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Events

12 events

Día de los Muertos (2026)≈ 7.0 mi

Día de los Muertos (2026)

Saturday · All day

Louisville Zoo · Louisville · ≈ 7.0 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

The Louisville Zoo is creating a special ofrenda for Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) to honor beloved pets and Zoo animals that have passed away–animals who brought joy to our guests, inspired our mission, and touched the hearts of staff. Sat 7 <time class="tribe-events-calendar-list__event-datetime" datetime="2026-

Throo the Boo 20267.2 mi

Throo the Boo 2026

Saturday · 6 PM – 8 PM

Louisville Zoo · Louisville · 7.2 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

&lt;p&gt;Dash over and join us for the SWEETEST Fun Run in Louisville! This unique course doesn’t just go around the Zoo but takes you directly “throo” the Zoo along our popular Boo at the Zoo route. Race past your favorite Halloween characters and decorations at this fun run full of treats and no tricks. &lt;/p&gt;\n

Throo the Boo 2026≈ 7.0 mi

Throo the Boo 2026

Wednesday · All day

Louisville Zoo · Louisville · ≈ 7.0 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Louisville Zoo 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, United States Dash over and join us for the SWEETEST Fun Run in Louisville! This unique course doesn’t just go around the Zoo but takes you directly “throo” the Zoo along our popular Boo at the Zoo route. Race past your favorite Halloween characters and decorations at this fun run full of treats and no tricks. Wed 11 <img class="tribe-events-calendar-list__event-featured-image" src="https://louisvillezoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hdr_event_2025-Veterans-Day.jpg" srcset="https://louisvillezoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hdr_event_2025-Veterans-Day-300x132.jpg 300w, https://louisvillezoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hdr_event_2025-Veterans-Day-980x430.jpg 980w, https://louisvillezoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hdr_event_2025-Veterans-Day-768x337.jpg 768w, https://louisvillezoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hdr_event_2025-Veterans-Day.jpg 1140w" alt="Veterans Day Header November 11 Free admission for active, reitired and discharged military members. Presented by Kroger and sponsored by Ford. Featuring American flag on a blue background." title="hdr_event_2025

Find Out More≈ 7.0 mi

Find Out More

Wednesday · All day

Louisville Zoo · Louisville · ≈ 7.0 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

In appreciation of Veterans Day the Louisville Zoo wishes to provide active, retired and discharged service members as well as those in their immediate household the opportunity to enjoy the Zoo at no cost on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. To … Find Out More

Veterans Day 2026≈ 7.0 mi

Veterans Day 2026

Wednesday · 10 AM – 4 PM

Louisville Zoo · Louisville · ≈ 7.0 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

&lt;p&gt;In appreciation of Veterans Day the Louisville Zoo wishes to provide active, retired and discharged service members as well as those in their immediate household the opportunity to enjoy the Zoo at no cost on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. To &hellip; &lt;a href=&quot;https://louisvillezoo.org/event/veterans-day-2026/&quot; class=&quot;continue-reading&quot;&gt;Find Out More&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;\n

Dog Days at the Zoo7.2 mi

Dog Days at the Zoo

Sat, Nov 14 · 8 AM – 10 AM

Louisville Zoo · Louisville · 7.2 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

&lt;p&gt;NEW this fall: you and your well-behaved dog are invited to the Zoo! Simply purchase a dog and handler ticket (limited quantities available) and tickets for the rest of your family to be able to join us for special dog-friendly &hellip; &lt;a href=&quot;https://louisvillezoo.org/event/dogdays/&quot; class=&quot;continue-reading&quot;&gt;Find Out More&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;\n

Veterans Day 2026≈ 7.0 mi

Veterans Day 2026

Sat, Nov 14 · 8 AM – 10 AM

Louisville Zoo · Louisville · ≈ 7.0 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

In appreciation of Veterans Day the Louisville Zoo wishes to provide active, retired and discharged service members as well as those in their immediate household the opportunity to enjoy the Zoo at no cost on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. To … Find Out More Sat 14 November 14, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Girl Scouts: OJ with Orangutans 20267.2 mi

Girl Scouts: OJ with Orangutans 2026

Sat, Nov 14 · 9 AM – 11 AM

Louisville Zoo · Louisville · 7.2 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

&lt;p&gt;Get excited to start your day with some of humanity’s closest animal relatives. Join us for a morning of fun activities and delicious food as we celebrate Orangutans, their care and conservation here at the Zoo and in their native &hellip; &lt;a href=&quot;https://louisvillezoo.org/event/girl-scouts-oj-with-orangutans-2026/&quot; class=&quot;continue-reading&quot;&gt;Find Out More&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;\n

Girl Scouts: OJ with Orangutans 2026≈ 7.0 mi

Girl Scouts: OJ with Orangutans 2026

Sun, Nov 15 · All day

Louisville Zoo · Louisville · ≈ 7.0 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

Louisville Zoo 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, United States Get excited to start your day with some of humanity’s closest animal relatives. Join us for a morning of fun activities and delicious food as we celebrate Orangutans, their care and conservation here at the Zoo and in their native … Find Out More Sun 15 <img class="tribe-events-calendar-list__event-featured-image" src="https://louisvillezoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Animal-Birthday-Spotlights_November_Final.jpg" srcset="https://louisvillezoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Animal-Birthday-Spotlights_November_Final-300x132.jpg 300w, https://lo

November Birthday Bash≈ 7.0 mi

November Birthday Bash

Sun, Nov 15 · 10 AM – 2:30 PM

Louisville Zoo · Louisville · ≈ 7.0 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

&lt;p&gt;You’re invited to a joyful celebration at Louisville Zoo: our November Animal Birthday Bash. This celebration highlights the amazing animals who live at the Zoo that have birthdays this month. These birthday celebrations go beyond cake and candles — they’re &hellip; &lt;a href=&quot;https://louisvillezoo.org/event/november-2026-birthday-bash/&quot; class=&quot;continue-reading&quot;&gt;Find Out More&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;\n

November Birthday Bash≈ 7.0 mi

November Birthday Bash

Wed, Nov 18 · All day

Louisville Zoo · Louisville · ≈ 7.0 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

You’re invited to a joyful celebration at Louisville Zoo: our November Animal Birthday Bash. This celebration highlights the amazing animals who live at the Zoo that have birthdays this month. These birthday celebrations go beyond cake and candles — they’re … Find Out More Wed 18 <div class="tribe-events-calendar-list__

Trivia Night – Cozy Caper7.2 mi

Trivia Night – Cozy Caper

Wed, Nov 18 · 6:30 PM – 9 PM

Louisville Zoo · Louisville · 7.2 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

&lt;p&gt;Only the greatest detectives will be able to solve the mystery. Answer trivia questions and put together clues to figure out ZOOdunnit.&lt;/p&gt;\n

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