http://www.louisvillezoo.org/ News from the Louisville Zoo. http://www.louisvillezoo.org/images/Logos/zoo/L-Zoo-green.jpg http://www.louisvillezoo.org http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-08-25_grizzly.htm The Louisville Zoo has once again assisted in animal rescue efforts when it brought a mother grizzly bear and her two cubs (one male and one female) to Louisville from Polson, Montana earlier this month. The bears are currently completing a period of quarantine in an off-exhibit area and will eventually take up residence in the new Glacier Run Bear Habitat which is scheduled to open this coming spring. Media Release Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-08-20_thinkbig.htm The Louisville Zoo and Think Big Photos are excited to announce the launch of www.LouisvilleZooPhotos.com. LouisvilleZooPhotos.com provides an online creative studio and photo production services for zoo related products including zoo photobooks, zoo posters & zoo animal decals. Furthermore, zoo supporters can purchase everyday photo products and keepsakes – providing a new way to support our animals year round. Media Release Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-08-13_giraffe.htm A new baby Masai giraffe was born on Wednesday, July 21, at the Louisville Zoo. At 11 p.m., 13-year-old Malaika gave birth to her fourth offspring—a 180-pound, 6 ½ foot male. The baby dropped 6-feet to the ground from his mother, who gave birth standing up. He stood for the first time within an hour of birth. Walker, age 17, is the father. Media Release Fri, 13 Aug 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-08-02_diego.htm Zoo visitors can meet Diego from noon to 4 p.m. in the ZooVision building, so be sure to bring your camera! Guests can also enjoy the richness of Latin culture with music and dance performances at various times during the weekend.  DJs from radio stations La Caliente 105.7 FM and La Explosiva 940 will also be on hand to offer music and games. Media Release Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-06-30_glacierrun.htm “The Louisville Zoo is known for its award-winning, innovative exhibits and Glacier Run continues that tradition with a world-class zoo experience right here in our own back yard,” Abramson said. “Glacier Run is an investment that will provide a major boost to our community and region’s quality of life and will be a tourism attraction for years to come.” Media Release Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-06-29_volunteer.htm Docent Janie Glass is the first ever Louisville Zoo docent to volunteer a total of 10,000 hours. Glass has been a docent, a volunteer teacher who works with the Louisville Zoo Education Department, since 1989. Media Release Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-06-24_gropening.htm This is the grand opening of the Seal and Sea Lion habitat at Glacier Run that features a state-of-the-art outdoor pool that holds 108,000 gallons of salt water chilled to 66 degrees year round. The exhibit has the potential to house a total of 14 seals and sea lions. Media Release Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-06-23_movie.htm Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy a fun family movie under the stars at the Louisville Zoo’s Oasis Field on Saturday, July 10. Special $5 Zoo admission after 5 p.m. includes pre-movie activities, Zoo exhibits open until dusk and a dino-themed movie at sundown. Members enter free as a benefit of their membership. Media Release Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-06-15_prices.htm In keeping with the Louisville Zoo’s business plan, admission prices will be changing July 1, 2010. Media Release Tue, 15 June 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-06-07_zoofari.htm The Friends of the Louisville Zoo invite the community to dive “Into the Blue” for Zoofari! 2010 on Saturday, June 12, from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Louisville Zoo Media Release Mon, 07 June 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-05-27_hours.htm Families can spend more time at the Louisville Zoo this summer during special Family Twilight Hours. The Zoo will be open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in June and July until 7 p.m. (exit Zoo by 8 p.m.). Media Release Thu, 27 May 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-05-26_pablo.htm Pablo, one of the stars of Nickelodeon’s The Backyardigans, will be visiting the Louisville Zoo June 5-6. Zoo visitors can meet Pablo from noon to 4 p.m. in the ZooVision building, so be sure to bring your camera! Media Release Wed, 26 May 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-05-21_gorilla.htm Louisville Zoo’s female infant gorilla is doing exceptionally well. It is now time to take the next step in her future and so she will soon be leaving for a new home. But before she leaves, the Louisville Zoo’s staff, which has been caring for her around the clock, named her Misha (MEE-sha)—a combination and blending of her parents’ names, Mia Moja and Mshindi Media Release Fri, 21 May 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-05-19_giraffe.htm The Louisville Zoo’s male baby giraffe now has a name—Crosby.The name was submitted by 13-year-old Josie Willis of Louisville as part of the Zoo’s Baby Giraffe naming contest presented by Floyd Memorial Women’s Services. Media Release Wed, 19 May 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-05-13_scotty.htm The entire Zoo family is mourning the loss of baby elephant Scotty. He was beloved throughout the community, and we know that others share in