Reviews of Louisville Zoo (Zoo)

Melanie Abner

Price for adult entry

lisa quandt

The wild lights were great. First time at the zoo but we'll definitely be back. Loved all the details, descriptions, and late night snack options.

Barry B. Benson

Awesome place, you need more than one visit though

Casey Mattern

We went to see the a Asian lanterns, but got an extra treat as a lot of the animals were still out at 7:30pm. They seemed much more relaxed than you see during the day with all the crowds looking at them. And the lanterns were beautiful.

Jennifer Jones

Visited on

Robert O'Gorman

One of the better zoo’s in America! Clean and fun for the whole family! Don’t forget to stop at the gift shop by the entrance!

C C Franklin

$16–20

Mikkal Hodge

The Louisville Zoo holds special memories for me. Growing up in Etown, the Zoo was a special place to visit. I remember particularly coming up for Halloween at the Zoo. Of course COVID has changed that, but I have hope that the joy of going booth to booth continues in the future. As a kid, it seemed endless. And now as an adult, I’m happy with the way things have grown and changed. The Wild Lights exhibit was excellent. I was also pleasantly surprised to see a vegan option as well.

Jessi Hartman

A great learning experience for children. My only problem is that the “Wild Burgers” located near the water park has terrible food. The burger bun was soaking wet in the sauce, it fell apart immediately. The chicken had so much pepper on it that it was unbearable. Zoo is 5/5, Wild Burger is 1/5

Bonnie Marshall

Wait time

Al Jamm

A lot of the indoor exhibits were closed due to covid, but all the outdoor animals were out. Everything seemed really clean and the employees were nice and helpful. Would reccomend going.

Jacque “Jacques” Paris

We absolutely love the Louisville Zoo! There is always lots to see and do. Clean environments, clean exhibits, and friendly, helpful staff are some of the things that help make this a great place to visit, for everyone. I'm a big fan of the way the zoo has taken a stance of being a rescue, helping animals that need a safer location and help. The activities for children and adults are wonderful. Throughout the year they'll have child specific a activities to educate and entertain. They have various events for adults after-hours, which also serve as fundraising for the zoo. We recommend the Louisville Zoo ????

cristeen shepard

Loved taking the family here. We had a blast

Meijke Jones

Reservation recommended

Wisco Simple

The Zoo was great. My 6 yr old son and I had an amazing time

Wisco Simple

Indoor exhibits were all closed during my visit so it's difficult to give a thorough review. Only took about 2 hours to view everything. The park was clean and they had lots of unique species including 2 different types of tigers. Overall it seems like a nice zoo

Taz S

The zoo is always a great place to take the kids on a nice day, during the summer keep an eye out for all of the fun family oriented events. Like these lights for example.

ally

Weekday

ally

We love coming here. The exhibits are set up in a way that it's never difficult to see the animals, the carousel is beautiful, and the activities they have going on seasonally are also great. The butterfly exhibit is one of my favorites. We also love being able to pet the goats and today we got to do the wallaroo walkabout for the first time. So, so cool. Staff has always been great as well. Be aware that there are some pretty intense hills, but there are plenty of places to take breaks for those who need it and multiple playgrounds as well. Lots of fun every time.

DTH Creations

We had a great visit to the "Wild Lights" at the zoo. Wonderful paper creations of animals from across the planet. Animated and lighted sculptures as well as an amazing dance party area for the kids. Highly recommend you attend this spectacular special installation here.

Nicole !!

We had a great day. My three years old kid was so happy. Be prepare to walk if you want to see all the animals.

Sara Parker

We have been to quite a few zoos and this one was one of our favorites! They had a great layout and animals seemed happy!

Ellen Childers

Yes

Angela Blevins

Public holiday

Brandon Vermillion

Wait time

Nicole Bierman

$6–10

Scott Beyer

Wonderful zoo! We love the layout and the diversity of the animals. Lots of great vantage points to get a close view of everything from rhinos to tigers to bongos. Really enjoyed how close you get and how much room there was so it doesn't feel overly crowded.

Roger Renfrow

It was wonderful! Still a lot closed due to covid but still plenty to see.

Bridgett Baharloo

The Louisville Zoo is a fantastic place for any age group. We take multiple trips here a year and always have a blast. Would definitely recommend you stopping by!

Kennah Cain

Price for adult entry

Kara Knorr

Reservation recommended

Heather DeHaven

We had so much fun today! Yearly membership was well worth it.

Nicholas Mobelini

Very nice selection of animal wonderful environment

Barbara Hoffman

Even during the restrictive conditions caused by COVID, there is so much to see here. This zoo rivals zoos in much larger cities in terms of both atmosphere and exhibits. The path is well-marked and there is nice and wide. There are "skip" paths, if you want a shorter route. The staff was all welcoming and friendly. I'll definitely be back once this COVID stuff is over!

Luna Jackson

I love the Louisville Zoo. I've been coming here since I was a kid, and it's still fun and exciting every time I go. My most recent visits were to see the Wild Lights display, and it was STUNNING! Made me see my beloved zoo in a whole new light. Can't wait for everything to open back up so I can see all of the animals again and maybe ride a camel!

denise s jett

$16–20

Ron Burba

Zoo has lots to see and is very well kept. Everyone is very nice and helpful.

