Located on Trevilian Way, mammal and bird exhibits are arranged by geographic region. The zoo also features one of the largest arachnid exhibits in the nation. The Islands Pavillion is home to orangutans, Sumatran tigers, tapirs and siamangs, while the BOMA Petting Zoo allows visitors interaction with African farm animals. The MetaZoo Education Center provides anphibian exhibits and microscopes through which smaller creatures can be viewed. Picnicking is permitted. Open daily 10am-5pm in April through August; hours vary the rest of the year.
Location:
1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville Kentucky 40213
Telephone
502-459-2181
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Frankfort) Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary
(Charlestown) Charlestown Veterinary Clinic
(Louisville) Fish Tales Professional Guide Service
(Louisville) Goose Creek Animal Clinic
(Elizabethtown) Heartland Veterinary Hospital
(Mount Washington) Johnsen Veterinary Services
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04/18 Coming to The Louisville area
Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair Cincinnati OH May4 The Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair is a combination of nearly 50 local clay artisans who exhibits and sells their unique ceramic creations.
Smokin' on the Water - BBQ Festival By The Lake Liberty IN May4-5 Arts, Crafts, and Antiques of all kinds are permitted and desired. Lawn Equipment, Golf Carts, Personal Mobility Devices, Home Healthcare Products, ATVs, RVs, Vehicles, Boats, Outdoor Cooking Equipment, and Sporting Goods are also permitted and desired.
Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Bloomington IN May10 The annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival celebrates the diversity, beauty, and joy of music and arts from cultures around the world.
International Bar-B-Q Festival Owensboro KY May10-11 The Owensboro riverfront becomes a hub of activity when cooking teams gather to compete with their secret recipes for barbecue.
Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival Newburgh IN May17-18 There will be non stop jazz, wonderful wines, great food, and the opportunity to browse and purchase local art. All of this overlooking the beautiful Ohio River at the Old Lock & Dam Park.
Stucky Music Festival Park City KY May17-18 It is a hard economic time and Stucky Musical Festival would like to remain a low cost event that gives both musicians and local companies a place to promote themselves, as well as sell their merchandise. Proceeds will go to growing this festival so that it can continue on and to a local charity that helps children have opportunity to participate in music and art.
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