our grief. There are several options for those who wish to memorialize Scotty. Media Release Thu, 13 May 2010 08:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-05-12_scotty.htm Recently diagnosed with colic after experiencing severe gastrointestinal and digestive issues, 3-year-old baby elephant Scotty has passed away. Media Release Wed, 12 May 2010 18:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-05-07_walkingexpo.htm Are you ready to get serious about getting healthy? Come to the Louisville Zoo and find out how at the annual Norton Healthcare Get Healthy Walking Expo, Saturday, May 22, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Zoo entrance. Media Release Fri, 07 May 2010 5:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-05-06_projectpolar.htm Second year in a row a Louisville team wins grand prize; They will travel to Canada in the fall to see polar bears in the wild Media Release Thu, 06 May 2010 5:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-04-28_gorilla.htm Giraffe names narrowed to three—Louisville Zoo visitors invited to vote. Close to 6,700 names were submitted in the Zoo’s Baby Giraffe naming contest presented by Floyd Memorial Women’s Services. Media Release Fri, 30 Apr 2010 5:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-04-28_gorilla.htm The Zoo’s female infant baby gorilla is continuing to improve, and the Zoo’s veterinary team says her prognosis is good. Media Release Wed, 28 Apr 2010 5:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-04-26_throozoo.htm The 17th annual Throo the Zoo 5K Run/Walk, presented by Norton Audubon Hospital, will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2010. Proceeds benefit the Louisville Zoo, which is dedicated to its mission of bettering the bond between people and our planet. Media Release Mon, 26 Apr 2010 5:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-04-16_gorilla.htm Late Wednesday afternoon, Gorilla Forest staff noticed that the infant gorilla was having trouble holding her head up, less able to cling onto mom and showing signs of weakness. So she was taken to the Zoo’s animal hospital. Media Release Fri, 16 Apr 2010 5:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-04-14_earthday.htm Join the Louisville Zoo and E.ON U.S. to help celebrate our planet with a special Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 25. Special discount admission is just $2 per person all day, which is sponsored by E.ON U.S. (Admission for Zoo members and children under age 2 is free.) Media Release Wed, 14 Apr 2010 5:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-04-13_projectpolar.htm Louisville Zoo volunteers Emily Goldstein, an 18-year-old University of Louisville freshman; Sam Leist, a 18-year-old Senior at Saint Xavier High School; and Kaitlin O’Bryan, a 15-year-old sophomore at Atherton High School, have made it to the final round in the international Project Polar Bear contest sponsored by Polar Bears International Media Release Tue, 13 Apr 2010 5:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-04-12_giraffecontest.htm On January 11, a male Masai giraffe was born at the Louisville Zoo. Now you can help name him by participating in the Zoo’s Baby Giraffe naming contest presented by Floyd Memorial Women’s Services. Media Release Mon, 12 Apr 2010 5:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-04-09_gorilla.htm The Louisville Zoo staff is encouraged by the progress the infant gorilla is making. She is stable, bright and alert and continuing to nurse and receive good nutrition from mom. She is also strong and nimble when clinging to mom without assistance. Media Release Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-04-07_4D.htm INow after guests visit the Zoo’s new Dinosaurs Alive! exhibit featuring 16 animatronic robotic dinosaurs, they can continue the experience by venturing to Dino Island at the Zoo’s 4-D ride theater. Media Release Wed, 07 Apr 2010 5:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-04-06_earthday.htm In an effort to help bring awareness to endangered species, The Peppermint Palm has partnered with the Louisville Zoo to offer customers an exciting discount that will also benefit the Zoo. Media Release Tue, 06 Apr 2010 5:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-04-05_gorilla.htm The infant gorilla is continuing to show positive signs such as nursing, sleeping through the night and on occasion clinging to mom without assistance. She seems bright and alert. Media Release Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-04-01_gorilla.htm Louisville Zoo’s female gorilla baby suffered an injury today following a physical encounter with the father, 22-year-old silverback Mshindi, which resulted in the loss of part of her left leg. The Zoo’s veterinary staff is working intently to stabilize the infant. Media Release Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-03-31_zoopoopydoo.htm Gardeners, growers and green thumbs—mark April 10, 17 and 24 on your calendars! Zoo Poopy Doo is back at the Louisville Zoo with the most exotic blend of mulch in the city! Media Release Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-03-29_planet.htm E.ON U.S. presents Party for the Planet: A Month-long Celebration of the Earth at the Louisville Zoo in April. We are so excited about our planet and doing things to help the environment that we’re celebrating Earth Day — all month long! Media Release Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-03-19_dino.htm This is the grand opening of Dinosaurs Alive!, a temporary exhibit through September 30 that will feature 16 