Plan Your Visit

An easy guide to planning your next trip


HOURS

Operating Days:

The Louisville Zoo is open daily year-round.
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Hours:

Now through Sept 21, 2025

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (exit by 6 p.m.)

Fall/Winter Hours will return 9/22/25

Walking Club Hours

Louisville Zoo Walking Club
March 1 through October 31, 2025*
Daily: 8 – 9:15 a.m. (exit by 9:30 a.m.)

ZOO ADMISSION

General Admission Ticket Prices:

Buy online in advance for a discounted rate!
Today’s price is the same online and at the entrance gate.

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, 2025

For 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.

AGEBuy Online 
Adults (12–59)$15.75 – $30
Children (3–11)$10.75 – $25
Senior (60+)$10.75 – $25
Children (2 and under)FREE

Purchase Tickets Here

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!

BUY tickets and parking PASSES online

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.

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Field Trips

Book 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.

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Camps

Camp 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!

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For ticket/attraction packages, school field trips, special discounts, strollers/wheelchairs, click for more info…


EXHIBIT AREAS

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.

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Animals

Polar BearsIntroductions with Qannik and Bo are dynamic with ebbs and flows. They may be on rotation together or separately. ON EXHIBIT 
CamelsVisit the camels in the Africa Zone near the lions and zebras.ON EXHIBIT
Sumatran Tiger CubOur rambunctious tiger cub is currently on exhibit in either the Banjar house, Kebyar house, or inside the Islands Pavilion Dayroom (depending on weather). For more information click here.ON ROTATION 
Giraffe CalfView daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (subject to weather, maintenance and the needs of the calf.) Visit in the Africa Zone.
For more birth information click here.
ON EXHIBIT
GorillasGorillas are on rotation in the sanctuary and outdoor habitat spaces. Outdoor viewing is weather dependent.  Visit in Gorilla Forest.  For more information about Baby Abeo click here.ON ROTATION
KoalaVisit our koala, Dharuk in the Australia Zone.  ON EXHIBIT
Komodo DragonRomulus is viewable in the OUTDOOR habitat at the HerpAquarium Pavilion.ON EXHIBIT
Penguins, LittleWeather dependent, (must be over 35 degrees).  Visit in the Islands Zone.ON EXHIBIT
Pygmy HippoWeather dependent (must be above 45 degrees).  Visit in Gorilla Forest.
ON EXHIBIT
Red PandaVisit in the Americas Zone.ON EXHIBIT
Tortoise, AldabraVisit in the Islands Zone.ON EXHIBIT

Animal Areas

 

Islands MammalsOutdoor viewing areas are weather and temperature dependent.
OPEN
MetaZoo Discovery CenterThe center is currently closed during construction of an updated immersive space.  CLOSED

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.

SAVE SPECIES

Black-Footed Ferret
Only with your help can we succeed in saving wildlife and wild places. Each time you visit your Zoo, you aid in this mission. For every general admission ticket sold, $0.25 is contributed, and for every membership $1 is contributed directly to conservation efforts by our conservation partners, who play an integral role in achieving your Zoo’s mission to “Better the Bond Between People and Our Planet.”

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ANIMAL PRESENTATIONS

All Animal presentations are free.
Please see the Rides & Attractions listings for free and paid exhibits including the Ropes Course and animal feedings.

10:10 a.m.March of the Little Penguins (Islands)ON SCHEDULE
10:20 a.m.Islands Mammal Keeper Chat (Inside Islands Dayroom)ON SCHEDULE
10:30 a.m.Seal & Sea Lion Training Demonstration (Glacier Run)ON SCHEDULE
10:45 a.m.Meerkat Keeper ChatON SCHEDULE
11:15 a.m.Bear Training Demonstration (Glacier Run)ON SCHEDULE
11:30 a.m.Giraffe Keeper Chat (Africa)ON SCHEDULE
11:45 a.m.Amur Tiger Keeper Chat (Tiger Taiga)ON SCHEDULE
NoonMacaw Keeper Chat (Islands Indoor Habitat)ON SCHEDULE
1:30 p.m.Pelican Keeper Chat (Islands)ON SCHEDULE
2:00 p.m.Seal & Sea Lion Training Demonstration (Glacier Run)ON SCHEDULE
2:15 p.m.Gorilla Keeper ChatON SCHEDULE
2:30 p.m.Giraffe Keeper Chat (Africa)ON SCHEDULE
2:45 p.m.Koala Keeper ChatON SCHEDULE
3:00 p.m.Red Panda Keeper ChatON SCHEDULE
3:15 p.m.Colobus Monkey Keeper ChatON SCHEDULE
3:45 p.m.Seal & Sea Lion Training Demonstration (Glacier Run)ON SCHEDULE
4:30 p.m.Komodo Dragon Keeper Chat (Thursday) ON SCHEDULE
4:30 p.m. Komodo Dragon Keeper Chat & Feeding (Friday) ON SCHEDULE
4:30 p.m.Aldabra Tortoise Keeper Chat (Sunday – Wednesday)ON SCHEDULE
5:00 p.m.Islands Mammal Keeper ChatON SCHEDULE

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.

RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS

Young child riding the carousel on the flamingo animal.

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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FREE

 

Boma Petting Zoo10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
(Weather dependent)
OPEN
Butterflies n’ Blooms Exhibit10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Weather dependent)
OPEN
Lorikeet Landing10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Weather dependent)
OPEN
Splash Park10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.OPEN
Wallaroo Walkabout10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Weather dependent)
OPEN
Zoo Tram10:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
(Wait time may be 15 minutes for the tram to arrive at your stop, suggested $1.00 donation)
OPEN

ADDITIONAL COST

Camel Feedings1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
OPEN
Camel Rides11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
OPEN
Carousel10:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
(Dependent on weather & maintenance)
OPEN
Giraffe Feedings 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(Feeding dependent on giraffe interest, weather, & habitat maintenance)
OPEN
Kaman’s Art10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Visit us at the Main Plaza and the Australia Zone.
OPEN
Lorikeet Feeding10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Weather dependent)
OPEN
Ropes Course10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.OPEN

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

Guests on the deck of the Glacier Run pinniped exhibit watching a keeper feed a sea lion.
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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GUEST SERVICES

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!

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Accessibility Info

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.

SENSORY  INCULSIVE™ CERTIFIED

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.

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