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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Beasts: Aldabra Tortoise
DTSTART:20260906T130000Z
DTEND:20260906T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z
UID:10003891-1788685200-1788692400@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:food
DESCRIPTION:Buy Now!\nJoin us for Breakfast with the Beasts\, where you’
 ll have the chance to enjoy a morning meal while observing and learning ab
 out the fascinating world of the Aldabra Tortoise. \nWake up with some of 
 your favorite animals in this program that brings a special look into how 
 our animals start the day. Tickets include a hot breakfast featuring a waf
 fle bar (Belgian waffles\, assorted toppings\, sausage links\, fresh brewe
 d coffee\, orange juice and water)\, parking and admission for the day at 
 the Zoo. Plus\, the chance to ask all your questions to our knowledgeable 
 staff! Breakfast will occur near the featured animals’ exhibit area and 
 all programs will feature an exclusive keeper talk along with a chance to 
 create enrichment for one of the Zoo’s animals! \nBreakfast with the Bea
 sts is intended for families with children ages 4 – 18.  Also good for 
 scout and youth groups of the same age. \nPrices\n$40 per person\nAge 2 an
 d Under: $0\nAdvance purchase required. \nBuy Now! \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nBreak
 fast with the Beasts\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast with the Beasts: S
 umatran Tiger (SOLD OUT)\nJuly 18\, 2026 @ 9:00 am \nJoin us for Breakfast
  with the Beasts\, where you’ll have the chance to enjoy a morning meal 
 while observing and learning about the fascinating world of the Sumatran T
 iger. \n \n  \n\nBreakfast with the Beasts: Giraffe\nAugust 8\, 2026 @ 9:0
 0 am \nJoin us for Breakfast with the Beasts\, where you’ll have the cha
 nce to enjoy a morning meal while observing and learning about the fascina
 ting world of Giraffes. \n \n \n\nBreakfast with the Beasts: Orangutan\nAu
 gust 15\, 2026 @ 9:00 am \nJoin us for Breakfast with the Beasts\, where y
 ou’ll have the chance to enjoy a morning meal while observing and learni
 ng about the fascinating world of Orangutans. \n \n \n\nBreakfast with the
  Beasts: Aldabra Tortoise\nSeptember 6\, 2026 @ 9:00 am \nJoin us for Brea
 kfast with the Beasts\, where you’ll have the chance to enjoy a morning 
 meal while observing and learning about the fascinating world of the Aldab
 ra Tortoise. \n \n \n\nBreakfast with the Beasts: Red Panda\nSeptember 12\
 , 2026 @ 9:00 am \nJoin us for Breakfast with the Beasts\, where you’ll 
 have the chance to enjoy a morning meal while observing and learning about
  the fascinating world of red pandas. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Famil
 y Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLooking for more Education Events and programs? \nLe
 arn more!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/breakfast-with-the-beasts-aldabra-tort
 oise-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Senior Sundays in September presented by Humana 2026
DTSTART:20260906T140000Z
DTEND:20260906T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T180751Z
UID:10003971-1788688800-1788714000@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Along with Humana\, the Louisville Zoo is excited to celebrate
  seniors during three Sundays in September. Any senior over the age of 60\
 , will receive FREE admission to the Louisville Zoo on September 6\, 20 an
 d 27 at admission windows ONLY.  And don’t miss Grandparents Day on Sep
 tember 13. \nAs you explore the Zoo\, dive into the fascinating world of o
 ur animal patriarchs and matriarchs! Participate in an interactive scaveng
 er hunt presented by Humana\, where you’ll discover how these majestic e
 lders play a crucial role in species conservation. \nScavenger Hunt:  How
  to Play\n\nUsing your camera-enabled smartphone or tablet\, download the 
 free GooseChase app. (Download on App Store\, Download on Google Play)\nC
 ode: TBACEP  \nParticipants will receive a giveaway from Humana\n\nHumana
  Hydration Station  (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)\nWhile exploring the Zoo on Seni
 or Sundays\, guests will have the opportunity to learn about our animal gr
 andparents and their role in species conservation. Humana will be hosting 
 the Humana Hydration Station in the Snow Leopard PNC Cub House from 10 a.m
 . to 2 p.m.\, dedicated to providing items to help beat the heat like free
  water and cooling towels. \nPresented by
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180751Z
LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U
