Louisville Zoo • Press Release
Mayor Craig Greenberg is proud to announce the Louisville Zoo has been nominated for two awards as part of USA Today’s “10Best Readers’ Choice Awards” program. The Zoo is nominated as “Best Zoo” and for “Best Zoo Membership.” Voting begins today and continues through Monday, March 10 at 11:59 a.m. EST. The rules allow the public to vote online for one nominee per category, per day.
Guests can vote for the Zoo at https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/45458/ for Best Zoo and https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/45871/ for Best Zoo Membership.
“Our Louisville Zoo is incredible and draws so many people to our city from across the region to enjoy the animals and learn more about our environment,” said Mayor Greenberg. “You know I like to win, so I encourage everyone in our city to vote early and often for our Zoo to receive top honors.”
The USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards highlight top-notch attractions and businesses, providing readers with trusted recommendations. Nominees for all categories are chosen by a panel of relevant experts which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY; editors from 10Best.com; relevant expert contributors; and sources for both these media and other Gannett properties.
The Louisville Zoo was last nominated by USA TODAY for Best Zoo in 2024; that same year the Zoo placed in the top ten for Best Zoo Exhibit for Glacier Run.
The Zoo is among nominees including the Audubon Zoo in Louisiana, Cincinnati and Columbus Zoos in Ohio, and the Honolulu Zoo in Hawaii.
Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Now through March 14, 2025, hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with guests exiting by 5 p.m. The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more information.