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Louisville Zoo

1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 459-2181
Ranked #13 of 44 attractions in Louisville
4.0 of 5 stars 136 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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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
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

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. More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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13 reviews 13 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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Gorilla forest and polar bear run are fantastic! A wonderful outing for the whole family. More

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Leitchfield, Kentucky
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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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! More

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near Louisville, KY
Senior Contributor
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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person found this review helpful

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. More

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mark501
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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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.\\ More

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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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Louisville, Kentucky
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Louisville zoo tries but it doesn't hold a candle to the San Diego zoo. But, if your land-locked in Kentuckiana with the kids, this will do. It is centrally located and easy to get to. The price is a little high for the size of the zoo and number of attractions. More

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See 36 more reviews by Mojofishing for Louisville
White mills
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

A nice affordable and clean adventure for all age groups! Was pleasantly surprised at affordable food and drink options inside the park and there are also many available choices right outside the park. For the same price as a movie, and you are out in the fresh air making memories! More

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