 nited States
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/senior-sundays-in-september-presented-
 by-humana/2026-09-06/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Flutter Fest 2026 presented by Ford
DTSTART:20260907T140000Z
DTEND:20260907T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T180818Z
UID:10003988-1788775200-1788782400@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Come and be part of our 10th annual Flutter Fest\, where we co
 mmemorate the autumn migration of the monarch butterfly as they journey to
  their overwintering destination in the forested mountains of Mexico! \nJo
 in us to celebrate the annual monarch butterfly migration. Be sure to stop
  by the booths on the front Plaza to participate in the fun. \nSchedule an
 d Activities coming soon! \nDon’t forget to visit the butterfly house on
 e last time before the fun flutters away Sunday\, September 13. \nTake Hom
 e Craft Instructions\n\nClothes Pin Butterfly\nBuggy Head Band\n\nAs a par
 tner of AZA Monarch SAFE\, the Zoo will not be hosting a butterfly release
  program. Mass releases of monarchs are not recommended for the health of 
 wild migrating populations. As a conservation partner\, our focus is helpi
 ng to increase habitats for monarchs and other local pollinators. Any of t
 he few butterflies remaining in our flight house at the end of the season 
 are released but are not part of the migrating generation of butterflies. 
 For more info click here.\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nMONARCHS & MIMOSAS\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\nSaturday\, Sept. 12 from 8:30 – 10 a.m. \nStart your day with a ref
 reshing cocktail as you learn how to create your own pollinator garden fro
 m our experts. This special 21+ class includes guidance on the types of pl
 ants that are most beneficial to attracting pollinators\, how to identify 
 the best location and type of garden for your space\, and how to manage yo
 ur plants to provide the best habitat year-round \nLearn more…\n\n\n\n\n
  \n \n\n\n\n\nPLANT SALES\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. 
 – 1 p.m. \nBrowse a selection of native plants available for purchase at
  the Zoo. Whether you’re just starting out or have been gardening for ye
 ars\, you are sure to find the perfect plants to benefit the pollinators t
 hat visit your at-home habitat. \nLearn more…\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPresented by
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180818Z
LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U
 nited States
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/flutter-fest-2026-presented-by-ford/20
 26-09-07/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Flutter Fest 2026 presented by Ford
DTSTART:20260908T140000Z
DTEND:20260908T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T180818Z
UID:10003989-1788861600-1788868800@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Come and be part of our 10th annual Flutter Fest\, where we co
 mmemorate the autumn migration of the monarch butterfly as they journey to
  their overwintering destination in the forested mountains of Mexico! \nJo
 in us to celebrate the annual monarch butterfly migration. Be sure to stop
  by the booths on the front Plaza to participate in the fun. \nSchedule an
 d Activities coming soon! \nDon’t forget to visit the butterfly house on
 e last time before the fun flutters away Sunday\, September 13. \nTake Hom
 e Craft Instructions\n\nClothes Pin Butterfly\nBuggy Head Band\n\nAs a par
 tner of AZA Monarch SAFE\, the Zoo will not be hosting a butterfly release
  program. Mass releases of monarchs are not recommended for the health of 
 wild migrating populations. As a conservation partner\, our focus is helpi
 ng to increase habitats for monarchs and other local pollinators. Any of t
 he few butterflies remaining in our flight house at the end of the season 
 are released but are not part of the migrating generation of butterflies. 
 For more info click here.\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nMONARCHS & MIMOSAS\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\nSaturday\, Sept. 12 from 8:30 – 10 a.m. \nStart your day with a ref
 reshing cocktail as you learn how to create your own pollinator garden fro
 m our experts. This special 21+ class includes guidance on the types of pl
 ants that are most beneficial to attracting pollinators\, how to identify 
 the best location and type of garden for your space\, and how to manage yo
 ur plants to provide the best habitat year-round \nLearn more…\n\n\n\n\n
  \n \n\n\n\n\nPLANT SALES\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. 
