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.
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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
Jul 21, 2024
Cute, little zoo. Our favorite was Amber the orangutan who is a nosy body and points to see inside your bags. She finally wanted our gummies and interacted with us for more than 10 minutes trying to … Full review by Survivorsanz
Jun 29, 2024
The zoo has a great layout and is built around the visitors being able to have a good vantage point of the animals. We loved the giraffe exhibit as you are able to get really close to them. The pola… Full review by Matthew C
How long should I plan to spend at the zoo? I am going with my wife and 13 year old.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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