GENERAL INFORMATION

Fun Things To Do

Daily Activities
(weather permitting)

Bear Training Demonstrations - 11:15 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Elephant Aerobics - 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.

Giraffe Feeding -  11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Gorilla Program - 2:30 p.m. 

HerpAquarium Program - 11 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Islands Program – 3 p.m.

Lorikeet Feeding - At Lorikeet Landing, when the temperature is 50 degrees or above.  Nectar may be purchased at the exhibit for $2 per cup.

Meerkat Enrichment – 3 p.m.

Islands Program – 3 p.m.

Pygmy Hippo Program – 11:30 a.m.

Seal and Sea Lions Training Demonstrations – 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.

Tiger Training - 11:45 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.

 (All events and activities are subject to change without notice)


More Fun Things To Do
Purchase the all-inclusive discounted Adventure Ticket
(Zoo admission & attractions) or Ride/Attraction Package (if you already have Zoo admission tickets or membership). For group rates, contact Group Sales at (502) 238-5348

NEW!

4-D Theater
The exciting NEW 4-D Theater presented by Ford Motor Company at the Louisville Zoo includes 3-D projection, surround-sound and
exciting 4-D special effects like bubbles, wind, water squirts,
and other surprises.

Kaman's Art Shoppe at the Zoo
Open weekends through May;  Open daily June - August
Fun photos, wild Handimals hand art,
fabulous face painting and more.

Click here for details

Papa John's Splash Park at Glacier Run
Open on weekends beginning May 12 & daily beginning May 26

The naturally themed water play area has 42 unique ways for kids to get  as wet as they want! It includes a fishing boat to climb on, dumb buckets, jelly jet launchers, mini water slides and much more. Designed with safe family fun in mind, it's a really cool place to beat the heat.
Click here for details.

ZooTram Shuttle
Travel in comfort and in style when you ride the Zoo Tram. The ZooTram is a shuttle that makes several stops along the its route for visitors to disembark or re-board.
ZooTram Shuttle - $3.00 for all day ridership.
ZooTram Shuttle to the Top - $1.00 Shuttle service from Rainbow Springs Station up the hill to the Front Plaza Station.
Lorikeet Feeding
At Lorikeet Landing when temperatures are 50 degrees or above. Nectar may be purchased at the exhibit for $2 per cup.
ZooKeys Activate the story boxes located throughout the Zoo with your ZooKey available at gift shops and concession stands for just $4.  (Visit any one of our Gift Shops for details.) 
Conservation Carousel
Take a ride on this beautiful antique carousel for only $2.00  Located near the front plaza.  Purchase
tickets at the front Ticket Windows. The carousel does not run at all when temperatures are below 45 degrees.
Tuesday Tours
Learn more about the animals at the Zoo when you take one of these fascinating tours lead by members of the Education Department. A different area is toured each Tuesday starting at 11:15 a.m. Rain or Shine. Separate fee.
 
Outpost Playground
Parents can relax while kids expend some of their endless energy at this playground with age-appropriate equipment.  Located near the African Outpost Restaurant.
Billabong Playabout
Located in the Australian Area near Lorikeet Landing and Wallaroo Walkabout, the Billabong Playabout is the Zoo's newest children's play area.  Kids will love all the age-appropriate equipment.
Tour de Zoo or Garden Tea Party
See the Zoo as few other see it!  Tour de Zoo and Zoo Garden Party offers your VIP group of 5 or 6 people a guided, behind-the-scenes tour of the Zoo’s exhibits (Tour de Zoo) or gardens (Garden Tea Party).  Prices vary based on package selected.
 
 

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