 – 1 p.m. \nBrowse a selection of native plants available for purchase at
  the Zoo. Whether you’re just starting out or have been gardening for ye
 ars\, you are sure to find the perfect plants to benefit the pollinators t
 hat visit your at-home habitat. \nLearn more…\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPresented by
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180818Z
LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U
 nited States
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/flutter-fest-2026-presented-by-ford/20
 26-09-08/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Flutter Fest 2026 presented by Ford
DTSTART:20260909T140000Z
DTEND:20260909T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T180818Z
UID:10003990-1788948000-1788955200@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Come and be part of our 10th annual Flutter Fest\, where we co
 mmemorate the autumn migration of the monarch butterfly as they journey to
  their overwintering destination in the forested mountains of Mexico! \nJo
 in us to celebrate the annual monarch butterfly migration. Be sure to stop
  by the booths on the front Plaza to participate in the fun. \nSchedule an
 d Activities coming soon! \nDon’t forget to visit the butterfly house on
 e last time before the fun flutters away Sunday\, September 13. \nTake Hom
 e Craft Instructions\n\nClothes Pin Butterfly\nBuggy Head Band\n\nAs a par
 tner of AZA Monarch SAFE\, the Zoo will not be hosting a butterfly release
  program. Mass releases of monarchs are not recommended for the health of 
 wild migrating populations. As a conservation partner\, our focus is helpi
 ng to increase habitats for monarchs and other local pollinators. Any of t
 he few butterflies remaining in our flight house at the end of the season 
 are released but are not part of the migrating generation of butterflies. 
 For more info click here.\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nMONARCHS & MIMOSAS\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\nSaturday\, Sept. 12 from 8:30 – 10 a.m. \nStart your day with a ref
 reshing cocktail as you learn how to create your own pollinator garden fro
 m our experts. This special 21+ class includes guidance on the types of pl
 ants that are most beneficial to attracting pollinators\, how to identify 
 the best location and type of garden for your space\, and how to manage yo
 ur plants to provide the best habitat year-round \nLearn more…\n\n\n\n\n
  \n \n\n\n\n\nPLANT SALES\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. 
 – 1 p.m. \nBrowse a selection of native plants available for purchase at
  the Zoo. Whether you’re just starting out or have been gardening for ye
 ars\, you are sure to find the perfect plants to benefit the pollinators t
 hat visit your at-home habitat. \nLearn more…\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPresented by
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180818Z
LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U
 nited States
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/flutter-fest-2026-presented-by-ford/20
 26-09-09/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Wild Workout: Yoga (Pinniped) SOLD OUT
DTSTART:20260909T220000Z
DTEND:20260909T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260827T180724Z
UID:10003678-1788976800-1788982200@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:BUY NOW!\nGate opens at 6 p.m. |  Class begins at 6:30 p.m. \
 nFind your flow at this low-impact\, muscle strengthening workout as you w
 atch our playful pinnipeds (seals and sea lions) gracefully glide through 
 our award-winning exhibit space\, Glacier Run. \n \nJoin us for physical f
 un in the wild! We’re partnering with Flex Appeal to continue special Wi
 ld Workouts at your Zoo this year. We will be offering five unique outdoor
  classes after the Zoo closes\, so you can stretch in some of your favorit
 e exhibit spaces. \nFor beginners and seasoned practitioners alike\, these
  classes are designed to help you increase flexibility\, strengthen muscle
 s\, and improve overall health and recovery. Closed-toed shoes are strongl
 y encouraged. Guests are also encouraged to bring a refillable water bottl
 e that can be used at the bottle refill stations around the Zoo. \nClasses
  are $25 each\, plus a processing fee\, and are available online only. All
  fitness levels and abilities are welcome. Tickets must be purchased onlin
 e prior to the workout in order to attend. \nThe front gate opens at 6:00 
 p.m. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. \nPrices\n$25 per person plus processing f
 ee \nClasses sold out in 2025 — Reserve your spot early! \n\n \n\n\n\n\n
 FITNESS EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWild Workout: Yoga (Glacier Run) – SOLD OU
 T\nJune 22\, 2026 @ 6:00 pm \nJoin us in the arctic-inspired town of Glaci
 er Run where you may see a grizzly or polar bear wandering about. It doesn
 ’t matter if you can BEARly touch your toes\, this workout is perfect fo
 r all fitness levels.  \n  \n\nWild Workout: Pilates (Giraffe) – SOLD O
