The Louisville Zoo updates this page each day by 10 a.m.
All schedules are subject to change for weather and maintenance needs.
Friday, April 20, 2018
Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.)
Construction continues on our new Snow Leopard Pass & African Primate exhibits (opening in 2019). See detour signs in the Zoo.
See our construction map and updates.
March 1, 2018 – Oct 31, 2018
| AGE | General Admission | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (12–59) | $16.25 | |
| Children (3–11) | $11.75 | |
| Senior (60+) | $11.75 |
Parking is $5 per vehicle for visitors.
Click for more information on groups, discounts and parking.
Animal News
Kindi will be on exhibit by noon today.
All times are subject to change without notice.
Exhibit Closures
All exhibits areas are subject to closure for weather, maintenance and animal needs. Times are subject to change without notice. Many of our award-winning exhibits rotate animals within habitats providing them with daily variation, enrichment and rest. Animals in these exhibits have a more unpredictable schedule, so you may or may not see every animal every time you visit.
- Islands — Due to seasonal maintenance, some indoor and outdoor exhibits may be closed periodically.
- Tiger Tundra — Amur tiger is on rotation in islands while exhibit is under construction.
- Lion — off exhibit
- Penguins — off exhibit for season
- Pygmy Hippo – on exhibit
This is not a complete list of exhibits and animals visible.
Click for a complete list of exhibits and animals.
The Louisville Zoo offers daily animal talks, demonstrations and programs throughout the day. These presentations are always subject to change based on Zoo keeper and animal schedules as well as for weather and maintenance needs.
| 10:15 a.m. | Islands Mammals Keeper Talk | ON SCHEDULE |
| 10:30 a. m. | Seal & Sea Lion Training Demonstrations | ON SCHEDULE |
| 10:45 a.m. | Meerkat Enrichment and Keeper Talk | ON SCHEDULE |
| 11:00 a.m. | Elephant Keeper Talk | ON SCHEDULE |
| 11:15 a.m. | Polar & Grizzly Bear Training Demonstration | ON SCHEDULE |
| 11:30 a.m. | Giraffe Feeding (Wednesday – Mondays) | ON SCHEDULE |
| 11:45 a.m. | Amur Tiger Keeper Talks | CANCELLED |
| Noon | Pygmy Hippo Keeper Talk | ON SCHEDULE |
| 12:15 p.m. | HerpAquarium Keeper Talk | ON SCHEDULE |
| 1 p.m. | Islands Bird Trail Talk (Saturdays & Sundays Only) |
PENDING |
| 2:00 p.m. | Seal and Sea Lion Training Demonstration | ON SCHEDULE |
| 2:15 p.m. | Gorilla Forest Food Toss or Keeper Talk | ON SCHEDULE |
| 2:30 a.m. | Giraffe Feeding (Wednesday – Mondays) | ON SCHEDULE |
| 2:30 p.m. | Herp Aquarium Keeper Talk | ON SCHEDULE |
| 2:45 p.m. | Polar and Grizzly Bear Training Demonstration |
ON SCHEDULE |
| 3 p.m. | Amur Tiger Keeper Talks (Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday & Thursdays) |
CANCELLED |
| 3 p.m. | Maned Wolf Keeper Talk | ON SCHEDULE |
| 3:15 p.m. | Meerkat Enrichment and Keeper Talk | ON SCHEDULE |
| 3:30 p.m. | Elephant Keeper Talk | ON SCHEDULE |
| 3:45 p.m. | Seal and Sea Lion Training Demonstration | ON SCHEDULE |
| 4 p.m. | Islands Mammals Keeper talk | ON SCHEDULE |
All attraction areas are subject to closure for weather, maintenance and animal needs. Times are subject to change without notice.
For more information and long-term schedules, please click on the attraction’s title.
| Boma African Petting Zoo |
OPEN | |
| Butterflies n’ Blooms | Special Attraction May 19 – Sept. 23, 2018 |
CLOSED |
| Camel Rides | OPEN | |
| Carousel | OPEN | |
| Lorikeet Feeding | Temperatures must be above 55 degrees. |
PENDING |
| Nature Connects®: Art with LEGO® Bricks |
Special Attraction April 19 – Sept. 3, 2018 |
OPEN |
| Papa John’s Splash Park | Opening May 28, 2018 | CLOSED |
| Pony Rides | OPEN | |
| Ropes Course | CLOSED | |
| Train | CLOSED |
We’ve got an amazing year in store!
Click for our Events Calendar
Some concessions are seasonal and dependent on weather and zoo attendance.
This list is subject to change without notice.
| African Outpost | African Zone | OPEN |
| Kentucky Canteen | Main Plaza | OPEN |
| Wild Burger | Australia Zone | CLOSED |
| Bomassa Soft Serve | Africa Zone | OPEN |
| Dippin Dots | Main Plaza | CLOSED |
| Dippin Dots | Splash Park | CLOSED |
| Dippin Dots | Gorilla Forest | CLOSED |
| Kooka Coolers | Australia Zone | OPEN |
| Lakeside Grill | Deck by MetaZoo | CLOSED |
| Ostrich Snack Shack | Africa Zone | CLOSED |
Some shopping venues are seasonal and dependent on weather and Zoo attendance.
This list is subject to change without notice.
| Main Plaza Gift Shop | Main Plaza | OPEN |
| Congo Trading Post | Africa | OPEN |
| Glacier Run Shop | Glacier Run | CLOSED |
| Splash Park Kiosk | Australia Zone | Opening Memorial Day |
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.