Things to Do!

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

SEE WHAT’S NEW!

See what’s new at the Zoo and meet our newest additions!

NOW OPEN
Snow Leopard Pass and Colobus Crossing.
Learn about our new Schmidt’s red-tailed monkeys, colobus monkeys and snow leopard Meru. Read about the new animal ambassadors!

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SANTA’S SAFARI

December 7 –8 & 14 –15
Sessions at 10 a.m., Noon and 2 p.m.

Special Ticket Required. Santa is making a special stop by the Louisville Zoo and he’s bringing some of his North Pole friends along too. Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and Frosty the Snowman. Create a wonderful holiday craft. Enjoy Mrs. Claus’s holiday treats and beverages. Each child will receive a complimentary photo with Santa to take home. Sponsored by The MacDonald Family.

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MEET GORILLA KINDI

KINDI will be ON exhibit.

Western lowland gorilla Kindi was born on March 14, 2016. She weighed only 3 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 14 inches tall. Kindi continues to grow and is currently living with her surrogate mother Kweli.

Learn about Kindi’s Journey.

EXHIBIT AREAS

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.

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RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS

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.

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ANIMAL CONTACT

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.

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ANIMAL PRESENTATIONS

The Louisville Zoo offers daily animal talks, demonstrations and programs throughout the day. Activities are seasonal and subject to the cooperation of animals, weather and Zoo maintenance.

Today’s Animal Presentation Schedule

10:15 a.m.	Islands Mammals Keeper Talk	ON SCHEDULE
10:30 a. m.	Seal & Sea Lion Training Demonstrations	ON SCHEDULE
10:45 a.m.	Meerkat Enrichment and Keeper Talk	ON SCHEDULE
11 a.m.	Elephant Keeper Talk	CLOSED
11:15 a.m.	Polar & Grizzly Bear Training Demonstration	ON SCHEDULE
11:45 a.m.	Amur Tiger Training Demonstration	ON SCHEDULE
Noon	Snow Leopard Training Demonstration	ON SCHEDULE
12:15 p.m.	HerpAquarium Keeper Talk	ON SCHEDULE
12:20 p.m.	Colobus Monkey Keeper Talk	ON SCHEDULE
1 p.m.	Islands Bird Trail Talk (Saturdays & Sundays Only)	ON SCHEDULE
2 p.m.	Seal and Sea Lion Training Demonstration	ON SCHEDULE
2:15 p.m.	Gorilla Forest Food Toss or Keeper Talk	ON SCHEDULE
2:30 p.m.	HerpAquarium Keeper Talk	ON SCHEDULE
2:45 p.m.	Polar and Grizzly Bear Training Demonstration	ON SCHEDULE
3 p.m.	Snow Leopard Training Demonstration	ON SCHEDULE
3:15 p.m.	Colobus Monkey Keeper Talk	ON SCHEDULE
3:15 p.m.	Meerkat Enrichment and Keeper Talk	ON SCHEDULE
3:30 p.m.	Elephant Keeper Talk	CLOSED
3:45 p.m.	Seal and Sea Lion Training Demonstration	ON SCHEDULE
4 p.m.	Islands Mammals Keeper Talk	CON SCHEDULE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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!

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SPLASH PARK

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.

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