Justin Business

Always like coming to the zoo. It is a great place to spend the day.

Rhonda Branham

Weekend

Timon White

Still my favorite zoo in america. I grew up coming here and I have worked here and I have visited many times. For guests, it’s a great experience. A large variety of animals in beautiful enclosures. For zoo enthusiasts and those interested in conservation it’s a great learning tool and gem of a place. The animals are provided so much enrichment and rotational exhibits such as The Islands are revolutionary in design. The exhibits aren’t just exhibits they’re immersive and tell stories for those paying attention. For kids, it makes for very fun imaginative playing where you can pretend you’re really in Alaska/Canada in Glacier Run or really in Indonesia in the Islands or really in the Congo studying gorillas in Gorilla Forest. It may be a small zoo and therefore seem less impressive than some in bigger cities but this will always be my favorite zoo.

Lucas Turner-Harris

No wait

Elizabeth Noonan-Thacker

Had a great time with my family. The gorilla was too cool and super smart. Kind of a show off but the crowd including me loved it. Rare albino alligator was a sight to see and the new snow leopard exhibit was neat. Petting zoo was friendly and it was a great experience for the whole family. Anyone that's in Louisville should make it an event.

Mark Tschannen

Wait time

Sara Beth Wade

Had a great time..highly recommend

Melissa Schultz

We went to see the Wild Lights show and it was awesome! This would be a great date night idea. We went later so there was hardly anyone there and we didn't have to worry about a crowd.

Error G

Was a great visit even though a lot of animals were sleeping and we couldn't go in with the Sloths. It was extremely hot, but fun was had by all.

Joshua Smith

The Wild Lights exhibit was simply amazing! I'm so glad my family and I decided to check it out.

Stacey Brown

Wait time

Derek Poole

I love the animals but it always make me sad seeing them locked up with virtually no space to roam

James Murphy

I love this zoo!! Not too huge that it takes you all day to get through. Just right for a half day of fun! The exhibits are great! Fun little water park to cool off at as well. The dinosaur exhibit was fun for the kids to see too!

Czoey Hohler

It was a perfect day at the zoo! I’m ready to visit again!

Bonnie Bommelje

Reservation recommended

KELLY

Yes

Jennifer Allison

Reservation recommended

Shane Herman

No wait

Steven Knapp

Visited on

Olufunmilola Olawoyin

Its still a bit crazy in the world today. This was a nice escape. The zoo tries to provide a safe place and let the kids be. Yes you have to wait to go into each enclosure but no more than a minute.

Alexis Collins

75 degree gorgeous day. Just need all of the exhibit open. We didn't see any bears or Penguins. Couldn't see all of gorillas

RitaMaria monroe

It was amazing added so many new exhibits absolutely one of the best places to spend the afternoon at, only problem was the sun and the heat but that's not the zoo's fault!????

Yenimar Puig

We had a great time at the zoo with our daytime tickets, then came back later with our light show tickets. They are separate and you do have to leave by 6 and return for the lightshow. Both times were great!

Matheus Bender

I've been there with my friend Connor during summer and we had a blast. I am glad to meet King Louie and I even got a stuffed toy of him in the gift shop. The Louisville Zoo does a great job in preserving endangered species and rescuing animals and I appreciate their job. It is a great place to improve your knowledge about different animals and understand the importance of preserving our environment.

Michael Barnes

Wonderful experience. I had a good day out with family. I wish some of the animals had better outdoor habits. That's why I didn't give a five star. You are getting close though.

Mitchell

We took my grandson tonight and he absolutely loved it.

Denise Shircliff Jett

Zoo was lit up with beautiful, artistic lanterns. Mask wearing was reinforced. Got there early so saw some animals before it got dark. Went around twice to get the full effect.

Todd Epley

1 hr+

MC Skibba Studio

Visited on

Zach Napier

Reservation recommended

Brian Steier

Beautiful and well kept zoo, though one of the ladies' restrooms was FULL of bees! Lol

Mitch Steward

Reservation recommended

Rob Catron

Loved the light show. Interactive and entertaining

Kara Hunter

Went to the trick or treat at the zoo, so I know this was not the animal zoo. But I still expected to see some animals this was so cut off from the zoo experience I was very disappointed.

Jacob McGlothen

Reservation recommended

Elizabeth Calloway

We often pick random things to do in our city or surrounding area. Making memories for our son to remember forever is so important. We hadn't been to the zoo in a while and wanted to check it out before we decided on getting a pass this …

Renee Coleman

We were there for the Asian Lantern Festival, not particularly to see the animals. They were a bonus. The biggest problem I experienced during this trip was that the course of light displays had a lot of hills. I have to push my wife in a wheelchair. She cannot manipulate a Mobility scooter. The only other detractor from the experience was the people who had no regard for others and would crowd in front of us when I was trying to take family photos. A lot of the same people were not wearing masks.

