Expect to see a large number of field trip students today

Schools usually exit the Zoo by 2 p.m.

Today at the Zoo

The Zoo is OPEN today!

Enter 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.)

***These schedules are updated before the Zoo opens at 10 a.m. each morning and are subject to change without notice. Animal viewing is subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals.

Today’s prices are the same online and at the gate.

Purchase in advance for discounts!


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ANIMAL VIEWING SCHEDULE

Flamingos Flamingos can be seen outdoors in South America. Weather permitting. Can be viewed indoors to the left of outdoor exhibit. ON EXHIBIT
Naked Mole Rats Visit the naked mole rats in their newly renovated habitat. ON EXHIBIT
Zebra Foal Weather permitting. ON EXHIBIT
Elephant Mikki & Fitz Weather permitting. ON EXHIBIT 
Sloth Exhibit ON EXHIBIT
Juvenile Gorilla Kindi & Family Gorillas are on rotation in the sanctuary and outdoor exhibit spaces. Outdoor viewing is weather permitting. ON ROTATION
Pygmy Hippo Weather permitting
(must be above 45 degrees).
ON EXHIBIT 
Komodo Dragon Romulus is on exhibit in the outdoor enclosure at the HerpAquarium. ON EXHIBIT
Rhino Weather permitting. ON EXHIBIT
Aldabra Tortoise Weather permitting. ON EXHIBIT
Islands Mammals Outdoor viewing areas are weather permitting (must be above 50 degrees).
ON EXHIBIT 
Little Penguins ON EXHIBIT

The animal viewing schedules are updated before the Zoo opens at 10 a.m. each morning and are subject to change without notice. Animal viewing is subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals.

RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS STATUS

Boma African
Petting Zoo
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  OPEN
Butterflies n’ Blooms 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Learn more…
OPEN
Camel Rides & Feedings  Rides 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Feeding 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
 
(weather permitting)

OPEN
Giraffe Feedings  11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Feeding dependent on giraffe interest, exhibit maintenance and weather.
OPEN
Carousel 10:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. OPEN
Kaman’s Art Open daily, May 30 – July 31, (weather permitting)
OPEN
Lorikeet Feeding 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lorikeets are on exhibit when the temperature is 50 to 100 degrees.
OPEN
Ropes Course 10:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (weather permitting)
OPEN
Splash Park 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Daily Member’s Only 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (June, July and August only, weather permitting)
More Info…
OPEN
Wallaroo Walkabout (weather permitting) CLOSED

 

 

1These schedules are updated before the Zoo opens at 10 a.m. each morning and are subject to change without notice. Animal viewing is subject to regular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals.

ANIMAL PRESENTATIONS

Glacier Run with seals and polar bear

 

10:10 a.m. Islands: March of the Little Penguins ON SCHEDULE
10:20 a.m. Islands Mammal Keeper Chat ON SCHEDULE
10:30 a.m. Seal & Sea Lion Training Demonstrations ON SCHEDULE
10:45 a.m. Meerkat Keeper Chat ON SCHEDULE
11:15 a.m. Bear Training Demo ON SCHEDULE
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Giraffe Feeding
(Feeding dependent on giraffe interest, exhibit maintenance and weather.)
ON SCHEDULE
11:45 a.m. Amur Tiger Keeper Chat ON SCHEDULE
Noon Hyacinth Macaw Keeper Chat ON SCHEDULE
12:15 p.m. Komodo Dragon Feeding & Keeper Chat
(Saturday Only)
ON SCHEDULE
1:30 p.m. Pelican Keeper Chat ON SCHEDULE
2:00 p.m. Seal & Sea Lion Training Demonstrations ON SCHEDULE
2:15 p.m. Gorilla Keeper Chat ON SCHEDULE
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Giraffe Feeding
(Feeding dependent on giraffe interest, exhibit maintenance and weather.)
ON SCHEDULE
3:00 p.m. Elephant Keeper Chat ON SCHEDULE
3:45 p.m. Seal & Sea Lion Training Demonstrations ON SCHEDULE
4:00 p.m. Aldabra Tortoise Keeper Chat
(Sun., Mon., Tues. & Wed.)
ON SCHEDULE
4:00 p.m. Komodo Dragon Feeding & Keeper Chat
(Thurs., Fri. & Sat.)
ON SCHEDULE
4:45 p.m. Islands Mammal Keeper Chat ON SCHEDULE

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE LOCATIONS

Food at Louisville Zoo

African Outpost Africa Zone OPEN (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Kentucky Canteen Main Plaza OPEN (9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)*
Snack Shack Africa Zone OPEN (10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)*
Bomassa Soft Serve Africa Zone OPEN (10:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.*
Dippin’ Dots Gorilla OPEN (10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)*
Kooka Coolers  Australia Zone OPEN (10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wild Burger Australia Zone OPEN (11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)*
Lakeside Smokehouse Deck by MetaZoo OPEN (10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dippin’ Dots Australia Zone OPEN (10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)*

*Times may vary based on weather, staffing, and attendance.

SHOPPING OPTIONS

Gift Shop at Louisville Zoo
Can’t make it to the Zoo? Shop in our online store here!

Main Plaza Gift Shop Main Plaza OPEN (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Main Plaza Outdoor Gift Shop Main Plaza OPEN (11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)*
Congo Trading Post Gorilla OPEN (11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)*
  • *Closing times may vary based on weather and attendance.

Groups Visiting Today

 

Group  Location Time

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