ANIMALS

Babies:  See the newest additions to the Louisville Zoo.

Birds:  From tiny starlings to massive Sea Eagles, the Louisville Zoo's Bird collection is impressive.

Fish:  Located primarily in the HerpAquarium and MetaZoo exhibits, you'll spot both native and exotic types of fish.

Invertebrates:    Visit the world of arachnids and other species.

Mammals:  The Louisville Zoo's extensive mammal collection includes rare Western lowland gorillas, Sumatran tigers, Asian & African elephants and many more of your favorites.

Reptiles & Amphibians:  These fascinating animals include most species of snakes and lizards as well as frogs, Cuban crocodiles and King Louie, our own White alligator.


Recent News

Rare Brazilian Ocelot Born at Louisville Zoo
He may be small, but he’s very important. In fact he’s one of only 26 Brazilian ocelots in AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) accredited zoos nationwide. Read more about it and see recent pictures.

Louisville Teen is Zoo’s Arctic Ambassador 
Atherton High School student Emily Goldstein spent a week studying polar bears and their habitats.  She’s back in Louisville and determined to spread the word about what his happening to these icons of the arctic. 

Meet Zoli, Zain and Sungai
The Louisville Zoo is doing something that no other zoo has done before.  We are hand-raising 3 young siamangs. 

 

 
 

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