Priscilla Merrow

I'm not saying this was a real bad visit but for the money it cost our family it was not worth it. Most of the exhibits were closed and most of the animals that were out were so far away and just laying down because of the heat. We did see a few and took a few pictures, thank goodness for zoom lenses. If you are traveling and have other options of some family entertainment I may try something else till they get the place completely up and going, no matter what the day of the week is. If that was the reason why nothing was open, then have a weekday price to match how much you can participate in. I do believe that it could be, could be being the key here, a nice zoo.

Chelsea Lawson

Visited on

Vincent

Very nice zoo! Lots of animals you can see up close. Deducted 1 star because none of the snack bars were open. Maybe they're only open on weekends...

Charlie Froste

Indoor exhibits were all closed during my visit so it's difficult to give a thorough review. Only took about 2 hours to view everything. The park was clean and they had lots of unique species including 2 different types of tigers. Overall it seems like a nice zoo

Patricia Olsen

Always fun to go to the zoo! Very helpful volunteers and workers. We came for the Donate Life meeting! Great Venue!

Marsha Harper

We love the Louisville Zoo!! Sucks a lot of things are closed and Halloween is all sold out but it's still a lot of fun and props are set up so you can do pictures and see them during the day!!

Melissa Coulter (Melissa)

Great experience, staff was Friendly most of the animals were active. Food was really good and not extremely over priced and really tasty.

Kona

No wait

Terry Lynn

Beautiful zoo, was not too crowded...amazing experience

Timothy Reid

The light sculptures were up for their event and they were exciting and fun. The website says their indoor exhibits were still closed but most were still open. The singular path to follow made the flow really nice and most exhibits had multiple view points making it easy to see the animals wherever they are. Making the complete loop took us 3.5 hours, taking our time at no rush.

Celeste Forslund

Awesome experience at the zoo. Wild Lights Asian Lantern Festival is beautiful to walk through.

Kentucky Jenn

The louisville zoo has improved greatly over the years. I use to take my son when he was young...and there was a lot more "walking in sun" between exhibits. Now the zoo has added more horticulture and canopy and the splash park helps as well when you have a hot/tires kiddo! Also, wider array of animals now!!! Great employees and no lines. Easy to buy online and get in quick! Thanks Louisville zoo. I know your probably short staffed but doing great with what you have!!

Kenn “FitzFlaad” Stewart

Zoo was lit up with beautiful, artistic lanterns. Mask wearing was reinforced. Got there early so saw some animals before it got dark. Went around twice to get the full effect.

Lynn Shoner

Had a great time all the animals seemed happy

Nick Hellmich

Reservation recommended

Jessi Wren

Yes

Benjamin Knuf

Nice and quiet. Not overcrowded. Strolled at our leisure.

Cody Feavel

We lived in Louisville 30 years ago. We came back to visit and couldn't believe how amazing the zoo is now. The exhibits are so animal friendly. The whole place is landscaped and gorgeous. Many Interactive exhibits. And thanks for the kids. Good job guys!

Samantha Fox

Haven't been here lately but I did like the Lego additions, those were amazing to see.

Toxic Punk

The zoo is always a great place to visit on a nice weekend. Today the animals were all out and everything was re-opened to the public, including the meta zoo which I haven't seen open in over a year. Also the dinosaur animatronics add even more to enjoy. If your complaint is parking or how busy the place is or even the food prices it's the zoo and that's not ever going to change.

E Holly

All the animals seemed happy, healthy, and well cared for. Because of the heat and thunderstorms the day we were visiting the animals were taken special care of which we love to see! Gift shop was nice, bathrooms we're very clean, pathways were tidy and easily walked. Spent all day and saw everything. The volunteers were super helpful and eager to talk about the animals. It was such a great day. Thanks from PA

Shelby Mays

As members, we love this zoo. We have been members for multiple years with the exception of 2020. We renewed for 2021 thinking things would eventually get more back to normal. We have had a hard time being able to get weekend reservations. Hoping they will be allowed to open more spots soon. Word to the wise- book early. We’ve not been able to get an entry the past two weekends. EDIT: Reservations are no longer required for members. The buildings are all open and the indoor penguins are back. The splash pad is so much fun!

Ethan Allen

Wait time

Katrina Wheatley

The Wild Lights was super amazing exhibit. My family absolutely loved it tonight. Can’t wait to go back and visit during the day time again soon. My sons haven’t stopped talking about this.

Mama Mongoose

Perfect day to see fitz the baby elephant

lea crayon

This zoo was huge! So many animals to see and the kids enjoyed cooling off at the splash zone.

Michael Dawes

A great small zoo. Follow the main path left or right. Enjoy snacks along the way. Burger place near entrance was good.

Eric Jackson

Was impressed with the zoo. It was really hot so many of the animals were snoozing in the shade to keep cool (can't blame them). Beautiful landscaping and the splash pad was a welcome relief.

S Nolen

Louisville Zoo is always a great place to go for family friends or just by yourself. We went to the wild nights me and my little girl and it was fantastic. We bought some light up masks that were in the gift shop and everybody was asking about them. It's always a great time in fact we walked around three times. We got there early enough to still have plenty of daylight and I walked around the zoo. As we walked around we heard about the wild nights that were happening later on in the evening after 6. So we got tickets for it and and 6 came around it really wasn't that dark so we walked around it anyways. By the time we got to the end it was getting dark so we walked around again. Great times. Some photos look as if they were taken during the day but that is bc my phone has a night mode.

