Animal Contact Activities

Get an up-close interaction with wildlife!  There are a wide variety of opportunities at the Zoo including camel rides, the Boma Petting Zoo and more! It’s an experience you won’t soon forget. Some activities do require an extra fee.

Activities are seasonal and subject to the cooperation of animals, weather and Zoo maintenance.

BOMA PETTING ZOO

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.

CAMEL RIDES & FEEDING

Camel Rides at the Louisville Zoo

OPEN 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

Non-Members$8
Members$7

Camel Feeding Prices

Non-Members (per person)$5
Members (per person)$4

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GIRAFFE FEEDING

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Saturdays & Sundays)
2:30 p.m.  – 3:00 p.m. (Daily)
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

Non-Members  (per person)$5
Members  (per person)$4

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LORIKEET FEEDING

Girl with lorikeet

Lorikeets are on exhibit when the temperature is 50 to 100 degrees.

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

Non-Members  (per cup of nectar)$3
Members (per cup of nectar)$2

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