The Louisville Zoological Gardens, a non-profit organization and state zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to its mission to “Better the Bond Between People and Our Planet” by providing excellent care …
The Louisville Zoological Gardens, a non-profit organization and state zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to its mission to “Better the Bond Between People and Our Planet” by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in conservation education. The Zoo’s collections which include botanical gardens are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The Louisville Zoo is also an agency of Louisville Metro Government.
Reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0/5 · 1,554 reviews
5-star
54%
4-star
22%
3-star
13%
2-star
5%
1-star
6%
Recent reviews
Wildlife
Kid Friendly
Time
Events & Exhibition
Season
Tickets
Price
Transportation
Any rating
Loading reviews...
Oct 15, 2024
This zoo is a lot bigger that people would think. They are also doing a lot of improvements to some of the animal enclosures to I think give them more room. But that leaves it so that you only have o… Full review by tinkerbsb
Oct 10, 2024
A very nice and well kept zoo. We spend about 2 hours at the zoo and saw everything without rushing. The zoo was filled with mothers and their small children (not in school yet) which was a joy to … Full review by picamp
Jul 29, 2024
When I visited this zoo with a group of my friends from college we had a terrible experience with one of the staff members. she kept giving me and my friends dirty looks and called my friend a retard… Full review by Dreamer43141850373
How long should I plan to spend at the zoo? I am going with my wife and 13 year old.
A:
I'd say go before tons of people come like around 8 or 9 and leave at 3 or 4 it's a nice experience and gives you time to eat the good food and look at all the animals and maybe enjoy …
I'd say go before tons of people come like around 8 or 9 and leave at 3 or 4 it's a nice experience and gives you time to eat the good food and look at all the animals and maybe enjoy the water park a little bit.
How long does it take the average person without children to walk around and see everything?
A:
I'd say 90-120 minutes depending on how much time you spend viewing the animals. It's got a couple of hills within the park that provide a nice workout while walking.
Where would you recommend to spend the night when bringing a toddler to the zoo for a day and an overnighter? Somewhere easy access and with a kid friendly pool. Any suggestions?
A:
There are several nice hotels to choose from. I personally prefer the east end hotels. You may have to drive a little further but I think you will enjoy your stay. I would not choose a …
There are several nice hotels to choose from. I personally prefer the east end hotels. You may have to drive a little further but I think you will enjoy your stay. I would not choose a downtown hotel. They are older and most do not have a pool.
Save
Share
More
