Zoo & aquarium events in Louisville
50 events. Animal encounters, keeper talks, and special events at zoos and aquariums near Louisville.
Zoo & Aquarium
Stream Stroll Hike
Wed, Aug 26 at 6 PM
Tannery Hill Trail
Zoo & Aquarium
Conservation and Conversations: Urban Green Space (Virtual)
Wed, Aug 26 at 2 PM
Virtual Event
Live Entertainment
World's Championship Horse Show
Wed, Aug 26 at 6:30 PM
Freedom Hall
Festival
World's Championship Horse Show
Thu, Aug 27
Kentucky Exposition Center
Outdoor
Pioneer Day: Farm Animal Feeding Summer Finale
Sat, Aug 29 at 5:30 AM
Blackacre State Nature Preserve & Historic Homestead
Zoo & Aquarium
August Birthday Bash
Sat, Aug 29 at 10 AM
Louisville Zoo
Zoo & Aquarium
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day 2026
Sat, Aug 29 at 10 AM
Louisville Zoo
Zoo & Aquarium
Early Close (Gates close at 2:30 p.m. Exit by 3:30 p.m.)
Sat, Aug 29 at 10 AM
Louisville Zoo
Museum
Black Heritage in Racing Exhibit & Tour
Mon, Aug 31 at 4 AM
Kentucky Derby Museum
Zoo & Aquarium
Wild Workout: Yoga (Giraffe) SOLD OUT
Tue, Sep 1 at 6 PM
Louisville Zoo
Animals
September Meet
Tue, Sep 1
Churchill Downs
Zoo & Aquarium
Louisville Zoo Themed Trivia Nights
Wed, Sep 2 at 2:30 PM
Louisville Zoo
Zoo & Aquarium
Trivia Night – Wild World of Disney
Wed, Sep 2 at 6:30 PM
Louisville Zoo
Zoo & Aquarium
Cinema Safari 2026 – Wicked For Good
Fri, Sep 4 at 8 PM
Louisville Zoo
Outdoor
Fleur de Flea OUTDOOR Vintage Market
Sat, Sep 5 at 6 AM
Waterfront Park Plaza
Zoo & Aquarium
Breakfast with the Beasts: Aldabra Tortoise
Sun, Sep 6 at 9 AM
Louisville Zoo
Zoo & Aquarium
Wild Workout: Yoga (Pinniped) SOLD OUT
Wed, Sep 9 at 6 PM
Louisville Zoo
Sports
Twilight Thursday - General Admission
Thu, Sep 10 at 5 PM
Churchill Downs
Sports
Twilight Thursday - Student Offers
Thu, Sep 10 at 5 PM
Churchill Downs
Sports
Twilight Thursday - Reserved Seating
Thu, Sep 10 at 5 PM
Churchill Downs
Sports
Twilight Thursday - Suites
Thu, Sep 10 at 5 PM
Churchill Downs
Sports
Twilight Thursday - Dining
Thu, Sep 10 at 5 PM
Churchill Downs
Zoo & Aquarium
First Responders Days
Fri, Sep 11 at 10 AM
Louisville Zoo
Sports
Day At The Races - Dining
Fri, Sep 11 at 12:45 PM
Churchill Downs
Sports
Day At The Races - Reserved Seating
Fri, Sep 11 at 12:45 PM
Churchill Downs
Sports
Day At The Races - General Admission
Fri, Sep 11 at 12:45 PM
Churchill Downs
Sports
Day at the Races - Suites
Fri, Sep 11 at 12:45 PM
Churchill Downs
Arts & Crafts
35th Annual Rolling Fork Iron Horse Festival
Sat, Sep 12 at 9 AM
Downtown New Haven
Zoo & Aquarium
Breakfast with the Beasts: Red Panda
Sat, Sep 12 at 9 AM
Louisville Zoo
Sports
Road to the Kentucky Derby Kickoff - General Admission
Sat, Sep 12 at 12:45 PM
Churchill Downs
Outdoor
Blackacre Sunset Music Series: Ida Clare
Sun, Sep 13 at 1 PM
Blackacre State Nature Preserve & Historic Homestead
Zoo & Aquarium
Grandparents Day at the Zoo sponsored by Humana 2026
Sun, Sep 13 at 10 AM
Louisville Zoo
Zoo & Aquarium
Native Plant Sale (September 2026)
Sun, Sep 13 at 10 AM
Louisville Zoo
Zoo & Aquarium
Fall Plant Sale
Fri, Sep 18 at 10 AM
Bernheim Forest & Arboretum
Zoo & Aquarium
BugFest
Sat, Sep 19 at 11 AM
Bernheim Forest & Arboretum
Zoo & Aquarium
Girl Scouts: Girl Scouts and Gorillas 2026
Sat, Sep 19 at 9 AM
Louisville Zoo
Zoo & Aquarium
La Fiesta at the Zoo: A Latin American Heritage Celebration (2026)
Sat, Sep 19 at 10 AM
Louisville Zoo
Sports
Downs After Dark - Dining
Sat, Sep 19 at 6 PM
Churchill Downs
Sports
Downs After Dark - General Admission
Sat, Sep 19 at 6 PM
Churchill Downs
Sports
Downs After Dark-Ticket Package
Sat, Sep 19 at 6 PM
Churchill Downs
Sports
Downs After Dark - Reserved Seating
Sat, Sep 19 at 6 PM
Churchill Downs
Outdoor
Third Sunday Nature Hike
Sun, Sep 20 at 10 AM
Bernheim Forest and Arboretum · Bernheim members $10; Non-members $15
Zoo & Aquarium
September Birthday Bash
Sat, Sep 26 at 10 AM
Louisville Zoo
Zoo & Aquarium
Wildlife Photography (Fall 2026)
Sat, Sep 26 at 9 AM
Louisville Zoo · $40
Zoo & Aquarium
Evening at Isaac's
Sat, Sep 26 at 6 PM
Bernheim Forest & Arboretum
Zoo & Aquarium
Conservation and Conversations: Fuzz (Virtual)
Wed, Sep 30 at 2 PM
Virtual Event
Zoo & Aquarium
Boo at the Zoo (2026)
Thu, Oct 1 at 5 PM
Louisville Zoo
Seasonal
Fall Meet
Thu, Oct 1
Churchill Downs
Zoo & Aquarium
Boo at the Zoo 2026 – Sensory Friendly Night
Wed, Oct 7 at 5 PM
Louisville Zoo
Zoo & Aquarium
Breakfast with the Beasts: Penguins (October)
Sat, Oct 10 at 9 AM
Louisville Zoo
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