Lana Artley

The zoo is awesome! I love visiting there any time of the year. We saw quite a few animals even though it was about 36 degrees the day we went.

Shelley Waller

Wait time

Tammam AlMaliky

The lantern festival was beautiful and worth the trip. Walk at your own pace and eat some concessions while you see all the lights. The kids loved it.

k g

Very fun and worthwhile journey visiting the various animal zones. Informative and engaging. Loved watching the elephants, few zoos still have them.

Taryn

Reservation recommended

Bill Murray

"It is just a linear path." I heard my middle child say. Yeah? A single direction with no choose your own adventure? That is exactly what this is. Thanks Covid! A zoo is a two fold thing for me. One, I appreciate that these animals are caged up in a small environment so I can see them without traveling the world. Two, these poor things are caged up in a small environment so I can see them without traveling the world. Everything indoors is closed, for the most part, except food and bathrooms. It is a circle path around the park. They allow only a certain number of people in per hour, plan for that! It is clean, nicely landscaped, and contains a good amount of animals. There is beer available for those that need an alcohol buzz while looking at animals or just cannot make the 2 hour event without it. The selection is limited, but...

Andrew Conlisk

Wait time

Steve Sunkel

Visited on

Jennifer Hawkins

Weekend

Aaron Cornett

We love coming here. The exhibits are set up in a way that it's never difficult to see the animals, the carousel is beautiful, and the activities they have going on seasonally are also great. The butterfly exhibit is one of my favorites. We also love being able to pet the goats and today we got to do the wallaroo walkabout for the first time. So, so cool. Staff has always been great as well. Be aware that there are some pretty intense hills, but there are plenty of places to take breaks for those who need it and multiple playgrounds as well. Lots of fun every time.

Michele Hickman

Wait time

Jana LaRue

A wonderful Zoo where the animals are very well cared for and loved. They host many things for everyone and give back to the community. The place can be very packed, but if you’re not in a rush it’s not ever a big deal. The best time to go is in the morning, very few people. There are 3 parks inside the Zoo, one is a little water park! All are included with passes inside. There is a carousel that you can go on, adults can go on free if the child is small enough so they can be monitored. There is also a train you can ride through the zoo (and it’s so fun!!) The food inside is just amazing (but PRICEY!) and the proceeds go towards the animals. I think you are allowed to bring your own snacks (though I’m not sure). They have strollers you can rent and a tram you can ride inside the park (not included with day passes)

Amanda Lamb

Animals were active and really enjoyed seeing them all.

Shianna Kirkland

Visited on

Hester Ann Cook

Fantastic experience at a well run zoo. We brung a canned food item to donate to the food drive and got a discount on the tickets as well, which is a great thing for everyone.

Lauren Young

Price for adult entry

Mark Colvin

There wasn't hardly any animals and they exhibits that weren't closed the animals wouldn't come out where you could see them very good. I wasn't very pleased. I won't go back to that zoo.

Brandy Kaelin

Is wonderful to have a Zoo season when visitors can enjoy the amenities, see the animals and have a nice walking until midnight with children, kids and adults observing the Wild lights show ????

Ethan Cooper

Went there during Wild Nights. Had a great time and went early enough to see a few of the animals there!

laura batista

Awesome time! Great weather. Friendly staff and lots of attractions and exhibits. I haven't been to the zoo in many years. Highly recommend.

Keira Regal

The Wild Lights exhibit at the zoo is a testament to their commitment to be creative and mix the arts to drive traffic and add something cool to our community. With Covid restrictions in place, I appreciated the signage for proper mask wearing and reserved times for entrance. What I struggled with was how crowded it still was, despite those time reservations. Also, while there was signage posted, there was not enough staff to enforce any kind of mask regulations in the zoo. My family struggled to enjoy the light display because at least 50% of the park-goers did not have a mask at all or wore it improperly (coughing and talking and sneezing outside their masks). While in line for the carousel, the staff did a good job reminding resistant guests to please wear a mask, even after receiving rude, abusive comments from those not following the safety rules. At least we were outside, but folks not wearing masks were not good about keeping 6 feet+ distance despite the fact that we were in wide open spaces. This discouraged us a bit, as this was our first visit to the zoo in over 2 years, and have a lot of fond memories here. I wish they would commit more staff to enforcing community safety throughout the zoo and exhibits.

Amy Harrison

Even though the zoo opened at 10 all the stands were closed. It was nice that it wasn't crowded.

Kamau Mbalia

I recently went to see the Dino Quest dinosaurs, and it was honestly amazing. That's probably the closest I'll get to seeing an actual dinosaur. (Unless Jurassic Park works out ????) Also the sloths and baby elephant made me smile

Ta D

No

Kaitlin Kilgore

Price for adult entry

Eric Perkins

Visited on

Alejandra Hernandez

Weekday

Nathan Brune

This is a great zoo. It was nice to be able to see all the animals. My family and I went here for my little brothers birthday. One really nice thing is that I never felt like I was forced to do anything I could just walk around at my own speed. A large array of animals made for a good 3/4 hour adventure. They allow carry in so we didn't have to pay the high prices for food and refreshments that most places have.

