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.

About This Event

Louisville Zoo offers a variety of daily animal encounter experiences that allow guests to connect with animals in a meaningful way. Hand-feed lettuce to our Masai giraffes in Africa, book a Backstage Pass behind-the-scenes keeper tour, or reserve a private encounter with one of our animal ambassadors. Spaces are limited — book in advance through the Zoo's website.

What's Included

• Giraffe hand-feeding experience in Africa
• Backstage Pass keeper tours
• Private animal ambassador encounters
• Keeper-narrated animal presentations

Event Highlights

• New experiences added regularly
• Limited spots — advance booking recommended
• Available to zoo admission ticket holders