Louisville Zoo

About

Free admission.

Parking fee applies.

At the park

• Exhibits exhibit
• Playground play area
• Fishing water

Events

• International Red Panda Day <p>FREE with Louisville Zoo admission Celebrate International Red Panda Day at the Louisville Zoo and learn more about one of the world\'s most unique and endangered species. Visit the red panda habitat to discover fascinating facts about red pandas, meet … <a hre
• La Fiesta at the Zoo: A Latin American Heritage Celebration (2026) <p>Join the Louisville Zoo for a fun celebración! Partners from throughout our community will be here to share information and resources, festive music, vibrant art and more.</p>\n
• Girl Scouts: Girl Scouts and Gorillas 2026 <p>Girl Scouts and their families are invited to enter the zoo early and help us celebrate World Gorilla Day! We’ll be celebrating with special gorilla focused activity stations, keeper talks and more!</p>\n
• Senior Sundays in September presented by Humana 2026 <p>Along with Humana, the Louisville Zoo is excited to celebrate seniors during three Sundays in September. Any senior over the age of 60, will receive FREE admission to the Louisville Zoo on September 6, 20 and 27 at admission windows … <a href="https://loui
• Wildlife Photography (Fall 2026) &#8211; SOLD OUT <p>Learn the art of wildlife photography in this hands-on class at the Louisville Zoo that is perfect for beginners eager to capture animals in action.</p>\n
• September Birthday Bash <p>You’re invited to a joyful celebration at Louisville Zoo: our September Animal Birthday Bash. This celebration highlights the amazing animals who live at the Zoo that have birthdays this month. These birthday celebrations go beyond cake and candles — they’re … <
• Conservation and Conversations: Fuzz (Virtual) <p>Book Discussion on Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach</p>\n
• Boo at the Zoo (2026) <p>Join us for the sweetest party in town! Boo at the Zoo features trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under, rides, and special attractions all for one great price.</p>\n
• Boo at the Zoo (2026): 501st Legion Night <p>Join us for the sweetest party in town! Boo at the Zoo features trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under, rides, and special attractions all for one great price.</p>\n
• Boo at the Zoo 2026 &#8211; Sensory Friendly Night <p>This special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers, tattoos, pencils and more.</p>\n

Before you go

Limits

All guests are required to respect Zoo animal barriers at all times

Limits

No glass containers

Where to stay

• Candlewood Suites Louisville Airport Candlewood Suites Louisville Airport, 1367 Gardiner Lane, Watterson Park, KY 40213, United States of America
• Red Roof Inn - Louisville SE - Fairgrounds Red Roof Inn - Louisville SE - Fairgrounds, 3322 Red Roof Inn Place, Watterson Park, KY 40218, United States of America
• Holiday Inn Express Louisville Airport Expo Center Holiday Inn Express Louisville Airport Expo Center, 1921 Bishop Lane, Louisville, KY 40218, United States of America
• Wingate by Wyndham Louisville Fair and Expo Wingate by Wyndham Louisville Fair and Expo, 3200 Kemmons Drive, Louisville, KY 40218, United States of America
• Best Western Louisville Airport Expo Best Western Louisville Airport Expo, 4125 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40213, United States of America

History

Opened

1969

• Park opened

Nearby

• City Barbeque
• Wendy's
• Oskar's Slider Bar
• Marma Dukes
• Lolitas Tacos
• Frisch's Big Boy
• Jimmy John's
• Shiraz Mediterranean Grill
• DQ Grill & Chill
• Blue Bay Seafood Chicken
• Panera Bread
• Einstein Bros. Bagels
• McDonald's
• Taco Bell
• Qdoba
• The Simple Greek
• Chili's
• Norton Audubon Hospital
• Dunkin'
• Subway