Animals & Zoos
Zoo, aquarium, and farm days
Cinema Safari 2026 – Zootopia 2
Outdoor movie screening of Zootopia 2 at Louisville Zoo.
Tails and Tales with Mia the Therapy Dog
Sensory-friendlyRelaxed story time with Mia, a certified therapy dog, perfect for early readers.
Breakfast with the Beasts: Orangutan
Breakfast with the Beasts at Louisville Zoo—meet orangutans!
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day 2026
Celebrate Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness at Louisville Zoo.
August Birthday Bash
Celebrate animal birthdays with special activities and festivities at Louisville Zoo.
Cinema Safari 2026 – Wicked For Good
Cinema Safari at Louisville Zoo—outdoor movie night with animals and family fun.
Breakfast with the Beasts: Aldabra Tortoise
Dine among giants: breakfast experience with the zoo's Aldabra tortoise.
Breakfast with the Beasts: Red Panda
Eat breakfast with a view of red pandas at Louisville Zoo—a special animal encounter.
Barks and Recreation
Dog-themed community festival celebrating pets and recreation.
Monarch Festival at Art on the Parish Green
Celebrate monarch butterflies at this festival highlighting their amazing 3,000-mile migration.
Native Plant Sale (September 2026)
Native plant sale at Louisville Zoo.
September Birthday Bash
Celebrate animal birthdays with special activities at Louisville Zoo.
Conservation and Conversations: Fuzz (Virtual)
Virtual wildlife chat at Louisville Zoo—learn about animals from home.
Boo at the Zoo (2026)
Halloween celebration at Louisville Zoo with trick-or-treating and spooky fun.
Boo at the Zoo 2026 – Sensory Friendly Night
Sensory-friendlyBoo at the Zoo sensory-friendly Halloween celebration at Louisville Zoo.
October Birthday Bash
Birthday celebration for zoo animals with special activities and festivities.
Boo at the Zoo 2026 – Allergy Friendly Night
Halloween fun at Louisville Zoo with allergy-friendly accommodations.
Día de los Muertos (2026)
Día de los Muertos celebration at Louisville Zoo—family-friendly cultural event.
2026 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
International livestock exhibition with cattle, horses & agricultural education.
Throo the Boo 2026
Halloween-themed zoo adventure with spooky fun for the whole family.
November Birthday Bash
Celebrate November birthdays with special activities and animal encounters at Louisville Zoo.
Beary Happy Holidays (2026)
Holiday fun at Louisville Zoo with festive décor and animal encounters.
December Birthday Bash
Celebrate December birthdays with special activities at Louisville Zoo.