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Louisville Zoo

1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 459-2181
Ranked #14 of 44 attractions in Louisville
4.0 of 5 stars 138 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Louisville, Kentucky
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

I am a zoo member and if you love animals like I do this is a great place to visit in louisville. If you are member of a zoo in another city show your card and you may get a discount. The zoo is great for small children because of the variety of indoor activities with air conditioning (herpaquarium, metazoo,... More

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Columbus, OH
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

After reading some reviews, I expected just a little zoo. This zoo was great to visit. From what I saw, they had a little water area, 2 playgrounds, and a carosel too. The grizzly bears were fun to see running and playing and seemed happy. The one suggestion I'd make is to bring your own lunch, and a picnic blanket... More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Luckily, we did not travel to Louisville specifically for the Louisville Zoo. We love visiting zoos and I was looking forward to this zoo, but I was not impressed. I thought the ticket price was high, around $23 for adults. The animals didn't have much room, some seemed to be packed in. It just wasn't the quality of zoo I... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

I guess this is an okay zoo. I don't love them and honestly don't have a lot to compare it to. As zoos go, it was fine.

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Louisville, Kentucky
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012
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Gorilla forest and polar bear run are fantastic! A wonderful outing for the whole family.

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Leitchfield, Kentucky
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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This zoo is really great. They really keep it organized and up to date. I am so out of shape and if you are the hill you must climb at the end is rough!

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near Louisville, KY
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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I know that a lot of people view the zoo as a place to take your kids, but trust me....it is FUN for adults also!! My wife and I don't have kids, but we still like to frequent the Louisville Zo several times each year. It is educational, you get to see some amazing animals, and let's face it...you also... More

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Sacramento, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
1
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The zoo is one of the cleanest and most child-friendly ones I've seen.

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mark501
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
1
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Love all the exhibits! the Glacier run is nice, but I was disappointed that it was only polar bears. I expected more about penquins, or maybe they were out for the day.\\

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ohio
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Their setup is a zoo with a large loop that you can take to see all of the animals. The small children's waterpark and Lorikeet landing is a very nice place to rest after a hot morning. All of the large animals are placed in a natural setting, similar to their natural habitat. The sea lion and polar bear exhibit... More

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