Activities are seasonal and subject to the cooperation of animals, weather and Zoo maintenance.
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See what’s new at the Zoo and meet our newest additions! NOW OPEN |
FOLLOW MIKKI AND FITZ |
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Fitz was born August 2, 2019. The elephant herd is on exhibit at varying times while they continue to bond. Meet Fitz the elephant calf! See the latest info on the elephant herd including a updates, conservation information, frequently asked questions and more. |
EXHIBIT AREAS |
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Visit Africa (featuring the award-winning Gorilla Forest), Australia, the Islands, the Americas as well as Glacier Run. Don’t forget to stop by the HerpAquarium featuring King Louie the white alligator. |
RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS |
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There’s plenty to do at the Zoo including riding the conservation carousel, climbing the adventure ropes course and visiting playgrounds, our petting zoo and more. Activities are seasonal and subject to the cooperation of animals, weather and Zoo maintenance. |
ANIMAL CONTACT |
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| Get an up-close interaction with wildlife! There are a wide variety of opportunities at the Zoo including camel & pony rides, the Boma African Petting Zoo and Lorikeet Landing. Some activities do require an extra fee. |
ANIMAL PRESENTATIONS |
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Animal presentations are closed during the Zoo’s initial reopening phase to promote social distancing. Look for signs on grounds with a QR code to watch virtual animal presentations at any time!
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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The Louisville Zoo hosts more than 50 special events each year including our annual Halloween party, 5K Race/Walk, Santa event, earth month festivities, movie nights, character appearances and so much more. Check out our calendar and join us for all the fun! |
SPLASH PARK |
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During the early phases of reopening this attraction will be closed. We will be reopening attractions as it becomes safe to do so. For the latest information on reopening visit https://louisvillezoo.org/together. View the map HERE
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. Subject to the cooperation of weather and Zoo maintenance. |
BUTTERFLIES N’ BLOOMS |
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Open now – Sept. 20, 2020Presented by Ford Motor Company 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. FREE with the Zoo admission. |