One day isn’t enough to celebrate the wonder of our planet and promote the need to protect it — so the Louisville Zoo is hosting a month-long party. During the month of April, enjoy special weekend activities and videos, PLUS there will be special admission discounts powered by our friends at LG&E and KU Foundation!
Schedule
April 1 – 2
Recycling Weekend at the Zoo — Crayons
Join us weekends in April to learn how recycling programs help our planet! Organizations and programs that help benefit the air, water, land and, of course animals will be featured each weekend! Enjoy special animal presentations, keeper messages, as well as tips and suggestions that all help support wildlife and wild places!
April 1
ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sale
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Get your garden ready for spring with our unique, high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.
Get your garden ready with high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.
Note: We will not be offering mulch for sale in 2023.
Sale Dates
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
May 13
Time: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $45 per scoop
Scoop Guidelines:
• 17.8 cubic feet per scoop
• Small pick-up truck (Ford Ranger): 1 – 2 scoops
• Full size pick-up (Ford F-150): 2 – 4 scoops
• Trailer: depends on size (4×8 is typically 1 scoop; 6×12 is typically 2 scoops)
Additional Information:
• ZooPoopyDoo can be purchased online — please bring your receipt to Zoo for pickup (print out or on phone).
• Products will be loaded into your vehicle in the Zoo’s bus parking lot.
• Only open-top trucks beds and trailers will be loaded.
April 8 – 9
Recycling Weekend at the Zoo — Eyeglasses and Cell Phones
Join us weekends in April to learn how recycling programs help our planet! Organizations and programs that help benefit the air, water, land and, of course animals will be featured each weekend! Enjoy special animal presentations, keeper messages, as well as tips and suggestions that all help support wildlife and wild places! Bring your old eyeglasses and cell phones for recycling through partners Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation and Eco-Cell.
April 8
ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sale
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Get your garden ready for spring with our unique, high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.
Get your garden ready with high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.
Note: We will not be offering mulch for sale in 2023.
Sale Dates
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
May 13
Time: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $45 per scoop
Scoop Guidelines:
• 17.8 cubic feet per scoop
• Small pick-up truck (Ford Ranger): 1 – 2 scoops
• Full size pick-up (Ford F-150): 2 – 4 scoops
• Trailer: depends on size (4×8 is typically 1 scoop; 6×12 is typically 2 scoops)
Additional Information:
• ZooPoopyDoo can be purchased online — please bring your receipt to Zoo for pickup (print out or on phone).
• Products will be loaded into your vehicle in the Zoo’s bus parking lot.
• Only open-top trucks beds and trailers will be loaded.
April 10
Funday Monday
10 – 5 p.m. ($7.25 general admission)
Enjoy $7.25 Zoo admission, powered by our friends at LG&E and KU Foundation. Parking is not included and will be charged at the Zoo admission windows.
April 15 – 16
Recycling Weekend at the Zoo — Cell Phones, Electronics, and Shoes
Join us weekends in April to learn how recycling programs help our planet! Organizations and programs that help benefit the air, water, land and, of course animals will be featured each weekend! Enjoy special animal presentations, keeper messages, as well as tips and suggestions that all help support wildlife and wild places!
Saturday:
8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Recycle electronics with Technology Conservation group. Electronics accepted: desktop computers, laptops, docking stations, keyboards, mouse, MP3 players, scanners, printers, cables, external hard drives, flash drives, CDs, modems and routers. Not accepted: TVs, monitors and hard drives.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Recycle shoes with Waterstep
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Recycle cell phones and tablets through Eco-Cell!
Sunday:
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Recycle cell phones and tablets through Eco-Cell!
April 15
ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sale
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Get your garden ready for spring with our unique, high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.
Get your garden ready with high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.
Note: We will not be offering mulch for sale in 2023.
Sale Dates
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
May 13
Time: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $45 per scoop
Scoop Guidelines:
• 17.8 cubic feet per scoop
• Small pick-up truck (Ford Ranger): 1 – 2 scoops
• Full size pick-up (Ford F-150): 2 – 4 scoops
• Trailer: depends on size (4×8 is typically 1 scoop; 6×12 is typically 2 scoops)
Additional Information:
• ZooPoopyDoo can be purchased online — please bring your receipt to Zoo for pickup (print out or on phone).
