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 will kick off the new year on Saturday, January 7 with very special animal birthdays. Gather round and sing “Happy Birthday” as we celebrate Asian elephant Punch’s 53rd and polar bear Qannik’s 12th birthday. 1:30 p.m. at … Find Out More
(World Elephant Day official day Aug.12; Fitz’s Birthday Official Aug. 2; Mikki’s birthday observed Sept. 1) It’s a triple-trunk bash! Join us as we celebrate the birthdays of two of the Zoo’s most beloved ambassadors, Fitz and Mikki, plus learn … 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
“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
Elephant Encounter It has been an exciting week at the Zoo! On Friday, Sept. 4, the new guest walkway near camel, lion and elephants opened making these animal ambassadors once again accessible to Zoo guests! Reminder: Construction is ongoing and may … Find Out More
The eastern cougar, the western black rhinoceros, the Japanese river otter, the Formosan clouded leopard: these are just a few among the thousands of species that have been declared extinct within the last five years. Our world is entrenched in … Find Out More
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
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