An easy guide to planning your next trip
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Operating Days:The Louisville Zoo is open daily year-round. Hours:Now through Sept 21, 202510 a.m. – 5 p.m. (exit by 6 p.m.) Fall/Winter Hours will return 9/22/25 Walking Club HoursLouisville Zoo Walking Club |
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General Admission Ticket Prices:Buy online in advance for a discounted rate! General admission pricing is based on demand, capacity, and other factors. Prices update at midnight each day, prices will not decrease. SEE TODAY’S PRICE and Buy ONLINE March 15 through September 21, 2025For the best possible value, purchase tickets online in advance of your visit. Gate and online prices are the same when purchasing the same day as your visit.
There is a $7 per vehicle fee for guest parking in the Zoo lot. Parking fee must be paid for online or at the ticket windows before entering the Zoo. Pro Tip: Buy a parking pass online during your ticket purchase and save time when you arrive! MILITARY DISCOUNT A valid military ID is required for all military discounts. Active duty military personnel receive free general admission. Discounts not valid for ticket packages with rides/attractions or special ticketed events. Tickets must be purchased at the Zoo windows with a valid ID. Dependents of active military personnel receive 10% off general admission at the Zoo’s ticket windows. Must be accompanied by active military personnel with a valid ID. Active military receive membership discounts. Please present a valid military ID at the Zoo membership office to discuss options. Groups of 15+We offer discounts for groups of 15 or more. Ticket must be purchased online. Discount tickets not available at the gate. Field TripsBook your field trip with ease! The Louisville Zoo offers a hands-on learning experience, inspiring students to appreciate and protect our planet’s wildlife. Our new online registration makes scheduling simpler than ever. CampsCamp groups can explore all the Zoo has to offer, from the carousel and seasonal exhibits to exclusive experiences and close-up encounters with our small animal ambassadors! For ticket/attraction packages, school field trips, special discounts, strollers/wheelchairs, click for more info… |
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| For the best value, consider a Zoo membership: Zoo membership pays for itself in as few as 2 visits! Members enjoy a full year of unlimited Zoo admission and free parking during regular Zoo hours. PLUS discounts on rides, attractions, food and gift offerings — all while supporting wildlife conservation! |
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Visit Africa (featuring the award-winning Gorilla Forest), Australia, the Islands, the Americas as well as Glacier Run. Don’t forget to stop by the HerpAquarium featuring King Louie the white alligator. | Animals
Animal Areas
The animal viewing schedules are updated before the Zoo opens at 10 a.m. each morning and are subject to change without notice. Animal viewing is subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. |
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All Animal presentations are free.
These schedules are updated before the Zoo opens at 10 a.m. each morning and are subject to change without notice. Animal viewing is subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. |
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There’s plenty to do at the Zoo including riding the conservation carousel, climbing the adventure ropes course and visiting playgrounds, our petting zoo and more. Activities are seasonal and subject to the cooperation of animals, weather and Zoo maintenance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ADDITIONAL COST
These schedules are updated before the Zoo opens at 10:00. each morning and are subject to change without notice. Animal viewing is subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. |
BACKSTAGE PASS |
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| Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Learn about the importance of the Zoo’s conservation work, how our dedicated keeper staff care for the Zoo’s animals and get VIP access to areas not available to the public. Each Backstage Pass Experience is approximately 45-minutes long and includes a guided cart tour with an experienced Zoo staff member, a visit to the Zoo’s Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center, a behind-the-scenes visit to one of the Zoo’s animal areas, and an up-close experience with Zoo animals and their care team. |
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Whether you are looking for a special meal created by our Zoo chef or a quick snack while you walk the grounds, the Zoo has you covered. Cap off your trip with a special souvenir that will remind you of your special day for years to come. Mobile ordering is now available at the African Outpost and Wild Burger! All Louisville Zoo members receive 10% OFF on food and beverage and gift shop purchases at all locations. Some restrictions apply. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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*Times may vary based on weather, staffing, maintenance, and attendance. |
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The Louisville Zoo hosts more than 50 special events each year including our annual Halloween party, 5K Race/Walk, Santa event, earth month festivities, movie nights, character appearances and so much more. Check out our calendar and join us for all the fun! |
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Host your event at the wildest place in town! Whether it’s a company picnic or event, wedding, birthday party, social event, ceremony or just a small cocktail party, the Louisville Zoo is the perfect location and has multiple indoor and outdoor options. |
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| For the best value, consider a Zoo membership: Zoo membership pays for itself in as few as 2 visits! Members enjoy a full year of unlimited Zoo admission and free parking during regular Zoo hours. PLUS discounts on rides, attractions, food and gift offerings — all while supporting wildlife conservation! |
GUEST SERVICES |
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Rent a stroller or a wheelchair. Buy a gift card to celebrate an occasion. Did your little one skin his or her knee? Our guest services team is here to help you! |
Accessibility Info |
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| All mobility devices for guests with disabilities, including ECVs, are permitted through the attraction. Strollers are permitted as well. Interactive areas have accessible elements such as raised dig box and wheelchair accessible photo ops. Please see our Rentals Page for more information. The Louisville Zoo is happy to permit service dogs on grounds. Due to the unique nature of our facility, we do have a few restrictions so please see our Service Animals Page for more information. For guests with sensory sensitivities, please see our Accessibility Page for information about Sensory Bags available for loan and nearby Quiet Areas to plan breaks during your visit. If at any time during your visit you need assistance, please speak to a Louisville Zoo team member or call the Front Desk at (502) 459-2181. We are here to help. |
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The Louisville Zoo is now KultureCity Sensory Inclusive™ Certified to promote an accommodating, positive experience for all guests with a sensory issue who visit the Zoo! The latest US Census data shows that one in six people have a sensory need or an invisible disability such as autism, dementia, PTSD, or hearing or vision loss. With this in mind, the Louisville Zoo has partnered with KultureCity and are now certified and equipped with special tools to help better serve our guests with sensory needs. The sensory initiative allows individuals with sensory processing needs the ability to see and experience all the world has to offer, without being overwhelmed by everything going on around them. Special signage has been placed around the Zoo to identify noisy and quiet areas and sensory bags are available for checkout at no cost to the individuals and/or families visiting the Zoo. |