• Products will be loaded into your vehicle in the Zoo’s bus parking lot.
• Only open-top trucks beds and trailers will be loaded.
April 17
Funday Monday
10 – 5 p.m. ($7.25 general admission)
Enjoy $7.25 Zoo admission, powered by our friends at LG&E and KU Foundation. Parking is not included and will be charged at the Zoo admission windows.
April 22
Recycling Weekend at the Zoo — Document Shredding
Join us weekends in April to learn how recycling programs help our planet! Organizations and programs that help benefit the air, water, land and, of course animals will be featured each weekend! Enjoy special animal presentations, keeper messages, as well as tips and suggestions that all help support wildlife and wild places! Bring your old documents to the Zoo from 8 – 11 a.m. for shredding through partner Shred-it!
April 22
All Day
Trashformation Award Video
Head over to our website, YouTube Page or Facebook as we announce the winners of our Trashformation: A Trash-to-Treasure Art Contest powered by our friends at LG&E and KU Foundation. For more information, please visit the Trashformation site.
ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sale
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Get your garden ready for spring with our unique, high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.
Get your garden ready with high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.
Note: We will not be offering mulch for sale in 2023.
Sale Dates
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
May 13
Time: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $45 per scoop
Scoop Guidelines:
• 17.8 cubic feet per scoop
• Small pick-up truck (Ford Ranger): 1 – 2 scoops
• Full size pick-up (Ford F-150): 2 – 4 scoops
• Trailer: depends on size (4×8 is typically 1 scoop; 6×12 is typically 2 scoops)
Additional Information:
• ZooPoopyDoo can be purchased online — please bring your receipt to Zoo for pickup (print out or on phone).
• Products will be loaded into your vehicle in the Zoo’s bus parking lot.
• Only open-top trucks beds and trailers will be loaded.
April 24
Funday Monday
10 – 5 p.m. ($7.25 general admission)
Enjoy $7.25 Zoo admission, powered by our friends at LG&E and KU Foundation. Parking is not included and will be charged at the Zoo admission windows.
April 29
ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sale
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Get your garden ready for spring with our unique, high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.
Get your garden ready with high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.
Note: We will not be offering mulch for sale in 2023.
Sale Dates
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
May 13
Time: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $45 per scoop
Scoop Guidelines:
• 17.8 cubic feet per scoop
• Small pick-up truck (Ford Ranger): 1 – 2 scoops
• Full size pick-up (Ford F-150): 2 – 4 scoops
• Trailer: depends on size (4×8 is typically 1 scoop; 6×12 is typically 2 scoops)
Additional Information:
• ZooPoopyDoo can be purchased online — please bring your receipt to Zoo for pickup (print out or on phone).
• Products will be loaded into your vehicle in the Zoo’s bus parking lot.
• Only open-top trucks beds and trailers will be loaded.
April 30
Earth Day at the Zoo ($5.00 off general admission)
Enjoy $5 off general Zoo admission PLUS FREE parking powered by our friends at LG&E and KU Foundation. Community eco-partners will be featured throughout the Zoo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come join the fun and learn what you can do to help save our planet! Discount available at Zoo windows only and cannot be applied to online purchases.
Thank you for your interest in participating in the Earth Day Celebration at the Louisville Zoo. This festival is a culmination of the many conservation, recycling, and education events celebrated during Earth Month, powered by our friends at LG&E and KU Foundation.
Please read the event description and participation guidelines before completing the application.
May 13
ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sale
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Get your garden ready for spring with our unique, high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.
Get your garden ready with high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.
Note: We will not be offering mulch for sale in 2023.
Sale Dates
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
May 13
Time: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $45 per scoop
Scoop Guidelines:
• 17.8 cubic feet per scoop
• Small pick-up truck (Ford Ranger): 1 – 2 scoops
• Full size pick-up (Ford F-150): 2 – 4 scoops
• Trailer: depends on size (4×8 is typically 1 scoop; 6×12 is typically 2 scoops)
Additional Information:
• ZooPoopyDoo can be purchased online — please bring your receipt to Zoo for pickup (print out or on phone).
• Products will be loaded into your vehicle in the Zoo’s bus parking lot.
• Only open-top trucks beds and trailers will be loaded.