Today at the Zoo

The Louisville Zoo is OPEN today.

Enter 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (stay until 5 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!


See Today’s Prices

Meatless Monday, Feb. 6

  • Roasted Veggie Lasagna with Garlic Bread (Vegetarian)
  • Poblano Corn Chowder (Vegetarian) & Texas Chili (Gluten Free)

Tuesday, Feb. 7

  • Italian Meatball Hoagie served with Chips
  • Poblano Corn Chowder (Vegetarian) & Texas Chili (Gluten Free)

Wednesday, Feb. 8

  • Creole Shrimp & Grits (Gluten Free)
  • Poblano Corn Chowder (Vegetarian) & Texas Chili (Gluten Free)

Thursday, Feb. 9

  • Blackened Chicken Alfredo
  • Chicken Noodle & Texas Chili (Gluten Free)

Friday, Feb. 10

  • Meatloaf with Tomato Gravy served with Mashed Potatoes & Country Green Beans
  • Chicken Noodle & Texas Chili (Gluten Free)

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 Currently not visible due to habitat maintenance. OFF EXHIBIT
Zebra Foal Weather permitting. ON EXHIBIT
Elephant Mikki & Fitz Weather permitting. OFF 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 (with inside access)
Komodo Dragon Romulus is on exhibit inside the Islands Pavilion. ON EXHIBIT
Rhino Weather permitting. ON EXHIBIT
Aldabra Tortoise Weather permitting. OFF EXHIBIT
Islands Mammals Outdoor viewing areas are weather permitting (must be above 50 degrees).
 ON ROTATION

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		 Open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 OPEN
Butterflies n’ Blooms Closed for season.   CLOSED
Camel Rides  Closed for season. CLOSED
Carousel Closed for season. CLOSED
Kaman’s Art Closed for season. CLOSED
Lorikeet Feeding Lorikeets are on exhibit when the temperature is 50 to 100 degrees. CLOSED
Ropes Course Closed for season.  CLOSED
Splash Park Closed for season. Learn more. CLOSED
Wallaroo Walkabout Open 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. OPEN

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.

ANIMAL PRESENTATIONS
Glacier Run with seals and polar bear
10:10 a.m. Islands: March of the Little Penguins ON SCHEDULE
10:15 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
11:45 a.m. Amur Tiger Keeper Chat CANCELED
Noon Hyacinth Macaw Keeper Chat (Islands area at Noon) CANCELED
12:15 p.m. Komodo Feeding / Training / Enrichment
(Islands Pavilion on Saturdays only)
1:30 p.m. Pelican Keeper Chat CANCELED
2:00 p.m. Seal & Sea Lion Training Demonstrations ON SCHEDULE
2:15 p.m. Gorilla Keeper Chat ON SCHEDULE
2:30 p.m. Elephant Keeper Chat ON SCHEDULE
2:45 p.m. Giraffe Keeper Chat ON SCHEDULE
3:30 p.m. Islands Mammal 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) CANCELED

FOOD & BEVERAGE LOCATIONS
Food at Louisville Zoo

African Outpost Africa Zone OPEN (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Now offering mobile ordering at LouZooEats.com!
Kentucky Canteen Main Plaza OPEN 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.*
Snack Shack Africa Zone CLOSED*
Bomassa Soft Serve Africa Zone CLOSED*
Dippin’ Dots Gorilla CLOSED*
Kooka Coolers  Australia Zone CLOSED*
Wild Burger Australia Zone CLOSED*
Lakeside Smokehouse Deck by MetaZoo CLOSED*
Dippin’ Dots Australia Zone CLOSED*

*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. – 5:00 p.m.)
Main Plaza Outdoor Gift Shop Main Plaza CLOSED*
Congo Trading Post Gorilla Sanctuary CLOSED*

Groups Visiting Today

 

Group  Location Time
New Docent Training MetaZoo Theatre 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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