 UT\nJuly 7\, 2026 @ 6:00 pm \nFind inspiration in nature as you stretch an
 d strike a pose with our giraffe herd looking on. \n \n\nWild Workout: Yog
 a (Butterfly) SOLD OUT\nJuly 22\, 2026 @ 6:00 pm \nStretch your wings alon
 gside our butterflies during this peaceful yoga session. Flitter inside ou
 r butterfly habitat post-workout to enjoy your animal inspiration up-close
 .  \n \n\nWild Workout: Yoga (Colobus) CANCELED\nAugust 1\, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
  \nSwing by and enjoy this one-of-a-kind workout after the Zoo closes. Inc
 rease your flexibility as you enjoy the sights and sounds of our colobus m
 onkey family peering at you from their lush habitat.  \n \n\nWild Workout:
  Pilates (Little Penguin) SOLD OUT\nAugust 19\, 2026 @ 6:00 pm \nEnjoy a l
 ow-impact\, muscle strengthening workout as our playful little penguins lo
 ok on.  \n \n\nWild Workout: Yoga (Giraffe) SOLD OUT\nSeptember 1\, 2026 @
  6:00 pm \nFind inspiration in nature as you stretch and strike a pose wit
 h our giraffe herd looking on. These gentle giants will soothe your mind a
 nd help you find inner peace after a long day \n \n\nWild Workout: Yoga (P
 inniped) SOLD OUT\nSeptember 9\, 2026 @ 6:00 pm \nFind your flow at this l
 ow-impact\, muscle strengthening workout as you watch our playful pinniped
 s (seals and sea lions). \n \n\nThroo the Boo 2026\nNovember 7\, 2026 @ 6:
 00 pm \nDash over and join us for the SWEETEST Fun Run in Louisville! This
  unique course doesn’t just go around the Zoo but takes you directly “
 throo” the Zoo along our popular Boo at the Zoo route.  Race past your f
 avorite Halloween characters and decorations at this fun run full of treat
 s and no tricks.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T180724Z
LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U
 nited States
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/wild-workout-yoga-pinniped/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Flutter Fest 2026 presented by Ford
DTSTART:20260910T140000Z
DTEND:20260910T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T180818Z
UID:10003991-1789034400-1789041600@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Come and be part of our 10th annual Flutter Fest\, where we co
 mmemorate the autumn migration of the monarch butterfly as they journey to
  their overwintering destination in the forested mountains of Mexico! \nJo
 in us to celebrate the annual monarch butterfly migration. Be sure to stop
  by the booths on the front Plaza to participate in the fun. \nSchedule an
 d Activities coming soon! \nDon’t forget to visit the butterfly house on
 e last time before the fun flutters away Sunday\, September 13. \nTake Hom
 e Craft Instructions\n\nClothes Pin Butterfly\nBuggy Head Band\n\nAs a par
 tner of AZA Monarch SAFE\, the Zoo will not be hosting a butterfly release
  program. Mass releases of monarchs are not recommended for the health of 
 wild migrating populations. As a conservation partner\, our focus is helpi
 ng to increase habitats for monarchs and other local pollinators. Any of t
 he few butterflies remaining in our flight house at the end of the season 
 are released but are not part of the migrating generation of butterflies. 
 For more info click here.\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nMONARCHS & MIMOSAS\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\nSaturday\, Sept. 12 from 8:30 – 10 a.m. \nStart your day with a ref
 reshing cocktail as you learn how to create your own pollinator garden fro
 m our experts. This special 21+ class includes guidance on the types of pl
 ants that are most beneficial to attracting pollinators\, how to identify 
 the best location and type of garden for your space\, and how to manage yo
 ur plants to provide the best habitat year-round \nLearn more…\n\n\n\n\n
  \n \n\n\n\n\nPLANT SALES\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. 
 – 1 p.m. \nBrowse a selection of native plants available for purchase at
  the Zoo. Whether you’re just starting out or have been gardening for ye
 ars\, you are sure to find the perfect plants to benefit the pollinators t
 hat visit your at-home habitat. \nLearn more…\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPresented by
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180818Z
LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U
 nited States
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/flutter-fest-2026-presented-by-ford/20
 26-09-10/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:First Responders Days
DTSTART:20260911T140000Z
DTEND:20260911T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260803T182653Z
UID:10003977-1789120800-1789146000@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:The Louisville Zoo is proud to recognize and thank the men and
  women who serve and protect our communities. During First Responders Days
 \, qualifying first responders and military personnel receive free Zoo adm
 ission\, and up to five accompanying guests receive discounted admission. 
