Louisville Zoo, Zoo in Louisville, Kentucky
The Louisville Zoo spans 134 acres in the Poplar Level neighborhood, presenting more than 1,200 animals in naturalistic settings across eight major exhibits.
The zoo opened its doors in May 1969 with 250 animals on land acquired from the Ben Collins estate through funding from James Graham Brown.
The zoo earned recognition through its Gorilla Forest exhibit, which received the 2003 Association of Zoos and Aquariums Exhibit Award for its innovative design.
Eight distinct sections including The Islands, Africa, Glacier Run, Australia, South America, HerpAquarium, Gorilla Forest, and Cats of the Americas structure the visitor experience.
The HerpAquarium houses King Louie, a male albino American alligator named after King Louis XVI of France, among its 100 species collection.
Location: Louisville
Phone: +5024592181
Website: https://louisvillezoo.org
GPS coordinates: 38.20518,-85.70534
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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