photo of 3 year old elephant Fitz, during his diagnosing why he was sick

Elephant Calf Fitz Passes Away After Battle With Deadly Virus (Media Release)

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

photo of 3 year old elephant Fitz, during his diagnosing why he was sick

Louisville Zoo’s 3-Year-Old Elephant Diagnosed with Potentially Fatal EEHV Virus (Media Release)

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

Endangered Species “Vanishing” at Louisville Zoo

Today is the 10th Anniversary of Endangered Species Day, and to highlight the growing importance of working to save endangered species from extinction, The Louisville Zoo will have docents on hand Saturday, May 16, for interpretation at the sites of two of the animals that have been highlighted for the day — Asian elephant and western lowland gorilla. Find Out More

Save animals from extinction at the Louisville Zoo

SAFE: Save Animals From Extinction

Louisville, KY – May 15, 2015 – Today is the 10th Anniversary of Endangered Species Day, and to highlight the growing importance of working to save endangered species from extinction, The Louisville Zoo will have docents on hand Saturday, May 16, for interpretation at the sites of two of the animals that have been highlighted for the day — Asian elephant and western lowland gorilla. Find Out More