 \nFirst Responders Days are September 11 – 13\, 2026. \nThis annual even
 t honors the dedication and sacrifice of our public safety professionals\,
  including those who have responded to emergencies throughout our region a
 nd served our community during times of need. \nFree Admission for Eligibl
 e First Responders and Military Personnel\n  \nWho is eligible?\nThe foll
 owing individuals are eligible for free Zoo admission during First Respond
 ers Days: \n\nFirefighters\nEMTs and paramedics\nPolice officers\nState tr
 oopers\nFederal agents\nInvestigators\nEvidence technicians\nFirearms exam
 iners\nCrime lab technicians\n911 dispatchers\nCorrectional officers\nHand
 writing examiners\nIntelligence analysts\nInvestigative assistants\nActive
 -duty military personnel\nRetired military personnel\n\nWhat You’ll Need
 \nTo receive free admission\, eligible guests should present one of the fo
 llowing at the Zoo entrance: \n\nGovernment-issued badge\nEmployee identif
 ication card\nMilitary identification card\nMilitary retirement identifica
 tion or documentation\n\nGuest Discount\nEach eligible first responder or 
 military member may bring up to five guests\, who will receive 50% off reg
 ular Zoo admission. \nParking\nParking fees are not included and will be c
 harged at the regular rate. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nAre special tick
 ets required?\nNo. Eligible guests can receive the offer by presenting qua
 lifying identification at the admission gate. \nAre advance reservations r
 equired?\nCheck back closer to the event date for any admission procedures
  or updates. \nAre there special programs or activities during First Respo
 nders Days?\nNo additional programming is planned as part of this recognit
 ion weekend. The event focuses on honoring first responders and military p
 ersonnel through complimentary and discounted admission opportunities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T182653Z
LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U
 nited States
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/first-responders-days/2026-09-11/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Flutter Fest 2026 presented by Ford
DTSTART:20260911T140000Z
DTEND:20260911T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T180818Z
UID:10003992-1789120800-1789128000@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Come and be part of our 10th annual Flutter Fest\, where we co
 mmemorate the autumn migration of the monarch butterfly as they journey to
  their overwintering destination in the forested mountains of Mexico! \nJo
 in us to celebrate the annual monarch butterfly migration. Be sure to stop
  by the booths on the front Plaza to participate in the fun. \nSchedule an
 d Activities coming soon! \nDon’t forget to visit the butterfly house on
 e last time before the fun flutters away Sunday\, September 13. \nTake Hom
 e Craft Instructions\n\nClothes Pin Butterfly\nBuggy Head Band\n\nAs a par
 tner of AZA Monarch SAFE\, the Zoo will not be hosting a butterfly release
  program. Mass releases of monarchs are not recommended for the health of 
 wild migrating populations. As a conservation partner\, our focus is helpi
 ng to increase habitats for monarchs and other local pollinators. Any of t
 he few butterflies remaining in our flight house at the end of the season 
 are released but are not part of the migrating generation of butterflies. 
 For more info click here.\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nMONARCHS & MIMOSAS\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\nSaturday\, Sept. 12 from 8:30 – 10 a.m. \nStart your day with a ref
 reshing cocktail as you learn how to create your own pollinator garden fro
 m our experts. This special 21+ class includes guidance on the types of pl
 ants that are most beneficial to attracting pollinators\, how to identify 
 the best location and type of garden for your space\, and how to manage yo
 ur plants to provide the best habitat year-round \nLearn more…\n\n\n\n\n
  \n \n\n\n\n\nPLANT SALES\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. 
