Meet Nyasi! (Media Release)
Meet Nyasi (nee-YAH-see)! The Louisville Zoo asked fans and advocates to participate in naming its male giraffe calf, and the people have spoken. Find Out More
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Louisville Zoo Invites Public to Help Name New Giraffe Calf (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo is inviting the public to help name one of its newest additions, a male Masai giraffe calf born on August 9, 2024. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Celebrates Birth of Giraffe Calf (Media Release)
There’s a six-foot-tall bundle of joy at the Louisville Zoo. A newborn male Masai giraffe, born to parents Kianga and Baridi on August 9, 2024, will mark the first giraffe calf born at the Zoo in 12 years. Find Out More
2023 Zoo Keeper Week Spotlight: Silvia Zirkelbach
If you’ve been to the Zoo in the last 40 years, you’ve probably crossed paths with Zookeeper Silvia Zirkelbach. You can usually find her near the giraffe area with her auburn hair tied back, wearing a silver necklace featuring a … Find Out More
World Giraffe Day
Saturday, June 25: World Giraffe Day (Official day June 21) Verbally confirmed with Mike Jones Social media post (pre-event advertising) during week before event Advertisement of event in general Eblast on Thursday, June 23 Celebrate with Keeper talks at Giraffe … Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Saddened by Loss of 23-Year-Old Giraffe Malaika
The Masai giraffe arrived at the Louisville Zoo in 1997
The Louisville Zoo is sad to announce the loss of Malaika, a 23-year-old female Masai giraffe who was beloved by Zoo staff and the Louisville community. Find Out More
A Safari Through New Africa
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
Louisville Zoo Saddened to Say Goodbye To Masai Giraffe Walker
With great sadness, The Louisville Zoo said goodbye to 21-year-old geriatric Masai giraffe “Walker” today. Find Out More