The Louisville Zoo’s beloved 3-year-old elephant, Fitz, has been diagnosed with elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, more widely known as the EEHV virus – a potentially devastating viral infection for elephants worldwide, particularly young elephants. EEHV strikes elephants in the wild as well as in zoos and sanctuaries. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo’s beloved 3-year-old elephant, Fitz, has been diagnosed with elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, more widely known as the EEHV virus – a potentially devastating viral infection for elephants worldwide, particularly young elephants. EEHV strikes elephants in the wild as well as in zoos and sanctuaries. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo just wrapped up the submission phase of the Elephant Calf Naming Contest presented by Norton Children’s and is happy to announce the final three names available for voting are Fitz, Rocket and Walt. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo welcomed a male elephant calf on Friday, August 2 to 33-year-old African elephant Mikki, and starting Monday, September 16, the Zoo will be soliciting names from the public in a naming contest presented by Norton Children’s Hospital. Find Out More
Louisville, KY – Mikki and her one-month-old male calf made their public debut today.As this is still an acclimation period for the calf and Mikki, public viewing times will be limited, varied and subject to change. Find Out More
Louisville, KY – The Louisville Zoo’s 33-year-old African elephant, Mikki, gave birth to a male calf at 11:24 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2019. It is only the second elephant born at the Louisville Zoo in the Zoo’s 50-year history. Find Out More
The Louisville Zoo welcomed over 860,000 guests from 41 states in 2017 — once again being recognized as the #1 attended non-profit attraction in the region. Find Out More
An all-new enhanced and expanded African area is ready for you. Come experience the adventure! Let’s take a virtual tour first… Your journey begins at the Savannah’s edge with a view of the bongos at play. The large African antelopes … Find Out More
“We commend Pope Francis for courageously reminding humanity that it has a responsibility to be the stewards of our planet” — WCS President and CEO Cristián Samper Find Out More
“Washington voters have spoken out for elephants by overwhelmingly passing I-1401, which bans the trade in parts of elephants and other wildlife. ” Find Out More