Leah Markley

Beautiful place to send a couple of hours or the whole day. Always clean and the employees are so very nice and help you have the most magical day. Great place for small kids and adults.

KYQTEE !!!

Loved the zoo, wasn't crowded, and people were actually followed the masking rules!!! Wild lights is an amazing after hours zoo trip, the animals are not out but it's super cool!!!

Crystal Parker

I love seeing all the animals especially the monkey ???????? they are my favorite and the koala bear ????????. My grandbabies enjoy going there is so peaceful ????????????

Tamara Jewell

No wait

Beverly Forst

Price for adult entry

Brian Hartley

Price for adult entry

Ron Fleehearty

Reservation recommended

Michael Melnyk

$16–20

Michelle Hauprich

My favorite zoo, and I have been to a lot. Animals have big open spaces to live. The view is great. The animal spaces are open and do not have caged enclosures. Fun and includes a water park. We recently did Boo at the Zoo and that was …

Primary Surname

Great place for kids. Enjoyed the seasonal decorations & will absolutely be back after Covid.

Fallen Angel

Most attractions were closed (due to covid), so at least it wasn't crowded. You need to purchase tickets in advanced too, in case you're thinking of going. The beignets were amazing! But don't try to get a cup of coffee, every place was either out or didn't serve it. When we finally found a place (that had coffee on their sign), they were all out.

Aaron Magruder

Love love this place! It was raining when we went but still had a blast! Totally worth it!!

Kentucky Keys

It was quite rainy to start our visit yet it stopped about halfway through. Beautiful zoo and great variety of animals and educational opportunities. We will most certainly visit again.

Katrina G

Up to 10 min

Derek Johnson

Great place to take kids or just spend time together for the adults. The tram ride to get from the back to the front gate was wonderful. The animals were active and showing off. I will be back.

durrett christy

Price for adult entry

Lord Quas

Weekday

David Waddell

A lot better mix of animals than what I was expecting. We went 6/11/21. Unfortunately there are some things that haven't reopened due to covid restrictions, so we weren't able to enjoy everything. I was thinking of knocking a star off because the park was a little trashy / short staffed but knowing the staffing issues that are going on in Louisville I'm just happy they're able to be open and operating as they are. I thought their was a great assortment of animals, I liked how the park was divided into sections. A lot of great information posted on each animal where they're located. My favorite was the elephants, bongo(to me it looks like a cross between a fat jersey cow and a gazelle) and the crocodile and penguins. We will definitely be going back when everything reopens. There's a water park, carousel, face painting stations and kids playground we look forward to be able to use the next time we go. Carousel and playground was open, but kids can never get enough.

Andrew GottWorth

We love the zoo my sister and I always take our kiddos together and we always have a blast. I will say...this last time there were a ton of bees. The zoo could definitely incorporate a bee hive or something that would keep them from literally swarming every single trash can in the whole zoo. We packed a picnic lunch to enjoy as a family and honestly couldn't find anywhere to sit without at least 20 bees swarming us. Its unsafe for people in the area who have bad bee allergies...but other than that it was still a nice time.

G. E. Rome

Wait time

Veronica Reed

$11–15

Paul Buhrmester

Visited on

Sabra Lynne Crockett

Animals, enclosures, zoo design, and gift shop are GREAT. Minus 3 stars for our visit due to: ALL but one food-serving concessions CLOSED with no notice; low quality at concessions (had to go for order corrections 3 times in Africa and don't order the black bean burger under any circumstances), attractions closed/closed early with no notice (dromedary ride), HUGE number of bees everywhere including one honeybee that lost it's life stinging my son in the neck. I understand what the zoo is trying to do with the bees, but it had a huge impact on the park experience and is a risk for kids. This could be a 5 star experience with a few fixes which makes me feel only more let down.

Jeremy Mccutcheon

Price for adult entry

Christina Mitchell

Had a great time. Enjoyed the dinosaur ???? exhibit

jeff dangler

$16–20

Ziping Liu

The have some great observation areas for the animals.

Jessica

Price for adult entry

Joseph Phillips

Visited on

DaShanta Gray

Had a great time with my family. Bathrooms are clean and nice. Can't wait to come back. Food and drinks are pricey bit overall great experience.

Alexandru “insane green 13” Podaru

Fun place loved the light show

The Voice of Reason

Visited this zoo for the first time on Saturday. Definitely in the top three zoos that I've ever been to in my lifetime. The gorilla exhibit alone is worth the trip but everything was outstanding and all of the animals were out. The staff was friendly and we were even lucky enough to talk to one of the animal handlers who gave us a lot of information about the meerkats. If you haven't been here and you have traveled through or to Louisville, you're missing one of its gems.

Peach Turnover

Price for adult entry

Neeharika

My husband and I went today, September 24th. Very fun! Worth the trip if you love animals, no matter your age. Wish that it wasn’t a lot of up and down because of the hills, but it’s Kentucky so you can expect it to not be flat. The little penguins and the fruit bats were my favorites.

