PLAYGROUNDS

Outpost Playground
This playground has been newly reopened! This redesign has allowed our playground to be used by all children. The newly accessible features include ramps, music and sensory play panels, features for inclusive side-by-side play, slides and a new rubber surface throughout the entire playscape.

Billabong Playabout
Located in the Australian Outback Area near the Splash Park, Lorikeet Landing, Wallaroo Walkabout and Wild Burger. Kids will love it!

SPLASH PARK

Open Daily at 10:00 a.m.

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.

Subject to the cooperation of weather and Zoo maintenance.

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ZOO TRAM SHUTTLE

Open Daily at 10:00 a.m.

Hours may vary; depending on staffing, weather, and attendance.  

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!

AFRICAN PETTING ZOO

Hours may vary; depending on staffing, weather, and attendance. 

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.

CONSERVATION CAROUSEL

Open Daily at 10:00 a.m.

Hours may vary; depending on staffing, weather, and attendance.  

Take a ride on the beautiful antique carousel located near the main plaza.  Children under 42″ tall must be accompanied by an adult. If the child is too young to ride alone and must be supported, the child needs a ticket, but the parent rides free. Purchase tickets at the carousel booth. Subject to the cooperation of weather and Zoo maintenance.

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KAMAN’S ART SHOPPE

Open Daily.

Hours may vary; depending on staffing, weather, and attendance.

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.

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LORIKEET FEEDING

Open Weather Permitting.

Hours may vary; depending on staffing, weather, and attendance. 

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.

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ROPES COURSES

Open Weekends Only 10:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Hours may vary; depending on staffing, weather, and attendance.  

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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CAMEL RIDES

Open Daily from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 – 4 p.m.

Hours may vary; depending on staffing, weather, and attendance.

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.

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NEW Camel Feeding Prices

Closed.  Camel Feedings are not being offered at this time.
Get nose-to-nose with the Zoo’s friendly camels as they eat right out of your hand!

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GIRAFFE FEEDING

Closed for renovations.  Stay tuned for updates!

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.

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