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Zoo Prices

General Admission

The Louisville Zoo admission pricing is based on weather predictions, demand, capacity and other factors. Prices update at midnight each day.  Purchase in advance for the lowest price. Prices will not decrease.

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

November 1, 2024 – March 14, 2025

Prices below are the fall / winter range.

AGE
Adults (12–59)$10 – $27
Children (3–11)$7 – $24
Senior (60+)$7 – $24
Children (2 and under)FREE

SEE TODAY’s price and buy online

Wild Winter Days

Visitors who bring in one canned food item or non-perishable food item (per person) to donate to Dare to Care may purchase tickets at the Zoo ticketing windows for $10.50 per adult and $7.50 per child / senior ticket. Presented by Kroger.

March 16 through September 31, 2024

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

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.

We offer discounts for groups of 15 or more. Ticket must be purchased online. Discount tickets not available at the gate.

Purchase Online

 Zoo is open year-round, rain or shine.  No refunds or rebates. Prices are general Zoo admission and do not apply to select special events. 


Parking Fee

Parking Fee: There is a $7 per vehicle fee for guest parking in the Zoo lot. The fee is assessed at the ticket windows. Tip: Purchase admission tickets online and add a pre-paid parking ticket for maximum convenience. 

Parking passes must be purchased in advance.


If you don’t want to bring (or forget) these items, you can rent them at the Zoo. 

Rentals

Single Stroller$8 + tax
Double Stroller$10 + tax
Universal Carrier$10 + tax
Wagon$10 + tax
Wheelchair$10 + tax
Electric Wheelchair (ECV)*$30 + tax (Day Of)
Electric Wheelchair (ECV)**$35 + tax (Reserved in Advance)

*ECVs are rented to an individual all-day (including evening event if applicable) use on a first-come, first-served basis after all reservations are accounted for.  A valid ID must be present and left with our cashier until the return of our ECV.  

**To guarantee an ECV is available for your visit reservations must be made online at least one day in advance. (24-hour cancellation notice required for full refund.)

RESERVE ELECTRONIC WHEELCHAIR ONLINE

Read our rental policies and guidelines

Credit Cards

The Louisville Zoo accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover at all Gift Shops, Membership Office, rides and major attractions and in the African Outpost restaurant.