Crystal West

No wait

Alisa Boyce-James

Visited on

Kimi Weaver

Had a great relaxing day at the zoo with my family.... people were respectful of others personal space and the staff was super friendly

Tracy Johnson

The Louisville zoo is amazing. Love everything about it. ????

Misty Turley

$21–30

KittyKat82

Wild Lights was a great experience. As always, the Louisville Zoo presents a show. Plenty of stuff open for snacks and souveniers. Good time all the way around!

stacy amon

No wait

Kendra Z

My girls loved Boo at the Zoo. They said it was better then trick or treating back at home. Absolutely loved it. Cannot wait til next year.

Troy Crews

Wait time

L P

Great family day out. Most of all the outdoor animals were active. Zoo was clean and actively keeping clean. Bummed that some of the indoor exhibits were closed for obvious reasons but expected. Started going to this zoo as a kid and now taking the kids to the same zoo is now full circle. Looking forward to future visits.

Brad Paine

A lot of fun we have the extended family pack membership. They have lots of extra things like feeding Squaw but it's book over a year in advance

Lauren White

Awesome zoo, and I've been to zoos! Even in the cooler weather. That meant some animals weren't out, but most were! Even a few animals they had were rarer, and not at all of zoos. You can tell the zoo and its animals are very well taken …

April Harness

Price for adult entry

Karen Sparks

They added some indoor animals and betting section recently, they removed the unlimited train ride this not available in any membership level now.

Augusta Morales

Great place but a lot of the exhibits were closed. An employee saidhe didn't see why the sprinkler system through out the park wasn't on simply because it was over 100°f

Morgan G

Weekday

Maya Jackson

First time to the Louisville zoo with our great-granddaughter had a wonderful day

Alfred Baker

The Wild Lights event was awesome! Don’t miss it.

Sarah Johnson

Wait time

Amber Harmon

Yes

Ken Stacy

Very nice zoo with plenty of things to entertain families. Some spaces were a little to tight to accommodate all the strollers and could have been better planned. But we enjoyed the Dinosaur exhibit and the animals seemed well cared for.

Dana Hitz

We liked everything especially the gorillas and the turtles some of our group even like the snake

Erica Brierly

I really love this zoo it has so many animals and it was just fun in general

jason puckett

If I could give this park more stars I would!! We have seen 4 parks in 5 days and this has been the best. Clear paths with shade, maps to look at, and animals out everywhere. Bring your own snacks and drink because the lines were long due to staffing. No wait to get in and park was pretty busy. We will definitely plan to visit again!

Anna Driskell

Weekday

Katie Craig

From what we got to see it was a really nice zoo. We got rained out and has to leave early.

Michael Biggs

Love going to the Louisville zoo. Have a great experience everytime my family and I go there.

Travis Manning

I've been to a lot of Zoos, but Louisville Zoo really stood out because of how close you can get to the animals. Multiple exhibits place you right between the glass with some amazing animals. From Gorillas, Orangutans, Sea Lions, Penguins, Meerkats, Elphants and more. It took our family around 3 to 4 hours to complete the little over a mile loop. We also were able to rent a stroller for our 3 year old which was wiped down and disinfected in front of us prior to receiving it. We had a great time and would return here.

Shannon Warren

Clean public spaces including bathrooms, pleasant staff, healthy animals and enough space to social distance.

Terri Johnson

$21–30

M Bittner

Nice little setup, Went with my daughter, her bf and my grandson. Walked 3miles and took lots of pictures.. Cant wait til every thing is open.

Drew Kirchner

Zoo trail is nicely planned to minimize backtracking and tangent paths. Took us a leisurely 4 hours to walk past all of the exhibits. A few exhibits we're closed, including "Walkabout". Loved the gorillas!

Joe Wheeler

$11–15

Sara Olivencia

$11–15

acwilliams17

I love to visit the soon it's a god place to take the kids and spend a day relaxing and enjoying the amimals.

Jonathan Frank

Always a family-fun place to interact with the animals and be one with nature. The parks have finally reopened and my kids have a great time throughout.

Mary Brewer

Nice time but needed more place to eat and cool off. We didn't make it through while zoo but were there like 4 hours only ice cream and popcorn pretzel type food available. Burger place closed. Some of vending didn't take cash at all and ones that did weren't that cold. Stick to the drinks are strands on coolers that was where we found to be coldest.

Michael Cape

It wasn't what I remember it being when I was kid and my kids didn't have the same excitement I did when I was a kid. Of course it probably didn't help that every time we even slowed down outside yellow jackets or bees came flying at us. My toddler got stung by a yellow jacket before we even got through the entrance. Hardly saw any employees and a lot of animals just wanted to go inside. Hopefully our Halloween trip is better and we got the membership so we'll be back, but it was just okay.

Airric Lewis

Yes

Danisha Williams

Very Clean! A lot of hand sanitizers available. Enjoyed it very much ????

