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Wild Lights lantern festival

Now Through July 26

Wild Lights

Bigger. Bolder. Brighter. The summer Chinese lantern festival runs select nights 7pm–11pm.

Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo

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Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo

A new collection of handcrafted Chinese lantern displays blending centuries-old artistry with imaginative design across four themed worlds.

May 15, 2026 – July 26

Entry 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Route closes 11:30 PM

Adults from $20 · Children/Seniors from $16 · Anytime tickets $27• Member discounts available · Children 2 & under FREE

Breakfast with the Beasts: Australia

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Breakfast with the Beasts: Australia

Enjoy a hot breakfast while observing Australia's most fascinating animals — complete with exclusive keeper talk and animal enrichment creation.

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

$40/person• Children 2 & under FREE

Registration required

Father's Day at the Louisville Zoo

Father's Day at the Louisville Zoo

Treat dad to a free day at the Zoo! All fathers receive complimentary admission on Father's Day — June 21, 2026.

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

FREE admission for all fathers• Free with membership as always

Registration required

Trivia Night – Wild World of Disney

Trivia Night – Wild World of Disney

Disney-themed team trivia at Louisville Zoo — June 17, 2026. Put on your Mickey ears for a wild night of competition. Ages 21+ only.

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Trivia starts 7:00 PM

$25/individual · $80/team of 4 · $160/team of 8

Registration required

Wild Workout: Yoga at Glacier Run

Wild Workout: Yoga at Glacier Run

Arctic-themed yoga at Glacier Run — June 22, 2026. Practice with polar bears and snow leopards as your companions. All fitness levels.

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Class begins 6:30 PM

$25/person + processing fee

Registration required

Wild Workout: Pilates at Giraffe

Wild Workout: Pilates at Giraffe

Find inner peace practicing pilates while Louisville Zoo's giraffe herd looks on — July 7, 2026. After-hours exclusive access.

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Class begins 6:30 PM

$25/person + processing fee

Registration required

ROARchestra 2026: Summer Breeze

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ROARchestra 2026: Summer Breeze

The Louisville Orchestra performs Yacht Rock Classics under the stars at the Zoo — July 11, 2026. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.

Gates 7:00 PM · Concert 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM

General $30 (early) / $35 · Child (3–11) $15 · VIP $65 / $70• Early pricing through June 30 · Children under 2 FREE

Registration required

Trivia Night – Spicy Summer Reads

Trivia Night – Spicy Summer Reads

Romance novel trivia for adults — July 15, 2026. Sparks will fly at this wild night of book boyfriend trivia. Ages 21+ only.

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Trivia starts 7:00 PM

$25/individual · $80/team of 4 · $160/team of 8

Registration required

Summer Santa 2026

Summer Santa 2026

Santa and Mrs. Claus visit the Zoo on their summer vacation — July 18, 2026. FREE character meet-and-greet with zoo admission.

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

FREE with zoo admission or membership

Registration required

Wild Workout: Yoga at Butterfly

Wild Workout: Yoga at Butterfly

Stretch your wings alongside butterflies in this peaceful after-hours yoga session — July 22, 2026. All fitness levels welcome.

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Class begins 6:30 PM

$25/person + processing fee

Registration required

Royal Rendezvous 2026

Royal Rendezvous 2026

Princesses from faraway lands visit Louisville Zoo to close out summer — August 8, 2026. FREE character meet-and-greet with admission.

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

FREE with zoo admission or membership

Registration required

Trivia Night – Mystery Flavor

Trivia Night – Mystery Flavor

Can you guess the mystery flavor? Adult trivia night at Louisville Zoo — August 12, 2026. Hosted by Louisville Trivia. Ages 21+ only.

August 12, 2026

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Trivia starts 7:00 PM

$25/individual · $80/team of 4 · $160/team of 8

Registration required

Cinema Safari: Zootopia 2

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Cinema Safari: Zootopia 2

Outdoor movie night under the stars — Zootopia 2 on the giant screen at the Oasis Field — August 14, 2026.

August 14, 2026

Gates 8:00 PM · Movie at sundown

$5/person• FREE for Louisville Zoo members

Registration required

Wild Workout: Pilates at Little Penguin

Wild Workout: Pilates at Little Penguin

Practice pilates alongside Louisville Zoo's little penguins — August 19, 2026. After-hours exclusive access. All fitness levels welcome.

August 19, 2026

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Class begins 6:30 PM

$25/person + processing fee

Registration required

Hump Day Happy Hour: Islands Getaway

Hump Day Happy Hour: Islands Getaway

Adults-only evening with cocktails, appetizers, exclusive keeper talks, and animal interactions in the Islands exhibit — August 26, 2026.

August 26, 2026

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Registration required

Zoo Camps 2026

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Zoo Camps 2026

Immersive wildlife education camps for ages Pre-K – 6th Grade — summer 2026 running May 26 through July 31.

May 26, 2026 – July 31

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Monday – Friday)

$350/week• $300/week (member pricing)

Daily Animal Encounters

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Daily Animal Encounters

Get up-close with Zoo animals in keeper-led daily experiences — hand-feed giraffes, book a Backstage Pass tour, or meet an animal ambassador.

January 1, 2026

Multiple times daily — check schedule at the Zoo

$5 – $25 per experience• Member discounts available