Louisville Zoo

Louisville Zoo is a zoological park with more than 1,200 animals in the Poplar Level neighborhood of the city in Kentucky. The grounds cover about 134 acres and are organized into eight sections such as The Islands, Glacier Run or South America, grouped by region and animal type.

The zoological park opened in May 1969 with 250 animals on land acquired through a donation from James Graham Brown from the Collins family property. Gorilla Forest was built much later and received a design award from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 2003.

The male albino alligator in the HerpAquarium takes his name from King Louis XVI of France, after whom the city was originally named. Visitors today watch gorillas move through a wooded terrain that allows them to retreat into caves when they choose.

The tour follows eight themed sections, each organized by continent or habitat, suitable for a visit lasting several hours. It is best to come early in the morning when many animals are still active and the paths appear less crowded.

King Louie, a male albino alligator in the HerpAquarium, is one of 100 reptile and amphibian species displayed here. His pale appearance makes him a noticeable resident of this section, which many visitors seek out first.

Location: Louisville

Phone: +5024592181

Website: https://louisvillezoo.org

GPS coordinates: 38.20518,-85.70534

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:31