Dec 28 Community Gray Seal Pup Born At Louisville Zoo The mother and baby seal will be off exhibit for a few weeks to bond. By Kate Howard Dec 28 Community Gray Seal Pup Born At Louisville Zoo Kate Howard
Dec 11 Health Louisville Snow Leopard Tests Positive For COVID-19 The first case of coronavirus in a snow leopard was confirmed today, right here in Louisville. Three zoo leopards are mildly symptomatic. By Laura Ellis Dec 11 Health Louisville Snow Leopard Tests Positive For COVID-19 Laura Ellis
Jan 13 Community Sloths Coming To Louisville Zoo This Spring This spring the Louisville Zoo plans to open an exhibit featuring a pair of two-toed sloths. By Ryan Van Velzer Jan 13 Community Sloths Coming To Louisville Zoo This Spring Ryan Van Velzer
Oct 27 Metro Louisville Could Privatization Be In The Louisville Zoo’s Future? Baby animals like Fitz give zoos a financial boost, but it's usually just temporary. By Amina Elahi Oct 27 Metro Louisville Could Privatization Be In The Louisville Zoo's Future? Amina Elahi
Oct 22 Community It’s Fitz! Louisville Zoo Reveals Baby Elephant’s Name As kids squealed and adults took pictures, little Fitz peeked out from behind the gate of the enclosure he shares with his mom, Mikki. By Amina Elahi Oct 22 Community It's Fitz! Louisville Zoo Reveals Baby Elephant's Name Amina Elahi
Mar 12 Environment The Louisville Zoo’s Carousel Will Soon Be Powered By Solar Energy This new project, which should be complete by the end of the week, will be among the most highly visible solar installations in the city. And organizers say that's important. By Ryan Van Velzer Mar 12 Environment The Louisville Zoo's Carousel Will Soon Be Powered By Solar Energy Ryan Van Velzer
Jan 4 Curious Louisville Curious Louisville: What Happens To Zoo Animals When They Die? We know that all dogs go to heaven, but what happens to the Louisville Zoo animals when they die? By Ashlie Stevens Jan 4 Curious Louisville Curious Louisville: What Happens To Zoo Animals When They Die? Ashlie Stevens
Apr 20 Community Growing Up Gorilla: Louisville Zoo’s ‘Kindi’ Makes Public Debut The gorilla was delivered via emergency cesarean section on March 14. Visitors can to see the 4-pound infant on a limited basis,Thursdays through Sundays. By Laura Ellis Apr 20 Community Louisville Zoo’s “Kindi” Makes Public Debut Laura Ellis
Aug 24 Local News Another Polar Bear Cub Coming To Louisville Zoo The Louisville Zoo is getting another polar bear cub for its Glacier Run exhibit. Zoo director John Walczak says Siku, a 22 month old male cub, will arrive in Louisville early this fall from the Toledo, Ohio Zoo. “Our hope is that in the not too distant future that Siku will become best friends with […] By Rick Howlett Aug 24 Local News Another Polar Bear Cub Coming To Louisville Zoo Rick Howlett
Aug 2 Local News The Louisville Zoo’s Timmy the Gorilla Dies At 52 A Louisville Zoo gorilla has died at the age of 52. Timmy, the oldest male western lowland gorilla in North America, was euthanized today after experiencing several years of medical problems, including heart disease and arthritis. The zoo’s veterinarian says Timmy had responded well to treatment for several months but began to decline in recent […] By Rick Howlett Aug 2 Local News The Louisville Zoo’s Timmy the Gorilla Dies At 52 Rick Howlett
Jun 27 Local News Polar Bear Cub Qannik Bound for Louisville Today The polar bear cub Qannik (KEN-ick) is heading for Louisville today. She was rescued in April by the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage after being separated from her family, and is now being adopted by the Louisville Zoo. Louisville Zoo director John Walczak has been in Alaska with the Assistant Mammal Curator and Supervisor of Animal […] By Dalton Main Jun 27 Local News Polar Bear Cub Qannik Bound for Louisville Today Dalton Main
Dec 22 Local News Zoo Meets Goal For Glacier Run Fundraising The Louisville Zoo's fundraising campaign for the Glacier Run exhibit is over, thanks to last-minute donations that helped secure a matching grant. In the fall of 2008, the Kresge Foundation promised to donate $900 thousand if the zoo could raise about $8 million by the end of this year. By Gabe Bullard Dec 22 Local News Zoo Meets Goal For Glacier Run Fundraising Gabe Bullard
Jul 27 Local News Work Continues On Zoo Polar Bear Exhibit The Louisville Zoo continues work on the next phase of Glacier Run, the Arctic themed exhibit that will feature polar bears, sea lions, and Amur Tigers. By Rick Howlett Jul 27 Local News Work Continues On Zoo Polar Bear Exhibit Rick Howlett
Jul 19 Local News Zoo Director Hopes To Expand Elephant Exhibit The director of the Louisville Zoo says he hopes the zoo can resume its breeding program that produced Scotty the Elephant. By Rick Howlett Jul 19 Local News Zoo Director Hopes To Expand Elephant Exhibit Rick Howlett
Jul 16 State of Affairs What's New at the Louisville Zoo? It seems like there is always something happening at the Louisville Zoo; fun, new exhibits, birthday parties for animals, various contests, interactive 4-D films. But this past year has seen some difficult times as well, with the report on the train wreck released, the maiming of a baby gorilla and the death of Scotty the elephant. It’s time to catch up with them and see what else they’ve been up to. Join our conversation with Louisville Zoo director John Walczak on Monday, when we will also talk about the newest additions to the zoo and remember the ones who have left us. Listen to the Show Related Links: Louisville Zoo Upcoming EVents New Seal & Sea Lion Habitat at Glacier Run By Laura Ellis Jul 16 State of Affairs What's New at the Louisville Zoo? Laura Ellis