TF C

Weekend

John McFarland

The guy at the ticket counter was very helpful. The gentleman that took our tickets to get in was quite rude. It seemed quite a few animals were taken off of exhibit. It was our first time at this zoo. The waterpark area was closed. They had multiple playgrounds that were very nice. My family enjoyed the multiple indoor exhibits. Plentiful well placed bathrooms and water fountains. Quite a few of the snack/food stands were also closed. Tad pricey for entry and beverages. Would come back if ever this way again though as the kids enjoyed it. Plus with our local zoo membership we got half priced entry.

Derick McNair

My sister and I took my niece and nephew there to see Wild Lights. It was absolutely beautiful. We loved it and so did the kids.

Tim DeVore

Was enjoyable to walk around and the staff we interacted with was very friendly.

Manuel Sanchez

Light show in the evening was great. We went at 7:30pm and it was light enough to see some of the animals and then dark toward the end to see some of the really cool lights.

Michele Hoffmann

Animal education is just about every where if you are quiet and look. Just like this hummingbird skeleton.

Mike Sommer

Not sure

Lucille Black

Our family loves the Louisville zoo! My favorite is the snow leopard. Our granddaughter likes the tigers! We try to support the zoo by purchasing birthday and Christmas gifts from the gift store. The Lantern festival was beautiful and I hope it continues as well as the Halloween activities.

Brooke Poe

Reservation recommended

Jonathan Wood

Not sure

derio little

Not sure

Stephanie Thomas

I love taking my grandkids to the Louisville Zoo. We always have a wonderful experience and the kiddos learn something new about an animal every time we go. We always see something new to strike new interest in animals. The Louisville Zoo has special shows featuring different animals through out the day. If visiting for your first time or many times and you've never been, go! You will have a wonderful time.

Nicole Hansen

Our experience was pretty good except for the trainer working with the elephants. He looked at us and other people all around and said you don't want to be here, go home, don't spend your money. That's hard to explain to your kids who were so excited about seeing animals, and it wasn't very clean. Not sure if that's a staffing issue or it's normal for all the enclosures to just be dirty.

Rebecca Maddox

Love this zoo... healthy animals really great assortment of reptiles... great Halloween tail for the children

Rebecca Scott

Yes

Tiffany Haag

Great zoo! Has a more animals than my local zoo. My favorite animal for this day was the grizzly bear. He was very active! We had a great time!

Jocelyn Goldring

Fun trip Easter Sunday (2021). 1030am slot.

Fro Is known

No wait

Kassey Van Meter

We were here for the Boo at the Zoo event, however we come on a regular basis. It's great for a walk, but if you want to see animals, you need to come early in the day. The weather gets so blah and most will be sleeping or hiding by noon. Nice layout, the staff is nice, DO NOT GO TO THE RESTAURANTS.

Ariel Jones

We visited the lantern festival. Beautiful. We also went early enough that some of the animals were still out.

Tiffany Coleman

It seems like the they had a good variety of animals. The staff all seemed very nice and worked with us well.

Kenny Breneman

A very clean zoo. Most of the food and shops were closed i assume due to covid. A lot of interesting animals with nicely designed enclosures though some of the enclosures do seem small. The best part was gorilla jungle with the things for the kids to find and explore on the way to the incredible gorilla enclosure.

Paul Robinson

$21–30

melissa renfro-brumley

Beautiful and wonderful lots of helpful employees and information It was a great day date for two adults, cool weather so we saw most of6 the animals. The only disappointing this was the black bear was very upset and his area didn't look big enough! Very clean and with the carousel and play ground, kids should love it!

Becky Payne

Best memories. Ever. Now 5th generation. Enjoying it.

Becky Low

Best zoo i have ever been too!

Jen Sedges

Up to 10 min

M D

Great Family Fun, Buy tickets online and don't forget your parking pass!

Matt Roth

We had a great day with the kids and enjoyed all the beautiful animals plus a camel ride!!

Penny Kohli

I didn’t love it. Not so many animals to see and I just feel really bad for the polar bear ????‍❄️. It’s ok to go any day we are bored and want to do something cheap that doesn’t cost so much money . It’s pretty decent for the price which is around $5.

Julia Wilson

No wait

Jo Farmer

Amazing zoo. Went early, at 10am, and the animals were all out entertaining. Seal show at 2pm is tremendous. Splash pad is a great way too cool of after seeing all the animals. Would definitely return.

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Visited on

Susan Stegmeier

The wild lights exhibit was absolutely gorgeous I've never seen anything quite like it! We got there early to see the animals my only disappointment was that many of the animals were off display especially my favorite the elephants. But I was overcome by The majestic beauty of the polar bear which I didn't even know would be there. Mask wearing was forced throughout the park and it was not overcrowded on a weeknight.

Gina Hope

First time visitor and will probably return if visiting Indianapolis again. The cooler weather encouraged the animals to be more active. Most of the exhibits were well sized with good viewing platforms. Employees were very nice. ZooBoo setup was nice and the employee teaching “Pumpkin School” got the kids really excited using some simple science experiments. Tickets and food are quite pricey.

Christy Durrett

It was nice even with covid restrictions. We skipped a lot of the indoor attractions, but still had plenty to see.

