New Addition at the Louisville Zoo

The Zoo’s spring season launches March 12 when guests can stay at the Zoo a little longer and most rides and attractions will reopen for the season weather-permitting. The Louisville Zoo will begin its camel rides March 19 and introduce a new baby camel.

As the Zoo staff gears up for spring, the Zoo’s hours move to 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (exit by 6) starting March 12 through September 25, 2016. The Zoo’s attractions including the train, tram, carousel and Great Clips Adventure Ropes Courses will also be opening March 12 weather-permitting.

The Zoo’s Splash Park will be opening later this season on Memorial Day weekend. Lorikeet Landing will also reopen later when temperatures reach 50 degrees consistently (temperatures must be 50 or above for lorikeets).

CAMEL RIDES BEGIN MARCH 19

Camels are considered “the ships of the desert.” The Zoo’s 12-year-old male dromedary camels Petey and Amos will join 16-year-old male dromedary camel Max to provide Zoo guests the opportunity to ride a camel beginning March 19. Non-member camel ride tickets will be $6 and Zoo members will be $5. Guests can purchase a camel ride ticket at the admission windows upon entering the Zoo, the train and tram station on the Zoo’s plaza or the camel area. Camel rides will be available 10 a.m – 1 p.m. and 2 – 5 p.m. daily weather-permitting. For ride restrictions visit LouisvilleZoo.org

A month and half old camel calf, Lulu, will be making her debut on March 19 as well. The baby camel will not be available for rides. She is being bottle fed at this time and will continue to be for a few more months.