The Louisville Zoo is OPEN
Enter 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Exit by 6 p.m.)
All guests,  including members, must reserve tickets online in advance to enter the Zoo. Learn more.

These schedules are posted before the Zoo opens at 10 a.m.
Planned schedules are all subject to change during the day as they are based on the cooperation of animals, weather and Zoo maintenance.

ANIMAL VIEWING SCHEDULE

During the Zoo’s initial opening phase, some areas may be closed to promote social distancing. Today’s Select Animal Viewing Schedule Elephant Mikki and Fitz On rotation at the elephant exhibit in Africa.  ON ROTATION Sloth exhibit OPEN Juvenile Gorilla Kindi & Family Indoor Gorilla Forest sanctuary is closed during the Zoo’s initial opening phase to promote social distancing. Gorillas will be on rotation in the outdoor exhibit spaces. ON ROTATION HerpAquarium Closed during the Zoo’s initial opening phase to promote social distancing CLOSED Indoor Islands Pavillion Closed during the Zoo’s initial opening phase to promote social distancing CLOSED MetaZoo Discovery Center Closed during the Zoo’s initial opening phase to promote social distancing CLOSED The animal exhibit schedules above are updated before the Zoo opens at 10 a.m. each morning and are subject to change without notice. Animal viewing is dependent on the cooperation of animals, weather and Zoo maintenance.

RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS STATUS

During the Zoo’s initial opening phase, some attractions may be closed to promote social distancing. Today’s Rides and Attractions Status Boma African Petting Zoo Closed during the Zoo’s initial opening phase to promote social distancing CLOSED Butterflies n’ Blooms Limited capacity during the Zoo’s initial opening phase to promote social distancing  LIMITED CAPACITY Camel Feeding Closed during the Zoo’s initial opening phase to promote social distancing CLOSED Camel Rides Closed during the Zoo’s initial opening phase to promote social distancing CLOSED Carousel Closed during the Zoo’s initial opening phase to promote social distancing CLOSED Kaman’s Art Closed during the Zoo’s initial opening phase to promote social distancing CLOSED Lorikeet Feeding Closed during the Zoo’s initial opening phase to promote social distancing CLOSED Pony Rides Closed during the Zoo’s initial opening phase to promote social distancing CLOSED Ropes Course Closed during the Zoo’s initial opening phase to promote social distancing CLOSED Splash Park Closed during the Zoo’s initial opening phase to promote social distancing CLOSED Train CLOSED

ANIMAL PRESENTATIONS

Animal presentations are closed during the Zoo’s initial reopening phase to promote social distancing. Look for signs on grounds with a QR code to watch virtual animal presentations at any time! Today’s Animal Presentation Schedule 10:15 a.m. Islands Mammals Keeper Talk CANCELED 10:30 a. m. Seal & Sea Lion Training Demonstrations CANCELED 10:45 a.m. Meerkat Enrichment and Keeper Talk CANCELED 11 a.m. Elephant Keeper Talk CANCELED 11:15 a.m. Polar & Grizzly Bear Training Demonstration CANCELED 11:45 a.m. Amur Tiger Training Demonstration CANCELED Noon Snow Leopard Training Demonstration CANCELED 12:15 p.m. HerpAquarium Keeper Talk CANCELED 12:20 p.m. Colobus Monkey Keeper Talk CANCELED 1 p.m. Islands Bird Trail Talk (Saturdays & Sundays Only) CANCELED 2 p.m. Seal and Sea Lion Training Demonstration CANCELED 2:15 p.m. Gorilla Forest Food Toss or Keeper Talk CANCELED 2:30 p.m. HerpAquarium Keeper Talk CANCELED 2:45 p.m. Polar and Grizzly Bear Training Demonstration CANCELED 3 p.m. Snow Leopard Training Demonstration CANCELED 3:15 p.m. Colobus Monkey Keeper Talk CANCELED 3:15 p.m. Meerkat Enrichment and Keeper Talk CANCELED 3:30 p.m. Elephant Keeper Talk CANCELED 3:45 p.m. Seal and Sea Lion Training Demonstration CANCELED 4 p.m. Islands Mammals Keeper Talk CANCELED

FOOD & BEVERAGE LOCATIONS

During the Zoo’s initial opening phase, some locations may be closed to promote social distancing. Today’s Food & Beverage Locations African Outpost Africa Zone CLOSED Kentucky Canteen Main Plaza OPEN Wild Burger Australia Zone OPEN Bomassa Soft Serve Africa Zone OPEN Dippin Dots Gorilla OPEN Dippin Dots Splash Park CLOSED Dippin Dots Camel CLOSED Kooka Coolers Australia Zone OPEN  Lakeside Smokehouse Deck by MetaZoo CLOSED Snack Shack  Africa Zone CLOSED

SHOPPING OPTIONS

During the Zoo’s initial opening phase, some areas may be closed to promote social distancing. Today’s Shopping Locations Main Plaza Gift Shop  Main Plaza OUTDOOR AREA OPEN Congo Trading Post  Africa Zone CLOSED Glacier Run Shop  Glacier Run CLOSED

Groups Visiting Today

Today’s Groups Visiting   Group  Location Time

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