Profile Sheet (revised June 2014)

The Louisville Zoo is the State Zoo of Kentucky and one of the most popular non- profit attractions in the region with over 880,000 annual visitors. Take a walk through Africa. Or tour the ISLANDS. Enjoy 133 beautifully landscaped acres in the center of Louisville. The Louisville Zoo lets visitors encounter over 1,500 of the rarest animals on earth. Recognized for innovative habitat design and exotic gardens, the Louisville Zoo introduces you to orangutans, tapir, bats, tigers and colorful and rare birds in the award-winning ISLANDS village. Dine in the ISLANDS Pavilion overlooking the rainforest aviary. Or, take an African expedition with a panoramic view of the Savannah, home of elephants, giraffes, zebras, rhinos and lions. Refresh yourself at the African Outpost, a beautiful restaurant decorated with African masks and sculpture, before visiting the whimsical meerkats and naked molerats. Discover fish, amphibians, reptiles and Komodo Dragons in the indoor HerpAquarium. Brilliantly colored lorikeets wing their way around the aviary at Lorikeet Landing, ready to eat special nectar right from your hands while the wallabies await you in the Wallaroo Walkabout. AWARD-WINNING GLACIER RUN Glacier Run is modeled after a mining town on the edge of the arctic where polar bears and other arctic wildlife are learning to live in balance with one another and humans. This exhibit will teach visitors about some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time – it will also offer ways we can help protect arctic habitats and the planet. Glacier Run features the popular Papa John’s Splash Park (seasonal), the exciting Seal & Sea Lion Habitat with keeper training presentations daily in the amphitheatre, and the fabulous Bear Habitat in the mythical The Louisville Zoological Garden town of Glacier Run featuring polar and grizzly bears. Magnificent 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville KY 40213 Steller’s Sea Eagles now reside in their New 50’ aviary and the Snowy owl exhibit rounds out this town of the arctic. Group Sales Dept: 502-238-5348 Or toll free: 1-866-229-0502 ext. 348 (over) E-mail: [email protected] AWARD-WINNING GORILLA FOREST The Zoo is open daily, year-round with hours varying by Wander deep into the heart of Africa to discover a world of season. Group reservations need to be made in advance with gorillas, the influence of African culture and the botanical signed contract and 25% down payment (non-refundable diversity of the forest. A wildlife highway and discovery trail 60 days prior to scheduled arrival). Balance of payment winds through the lush tropical growth offering underwater due upon arrival or through pre-paid billing. Check, money viewing of pygmy hippos and early glimpses through the tall order, Visa, MasterCard, American Express accepted. Call grasses into the gorilla habitat. As travelers venture further, 502-238-5348 or toll free at 1-866-229-0502 ext 348. they will discover the gentle giants, Western lowland gorillas. GROUP ADMISSION RATES: GROUPS For groups of 15 or more: Dining & Self-Paced Safari Tours: Enjoy a delicious meal plus Adults (12-59): $12.95 (regularly $15.95), a short (2–2.5 hours) visit to either of the Louisville Zoo’s Children (3-11) & Seniors (60+) $9.50 (regularly $11.50) most innovative and exciting habitats with indoor dining Infants 2 and under are free. facilities: The ISLANDS or the Gorilla Forest. Each tour is Prices subject to change. focused on one of these themed habitats with minimal CUSTOMIZE YOUR EVENT walking required, no hills and easy access to temperature- The Louisville Zoo has 8 special event areas from which to controlled rest and refreshment! Excellent motor coach choose - for the most casual outdoor picnic to the most access drops your guests within a few hundred yards of the elegant indoor party! We can work with you to customize air-conditioned dining facilities located in each habitat. events for groups as small as 50 and as large as 10,000. Visit Dining: Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner catered by Taste louisvillezoo.org/groups for more details. of the Wild Catering. Varied menu options are available. A private dining room with buffet service is provided in the DIRECTIONS ISLANDS. Sectioned off dining with private buffet service is The Louisville Zoo can be easily reached from all major provided in the African Outpost. highways, I-64, I-71 and I-65, via the inner beltway I-264. Located only 15 minutes from downtown Louisville’s historic • Sunrise Safari Tours Main Street, the International Airport and the Kentucky State Between 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. Fair & Exposition Center. Take exit 14 off I-264 and drive Continental breakfast or full breakfast menus. north, following Zoo signage. Motor coach parking available. • Luncheon Safari Tours OTHER ATTRACTIONS (within a 15 minute drive) Between 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Kentucky Science Center & IMAX Theatre, Louisville Mega Cavern, the Louisville Slugger Museum, the Kentucky Picnic lunches to home-style dinners. Derby Museum, the Belle of Louisville river cruises, Churchill • Twilight Safari Tours Downs, The Frazier Historical Museum and the Muhammad Beginning at 4:00 p.m. (times can vary). Ali Center. Call the Greater Louisville Convention & Visitors Casual or elegant twilight dining. Bureau at 1-888-Louisville (1-888-568-4784) for information on local attractions and hotels. Or visit gotolouisville.com. BOOKING GROUPS AND EXTRAS The Louisville Zoo, a non-profit organization and state zoo of Minimum participants per tour are 30. Custom menus, Kentucky, is dedicated to bettering the bond between people evening entertainment or carousel rides, scavenger hunts and the planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great with prizes, and goodie bags can be added at additional experience for visitors, and leadership in conservation education. cost. Zoo gift shop discounts. Advance reservations are The Zoo is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) required. Complimentary admission provided for motor and by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). coach driver and escort.