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Contact:\u00a0 Kyle Shepherd
\n<\/strong>kyle.shepherd@louisvilleky.gov<\/a>
\n<\/strong>(O) 502-238-5331 (C) 502-744-5639\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Louisville Zoo is proud to have been nominated for two awards as part of USA Today\u2019s \u201c10Best Readers\u2019 Choice Awards.\u201d\u00a0 The Zoo is nominated as Best Zoo in the United States and the Glacier Run exhibit as the best zoo exhibit in the United States.\u00a0 Voting has begun and continues through Monday, March 4 at 11:59 a.m. EST. The rules allow the public to vote online for one nominee per category, per day. Guests can vote at https:\/\/10best.usatoday.com\/awards\/travel\/.<\/p>\n

The USA TODAY 10Best Readers\u2019 Choice Awards highlight top-notch attractions and businesses, providing readers with trusted recommendations.\u00a0Nominees for all categories are chosen by a panel of relevant experts which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY; editors from 10Best.com; relevant expert contributors; and sources for both these media and other Gannett properties.<\/p>\n

The Zoo was nominated for Best Zoo in the same awards in 2014 and placed no. 12. Glacier Run won Top Honors by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) exhibit award in 2012.<\/p>\n

The Zoo is among nominees like the Audubon Zoo, the Central Park Zoo, the Cincinnati Zoo, the Honolulu Zoo and the San Diego Zoo.<\/p>\n

Zoo Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Zoo is open daily year-round. Fall\/winter hours are 10 a.m. \u2500 4 p.m. (stay until 5 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year\u2019s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more info.<\/p>\n

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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).<\/p>\n

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