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Louisville Zoo Looks at 2017 Highlights

December 29, 2017

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

Categories: Media Releases, Zoo News Tags: black-footed ferret, Elephant_African, gorilla, Maned Wolf
Black-Footed Ferret

Louisville Zoo’s Latest Contribution to Black-Footed Ferret Recovery

April 17, 2017

When the US Fish and Wildlife Service commissioned an updated version of the Black-Footed Ferret (BFF) Managed Care Operations Manual, they called on retired Louisville Zoo keeper Joanne Luyster to head the revision. Joanne has actively participated in black-footed ferret … Find Out More

Categories: Black-Footed Ferret Program, Conservation, Zoo News Tags: black-footed ferret
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A Rare Sight

April 6, 2017

Last year, the Louisville Zoo was proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center. Now, you can finally see North America’s most endangered mammal back on exhibit. Black-footed ferret Rigatoni is ready to make your acquaintance … Find Out More

Categories: Animals, Conservation, Zoo News Tags: black-footed ferret, Ferret_Black-footed
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A Ferret’s Adventure : Month One

July 19, 2016

Our ferret kits are growing fast! They are now about one month old. The kits (ferret babies) have quadrupled in size and just last week began to get their black “mask” coloring. They are beginning to crawl on their own … Find Out More

Categories: Animals, Black-Footed Ferret Program Tags: BFF Blog, black-footed ferret
Black-Footed Ferret

Born in a Zoo to Release in the Wild — A Ferret’s Adventure

May 12, 2016

The Louisville Zoo Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center welcomes the first newborn ferrets of the 2016 season. This blog will follow these kits as they journey from birth at The Louisville Zoo to release into the wild.  We will give you … Find Out More

Categories: Black-Footed Ferret Program, Zoo News Tags: BFF Blog, black-footed ferret
Black-Footed Ferret

Sakes Alive, We’re 25!

December 15, 2015

The Louisville Zoo is full of excitement as the Black-Footed Ferret Recovery Program is set to celebrate its 25th year in 2016! Black-footed ferrets (BFFs) were long considered one of North America’s most endangered animals before finally being declared extinct … Find Out More

Categories: Black-Footed Ferret Program, Conservation, Trunkline Magazine, Zoo News Tags: black-footed ferret
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Louisville Zoo Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center

November 10, 2015

The Louisville Zoo is proud to celebrate its commitment to Black-footed Ferret conservation as it recognizes the 25th anniversary of its Black-footed Ferret (BFF) Conservation Center. Find Out More

Categories: Animals, Black-Footed Ferret Program, Conservation, Media Releases, Zoo News Tags: black-footed ferret

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