mammoth, super life-like animatronic dinosaurs. Media Release Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-03-13_scotty.htm African elephant Scotty celebrated his third birthday on March 13. A large crowd watched as Scotty, mom Mikki, and aunt Punch demonstrated some training moves before delving into a double-layer birthday cake made up of hay, alfalfa, fresh celery, carrots, watermelon and oranges. Three tall bamboo sticks served as symbolic candles. Media Release Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-03-10_dino.htm A herd of 16 robotic dinosaurs never before seen at the Louisville Zoo was unleashed today. Media Release Wed, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-03-01_scotty.htm Baby African elephant Scotty will be celebrating his 3rd birthday at the Louisville Zoo on Saturday, March 13. Media Release Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-02-26_gorilla.htm It’s finally confirmed. The gender of first baby gorilla born in North America this year at the Louisville Zoo is female. Media Release Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-02-12_garden.htm A new volunteer gardening program, entitled “Adopt-a-Garden,” is taking root at the Louisville Zoo. This budding program will allow individuals, families and groups with green thumbs to adopt specific garden sites throughout the Zoo. Signs will mark each garden site with the individual’s or group’s name. Media Release Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-02-08_gorilla.htm Louisville Zoo’s 20-year-old western lowland gorilla Mia Moja gave birth to her second baby on Saturday, February 6. It is the first gorilla baby born in North America this year and the second gorilla ever born in the Zoo’s 41-year history. (The first was male Azizi born to Makari on December 4, 2003, a year after Gorilla Forest opened in May of 2002.) Media Release Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-01-27_wave.htm A new adventure will be stomping into the city and heading straight for the Louisville Zoo in March. Media Release Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-01-21_dino.htm The Louisville Zoo, WAVE3.com and Tumbleweed Southwest Grill have teamed up to create an exclusive on-line winter offer—a discounted Frequent Fun Pass (Zoo Membership) to the Louisville Zoo that includes some special bonus incentives. Media Release Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/2010/MR%2010-01-13_giraffe.htm A new baby Masai giraffe was born on Monday, January 11, at the Louisville Zoo. Video and photos Available. Media Release Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/MR%2009-12-29_tiger.htm Christmas will come a little early for some Louisville Zoo primates—orangutans and siamangs—when they receive some special gifts and holiday food enrichment. Media Release Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/MR%2009-12-18_enrichment.htm Christmas will come a little early for some Louisville Zoo primates—orangutans and siamangs—when they receive some special gifts and holiday food enrichment. Media Release Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/MR%2009-12-16_gorillababy.htm The Louisville Zoo has received a great gift before the holidays. Pregnancy tests have confirmed that 20-year-old western lowland gorilla Mia Moja is pregnant and is expected to give birth by late March. Media Release Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/MR%2009-11-30_dare.htm The Louisville Zoo is extending its partnership with Dare to Care Food Bank and continuing to offer special $5 Zoo admission on weekdays now through December 18, 2009, and again January 4 through January 29, 2010, when visitors participate in a canned food drive. Media Release Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/MR%2009-11-06_santa.htm Santa and some of his North Pole friends are planning to make an early visit to Louisville this year as they headline the Zoo’s popular Santa Safari event on December 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20. Media Release Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org The baby bongo born late this summer now has a name. Zookeepers provided 3 choices (Isabella, Imara and Amani and Zoo visitors made the final selection by voting for their favorite. Babies Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/MR%2009-10-08_labor.htm Greater Louisville United Labor Picnic will make a special gift presentation to the Louisville Zoo’s Zoo Kids Inc. program and welcome 55 students from Crums Lane Elementary 4th grade class for an “extra special” fun and educational Zoo experience. Media Releases Thur, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/MR%2009-10-05_military.htm Now October-November 2009 active-duty military dependents can enter the Zoo at a special reduced rate of $5 admission per person with proper ID. All active-duty Military, Reserve and National Guard always receive free admission to the Louisville Zoo with proper ID. Media Release Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/MR%2009-10-05_polar.htm Three Louisville Zoo teens are working to make a difference in the world by encouraging local area businesses to help the environment and save polar bears by reducing carbon emissions. Media Release Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:01 EDT http://www.louisvillezoo.org/news/press/MR/MR%2009-10-01_daretocare.htm Zoo Admission is just $5 per person on weekdays in October and November when you bring a can of food for Dare to Care. (One can required for each discounted admission.) Media Release Thur, 01 OCT 2009 00:00:01 EDT