Friends of the Louisville Zoo debut ‘Skelebration’ (Media Release)
The Friends of the Louisville Zoo is thrilled to announce tickets for their newest fundraising event — Skelebration — are now on sale! Find Out More
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G’DAY Y’ALL! Mayor Greenberg announces a special UPS delivery of new zoo mates (Media Release)
Today, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced that two furry new Zoo mates have arrived at the Louisville Zoo courtesy of a special delivery from UPS! Find Out More
Go West, Young Silverback! (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo and the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens are proud to announce the upcoming move of 27-year-old male western lowland gorilla Cecil to California. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Welcomes Binturong to Islands (Media Release)
Meet Bianca! The Louisville Zoo is excited to introduce Bianca, a 1-year-old female binturong or “bearcat,” a rare mammal native to Southeast Asia. Find Out More
Meet KAJI Louisville Zoo Announces Name of New Tiger Cub (Media Release)
Meet KAJI (kah-gee)! The Louisville Zoo asked fans to participate in naming its male Sumatran tiger cub, and the people have spoken. Find Out More
Abeo and Foster Mom Kweli Now on Exhibit at Louisville Zoo’s Award-Winning Gorilla Forest (Media Release)
Visitors to the Louisville Zoo can now see infant gorilla Abeo (pronounced ah-BAY-oh) as he makes his debut in the Zoo’s award-winning Gorilla Forest. Find Out More
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
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 Offers Discounts for Grandparents’ Day and Senior Sundays in September (Media Release)
The Louisville Zoo is pleased to offer special discounts for Grandparents’ Day on Sept. 8 and Senior Sundays throughout September, presented by Humana. Find Out More
Louisville Zoo Welcomes New Addition During Summer Baby Boom (Media Release)
The baby boom continues at the Louisville Zoo with the birth of a 19 lb. female addax. Find Out More