Louisville Zoo Looks at 2017 Highlights
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
black-footed ferret
Louisville Zoo’s Latest Contribution to Black-Footed Ferret Recovery
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
A Rare Sight
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
A Ferret’s Adventure : Month One
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
Born in a Zoo to Release in the Wild — A Ferret’s Adventure
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
Sakes Alive, We’re 25!
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
Louisville Zoo Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center
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