Of all Louisville’s many wonderful attractions, nothing seems to capture the hearts and minds of children as much as the Louisville Zoo. A visit to the Zoo helps to bring classroom lessons to life for students. Following a recent visit, one teacher wrote:
“Every year, there are a handful of students who have never been to the Zoo. This year, when I announced the trip, a little boy rushed forward and hugged me, exclaiming, ‘I’ve never been to the Zoo! Thank you! Thank you!’ He knows what the Zoo is, but his family has never been able to go. At least half of my class would be unable to pay for the trip without assistance from Zoo Kids.”
If you would like to offer additional support for Zoo Kids, please contact Steve Graham at (502) 238-5302 or by email at steven.graham@louisvilleky.gov
Why Partner with Zoo Kids?
Zoo Kids was created to provide underprivileged children, living within our region, the opportunity to experience what most children get to do, visit the Zoo. Giving them the chance to see firsthand the true size of an elephant, look into the eyes of a gorilla, or hear a lion roar. With support from partners like you, we are able to offset the cost of admission for these children and offer these Zoo Kids a unique, educational experience and a chance to create memories that last well after the field trip ends. Please consider supporting this important program by becoming a community partner today.
Benefits for all Partners
- Listing in the Trunkline magazine – mailed quarterly to approximately 40,000 households
- Recognition on this the partner webpage
- Partners donating $1,000 or more will be listed on our Zoo Kids banner, displayed on zoo grounds
Please note all gifts are 100% tax deductible.
If you would like to learn more about benefits that could be available with your level of support, please contact Steve Graham at steven.graham@louisvilleky.gov
The Louisville Zoo Foundation is grateful for the 2025/2026 donations made by the following Zoo Kids partners:
- LG&E and KU Energy LLC
- The Navigation Trust
- Buffalo Construction
- Dr. J. William Holmes
- Drs. Sunil & Indira Thirkannad
- Dr. Paul Winter and Ms. Janice Butters
- Mr. Steve Taylor
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