Trivia goes wild: Louisville Zoo’s popular after-hours trivia night series continues for 2026 (Media Release)

CONTACT:

Kyle Shepherd; 502-744-5639; Kyle.shepherd@louisvilleky.gov

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Louisville Zoo invite you to the popular Zoo Trivia Night series for 2026. Zoo Trivia Nights will run from March to December with themed nights including favorites like Disney trivia along with some fun new additions like Zooper Heroes, April Fools, and Star Wars.

“I’m excited for our community to experience another great event at our world-class zoo,” said Mayor Greenberg. “Trivia nights will be a fun way to come together and celebrate a unique date night or host a group of friends at one of our city’s most beloved treasures.”

The trivia fun is exclusively for adults ages 21 and over and is hosted by Louisville Trivia. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.

Trivia is held at the Zoo’s African Outpost with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and trivia starting at 7 p.m. Spots fill up quickly. Guests are encouraged to get their tickets early.

Individuals are $25, teams of four are $80 and teams of eight are $160.

Tickets are available at louisvillezoo.org/trivia.

Trivia themed nights for 2026:

  • March 18, 2026: Zooper Heroes
  • April 15, 2026: April Fools
  • May 6, 2026: Revenge of the Sixth
  • June 17, 2026: Wild World of Disney
  • July 15, 2026: Spicy Summer Reads
  • August 12, 2026: Mystery Flavor
  • September 2, 2026: Wild World of Trivia
  • November 18, 2026: Cozy Caper
  • December 16, 2026: Jungle Bells

Visit louisvillezoo.org/trivia for additional information.

Zoo Hours

The Zoo is open daily year-round. Now through March 20, 2026, hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with guests exiting by 5 p.m. The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more information.

About the Zoo

The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), a global alliance of zoos and aquariums. For more information visit www.louisvillezoo.org.

 

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