Gary Vickers

Weekend

Daniel Coltey

My family had such an amazing time! Beautiful zoo and very friendly staff!!!

Victor De La Cruz

FINALLY got to experience the wallaroo walkabout and lorikeet landing this trip!! Had a blast as usual.

Tonya Hall

Due to Covid-19, this place was astonishing and surprisingly had a lot to offer even with the exhibitions closed which sucked but aye, it was able to give ppl and such as my family an amazing experience. Will have my visit again hopefully when all covid policies are clear so we can fully experience this beautiful place that holds God's creature's.

Eric Sarah

Love my hometown zoo. Animals are well taken care of and loved and it shows! I go every chance I get and enjoy it every time. However, when a group of my family members went last week, the number of bees that swarmed around us the entire time was disturbing! Our children were constantly frightened and two toddlers ended up getting stung before we left. Please, take care of this problem. I don't want them exterminated but relocated somewhere they can't be such a nuisance!

Jer Emy

Went for the Dinosaur event and the kids had so much fun. Can't wait to go up again.

Adreanna Buckley

Weekend

K S

Great zoo! During COVID they are requiring people to wear face masks and to move only one way through the zoo which was incredibly helpful. You make one big loop of the zoo and see everything. Most of the indoor exhibits were closed, but all of the outdoor ones were allowing guests. A couple were monitored by staff to help keep the flow. Over all a great zoo, with lots of very cool animals and exhibits!!

Joni Perry

Great place for families! Good variety of animals!

Lauren D

Great family zoo with lots of fun special events they do too. Boo at the Zoo is always great!

Connie Johnson

Most of the staff was terrible to interact with. The younger girls at the snack and drink shacks were extremely rude and seemed like they did not want to be there. The guy working in the food and drink restaurant was extremely rude about masks. As we were putting them on, he stormed over to tell us to put them on “Now!” It was fairly clean, there was some under construction areas. It’s pretty expensive for the overall experience. The man working with the elephants was very nice!

Gail Ames

This day was perfect to go to the Louisville Zoo. My daughter, granddaughter, a friend and myself did just that. I have underwent 3 surgeries for a total knee replacement. So I went in a wheel chair. The chair didn't keep me from any of the exhibits. The animals were all out. It was exciting to see them and the excitement my eight year old granddaughter had was wonderful. Seeing all the dinosaurs on exhibit throughout the zoo was an added delight. A real treat was when my granddaughter and daughter went on a camel ride! The smiles made the day for me at the zoo. Thank you

Alicia Borum

Not sure

Noodle Head

The kids had a great time and that’s all that matters. Loved that they accept affiliate membership cards from other zoos to give a 50% off discount. We loved seeing the dinosaurs scattered through zoo. They fact that they are animatronic made it super fun. There was a ropes course the kids enjoyed and the splash pad in the middle was a great way to cool off. Every bathroom we went to needed serious attention. We felt like we kept getting lost or having to back track to get out of an area. Definitely not my favorite zoo layout. Over all great day.

Bonnie Jackson

Louisville Zoo does a great job creating beautiful and interesting habitats for the animals and birds. It was nice to go back after many years and see the evolution of the exhibits. My only criticism is not knowing what some of the animals were. It looks like they may be going through a transfer period. Still a great time!

Taylor Brewster

Visited on

Kim Strong

What an awesome zoo! So much fun! Always exciting! Animals are well cared for and love entertaining for the public! Very clean facility! Also has a great dinosaur exhibit....not sure how long this will be at the zoo!

Ben Lamm

Not as big as other zoos, but what's nice about the small ones is you have a chance to be closer to the animals. Being able to see w leopard 6 feet away is a treat

Amanda Wall

Always a fantastic expirence when I attend our Louisville Zoo! The people are always so kind and helpful and the Zookeepers so knowledgeable and love answering questions. Beautiful atmosphere ❇️

Mary Goff

Wonderful zoo, the animals seem to be well cared for and I really recommend going here.

Gary Nebel

Mr and my family bought a membership, our girls love coming here ????

Samantha Blanton

We frequent here quite often. My kiddos love it. Especially the dinosaurs. My girls loved interacting with them. My boys loved to hear each description of the different dinosaurs!

BJ Eads

Awesome zoo. Our family have always loved to come here. The animals were very alive today too. Wonderful family time and great atmosphere.

Josh C. Masden

Thy Dino has my thy comeback to The Western Civilization with us Bedrock Characters as Bam Bam, Pebbles, FRED, and Barney watches with Wilma......lol..... On a serious note the passionate and proficient Dino Exhibit has been amazing. This is the best feature of a Jurassic Park from 1992 - 1993 with the Realistic, Sounds, Movements, Color, and Atmosphere of the Dinosaurs. Although, in the movie, Park Operator, Samuel L Jackson got 86 with a Dinosaur, yet here Hollywood could cast my family and I has extras. In the Oz Yellow Brick Road....we did not cliché, "Lions, and Tigers, and Bears Oh My!" This time it is T Rex, and Tricetops, and Raptors Oh Yes!"

James Bamberger

Had a great time with the family at the Wild Nights Lantern Festival. The kids loved it!