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 – Click Here 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. 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. More Info… |
ZOO TRAM SHUTTLE |
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Open Daily – Click Here 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. 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. |
BOMA PETTING ZOO |
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| Open Year Round – Click Here 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. 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. |
BUTTERFLIES n’ BLOOMS |
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| Open May 18 – September 15, 2024 – Today’s Schedule FREE with the Zoo admission. Experience hundreds of graceful native butterflies sipping nectar from colorful flowers, basking in the sunlight, and flying freely as you wander through our 1,000 sq. ft. outdoor flight house located in the Africa Zone across from the bongo exhibit. Brought to you in partnership with Idlewild Butterfly Farm. |
WALLAROO WALKABOUT |
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| Open Year Round – Today’s Schedule FREE with the Zoo admission. Wander along a path that you share with wallaroos, wallabies and two intriguing birds, tawny frogmouth and emu. Visitors get an up-close look at a mob of wallaroos and red-necked wallabies. The tawny frogmouth has – you guessed it – a really big mouth! Visit Bob the Emu on exhibit next to the Walkabout. |
Paid Activities
CONSERVATION CAROUSEL | ||||
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Open Daily – Click Here 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. 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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KAMAN’S ART SHOPPE |
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Open weekends only while school is in session and daily through spring break March 31 – April 6 – Click Here 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. 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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Open Daily – Click Here 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. 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.
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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 |
CAMEL RIDES & FEEDING | ||||||||
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Open Daily – Click Here 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. 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. Camel Ride Prices
Camel Feeding Prices
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GIRAFFE FEEDING | ||||
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Open Daily – Click Here 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. Giraffe Feeding 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 – Click Here 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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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.