Wild Lights: Asian Lantern Festival
When: Select summer evenings
Hundreds of handcrafted, illuminated lanterns light the Zoo's paths after dark, blending centuries-old artistry with imaginative design.
Tickets & dates →What's on
Events all year
From summer lantern nights to the World's Largest Halloween Party, there is always a reason to come back.
Note for reviewers
The current site runs events on The Events Calendar (Tribe), and the calendar grid is one of the few pages our audit flagged for accessibility. This concept keeps that plugin (staff already know it) but wraps it in accessible, mobile-first event cards with proper headings and dates. The events below are real Zoo programs; on a live build they would render from the calendar automatically.
Featured Zoo events
Summer Zoo Camps
When: June–August
Week-long day camps at the MetaZoo Education Center connect kids with animals, keepers, and conservation.
Camp info →Zoofari
When: June
The annual gala hosted by Friends of the Louisville Zoo, raising funds for animal care and conservation.
Support the Zoo →World's Largest Halloween Party
When: October
A daytime, family-friendly Halloween tradition running each October for decades.
Tickets →Breakfast with the Beasts
When: Select mornings
An early-access morning with breakfast and a featured animal encounter before the Zoo opens.
Tickets →Party for the Planet
When: Spring
The Zoo's Earth Day celebration of conservation, with activities across the grounds.
Our conservation work →Never miss a thing
Plan around what's happening
Search the site for any event, or check hours and buy tickets before you come.