All activities are seasonal and subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals.
Free Activities
PLAYGROUNDS |
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Outpost Playground Billabong Playabout |
SPLASH PARK |
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Closed for the season. The nautically-themed water play area has 42 unique ways for kids to get as wet as they want! It includes a fishing boat to climb on, dump buckets, jelly jet launchers, mini water slides and much more. Designed with safe family fun in mind, it’s a really cool place to beat the heat. Hours may vary depending on staffing and attendance. All activities are seasonal and subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. |
ZOO TRAM SHUTTLE |
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Open daily at 10:00 a.m. Last ride will be at 4:45 p.m. Hours may vary depending on staffing and attendance. All activities are seasonal and subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. Suggested donation is $1 per person to support the Louisville Zoo Fund — accepted on the tram shuttles via donation boxes. Tram shuttles make multiple stops on a regular route throughout the Zoo. A wheel-chair accessible tram shuttle is available. Tram shuttle seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Subject to periodic maintenance. Learn more here! |
BOMA PETTING ZOO |
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| Open Year Round Hours may vary depending on staffing and attendance. All activities are seasonal and subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. Located near the African Outpost Restaurant and elephant exhibit. Kids can pet and interact with animals under the supervision of staff members. Meet our adorable Nigerian dwarf goats! A fun hand washing station is located in the petting zoo. |
Paid Activities
CONSERVATION CAROUSEL | ||||
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Closed for Season. Reopening Spring 2025. Hours may vary depending on staffing and attendance. All activities are seasonal and subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. Take a ride on our meticulously restored and beautifully maintained 100+ year old antique carousel located near the main plaza. Enjoy 48 unique animal themed mounts and 2 chariots while taking a spin around hand painted rounding boards, shields and scenery panels from a bygone era. Surrounded by over 700 solar powered LED lights. Conservation Carousel Prices
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LORIKEET FEEDING | ||||
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Lorikeets are on exhibit when the temperature is 50 to 100 degrees. Schedule will vary for November. Click for daily schedule. Hours may vary depending on staffing and attendance. All activities are seasonal and subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. Enjoy a real nose-to-beak experience as you stroll through this beautiful aviary surrounded by brilliantly colored, friendly birds that will eat nectar right out of your hand! Nectar may be purchased at the exhibit. Lorikeet Feeding Prices
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KAMAN’S ART SHOPPE |
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Closed for the season. Hours may vary depending on staffing and attendance. All activities are seasonal and subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. Kamans will be closed if temperature is below 35 degrees. Fun photos, fabulous face painting and more. New Fun Foto!+ Season Pass Photo Club for Zoo members exclusively grants Club members access to their own unique website from which they can view, email, download or post their photos directly to Facebook. |
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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Closed for the season. Hours may vary depending on staffing and attendance. All activities are seasonal and subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. The whole family will want to try these exciting adventure ropes courses at the Zoo! Located near the Zoo lake. There are two courses including the two-story high Sky Trail® Navigator and the Sky Tykes™ for beginners or small children ages 2-7 (maximum height is 48″). Purchase tickets at the Ropes Course. Subject to the cooperation of weather and Zoo maintenance.
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| Non-Members | $9 |
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| Members | $8 |
| Groups 15+ / School Groups | $7 |
Sky Tykes™ Prices
| Non-Members | $5 |
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| Members | $4 |
| Groups 15+ / School Groups | $3 |
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CAMEL RIDES & FEEDING | ||||||||
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Closed for the season. Hours may vary depending on staffing and attendance. All activities are seasonal and subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. Take a sail on the “ship of the desert.” Ramp up your Zoo adventure with a camel ride – a ride of a lifetime. The Zoo’s dromedary camels will offer you a memorable ride and photo opportunity. Purchase tickets at camel area. Subject to the cooperation of animals and weather. Camel Ride Prices
Camel Feeding Prices
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GIRAFFE FEEDING | ||||
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Schedule will vary during winter season. Click for daily schedule Hours may vary depending on staffing and attendance. All activities are seasonal and subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. Marvel at the majesty of our tallest inhabitants as you experience one of our most interactive and popular attractions. Enjoy a true nose-to-nose encounter as you feed giraffes right out of your hand! Keepers will talk with guests about giraffes and answer questions. Pay at giraffe feeding area near the camel exhibit. Subject to the cooperation of animals and weather. Giraffe Feeding Prices
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Terms and Conditions
- One ticket is required for each ride/attraction experience. Some restrictions may apply to rides/attractions.
- Tickets are required for guests age 3 and older unless otherwise noted.