Saturday, April 19 and 26: Plant Sale
- Sunday, April 27: Earth Day Celebration
- Saturday, May 10: Throo the Zoo 5K run walk
- Sunday, May 11: Mother’s Day
- Wednesday, May 14: Hump Day Happy Hour
- Saturday, May 17: Storybook Character Day
- May 17 – September 1: Summer attraction TBA
- Thursday, June 5: Wild Workouts
- Saturday, June 7: Royal Rendezvous Tea
- Friday, June 13: Zoofari! fundraiser
- Sunday, June 15: Father’s Day
- Wednesday, June 18: Trivia Night: Wild World of Disney
- Friday, June 20: Movie Night
- Tuesday, July 1: Wild Workouts
- Saturday, July 5: Roarchestra
- Wednesday, July 9: Happy Hour
- Friday, July 11: Movie Night
- Saturday, July 19: Roarchestra
- Friday, July 25: Movie Night
- July 26 and 27: Santa’s Summer Safari
- Sunday, August 3: Wild Workouts
- Saturday, August 9: Meet me at the Zoo
- Friday, August 15: Movie Night
- Saturday, August 16: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day
- Wednesday, August 20: Trivia Night: Untamed
- Wednesday, September 3: Wild Workout
- September 8-14: Flutterfest
- Wednesday, September 10: Happy Hour
- Saturday, September 13: Monarchs and Mimosas
- Friday, September 19: Movie Night
- September 27 – October 30 (Thurs. – Sun.): Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer
- Saturday, November 1: Throo the Boo Fun Run 5K
- Wednesday, November 19: Trivia Night: Wizards Gone Wild
- December 6-7 and 13-14: Qannik’s Beary Happy Holiday
- Wednesday, December 17: Trivia Night: Jungle Bells
- December 20-21: Santa at the Zoo and Qannik’s Beary Happy Holiday
Click here for our full event calendar with full descriptions (updated frequently).
For Throo the Zoo on May 10 , the Louisville Zoo anticipates these temporary road closures:
The roads that will be impacted are:
- Illinois Avenue between Grenade Avenue and Trevilian Way will close beginning at 6:30 a.m. until approximately 9 a.m.
- Illinois Avenue from Taylor Avenue to Grenade Avenue (continuing onward to Trevilian Way) will be closed from approximately 7:30 a.m. until 10 a.m.
- We anticipate heavier traffic flow particularly from I-264 to the Zoo between 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
We appreciate your understanding and support and will make every effort to open the roadways earlier as race participants safely complete that portion of the racecourse.
Neighbor Membership Discount
As our Zoo neighbors, we hope you take advantage of your special 10% discount off select Louisville Zoo memberships, which gives you free admission and parking during regular hours for 12 months plus tons of discounts in the park and to special partners including over 150 other zoos and aquariums nationwide. For more details, click here.
To purchase your discounted membership, please stop by our ticketing windows during regular Zoo hours. Simply present a photo ID and proof of your home address.
For Questions, Suggestions & Concerns:
E-mail Kyle.Shepherd@louisvilleky.gov. Some questions may require contacting other staff members or doing research, but we will strive to answer your questions promptly.
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