 – 1 p.m. \nBrowse a selection of native plants available for purchase at
  the Zoo. Whether you’re just starting out or have been gardening for ye
 ars\, you are sure to find the perfect plants to benefit the pollinators t
 hat visit your at-home habitat. \nLearn more…\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPresented by
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180818Z
LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U
 nited States
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/flutter-fest-2026-presented-by-ford/20
 26-09-11/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Monarchs and Mimosas - Fall 2026
DTSTART:20260912T123000Z
DTEND:20260912T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T000757Z
UID:10003956-1789201800-1789207200@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:drink,education
DESCRIPTION:BUY ONLINE! \nStart your day with a refreshing cocktail as you
  learn how to create your own pollinator garden from our experts. This spe
 cial 21+ class includes guidance on the types of plants that are most bene
 ficial to attracting pollinators\, how to identify the best location and t
 ype of garden for your space\, and how to manage your plants to provide th
 e best habitat year-round. \nGuests will be able to enjoy mimosas and past
 ries during the class and then take home their very own milkweed plant. Wr
 ap your morning up with a visit to our autumn plant sale and purchase some
  additional blooms\, provided by Ironweed Native Plant Nursery\, to start 
 your own home habitat. \nThis is a 21-and-over event. No children will be 
 admitted. \nPrices\n$40 per person. You ticket includes general admission 
 to the Zoo! \nBUY ONLINE! \n\n \n\n\n\n\nMore 21+ Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLook
 ing for more grown-up fun at your Zoo? Enjoy our lineup of adult-only even
 ts this year! Check out similar events at your Zoo like Happy Hours\, Brew
  at the Zoo and Monarchs & Mimosas. \nLearn more…
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T000757Z
LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U
 nited States
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/monarchs-and-mimosas-fall-2026/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Beasts: Red Panda
DTSTART:20260912T130000Z
DTEND:20260912T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z
UID:10003892-1789203600-1789210800@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:food
DESCRIPTION:Buy Now!\nJoin us for Breakfast with the Beasts\, where you’
 ll have the chance to enjoy a morning meal while observing and learning ab
 out the fascinating world of red pandas. \nWake up with some of your favor
 ite animals in this program that brings a special look into how our animal
 s start the day. Tickets include a hot breakfast featuring a waffle bar (B
 elgian waffles\, assorted toppings\, sausage links\, fresh brewed coffee\,
  orange juice and water)\, parking and admission for the day at the Zoo. P
 lus\, the chance to ask all your questions to our knowledgeable staff! Bre
 akfast will occur near the featured animals’ exhibit area and all progra
 ms will feature an exclusive keeper talk along with a chance to create enr
 ichment for one of the Zoo’s animals! \nBreakfast with the Beasts is int
 ended for families with children ages 4 – 18.  Also good for scout and 
 youth groups of the same age. \nPrices\n$40 per person\nAge 2 and Under: $
 0\nAdvance purchase required. \nBuy Now! \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nBreakfast with 
 the Beasts\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast with the Beasts: Sumatran Ti
 ger (SOLD OUT)\nJuly 18\, 2026 @ 9:00 am \nJoin us for Breakfast with the 
 Beasts\, where you’ll have the chance to enjoy a morning meal while obse
 rving and learning about the fascinating world of the Sumatran Tiger. \n \
 n  \n\nBreakfast with the Beasts: Giraffe\nAugust 8\, 2026 @ 9:00 am \nJoi
 n us for Breakfast with the Beasts\, where you’ll have the chance to enj
 oy a morning meal while observing and learning about the fascinating world
  of Giraffes. \n \n \n\nBreakfast with the Beasts: Orangutan\nAugust 15\, 
 2026 @ 9:00 am \nJoin us for Breakfast with the Beasts\, where you’ll ha
 ve the chance to enjoy a morning meal while observing and learning about t
 he fascinating world of Orangutans. \n \n \n\nBreakfast with the Beasts: A
 ldabra Tortoise\nSeptember 6\, 2026 @ 9:00 am \nJoin us for Breakfast with
  the Beasts\, where you’ll have the chance to enjoy a morning meal while
  observing and learning about the fascinating world of the Aldabra Tortois
 e. \n \n \n\nBreakfast with the Beasts: Red Panda\nSeptember 12\, 2026 @ 9
 :00 am \nJoin us for Breakfast with the Beasts\, where you’ll have the c
 hance to enjoy a morning meal while observing and learning about the fasci
 nating world of red pandas. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Family Events\n
 \n\n\n\n\n\nLooking for more Education Events and programs? \nLearn more!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/breakfast-with-the-beasts-red-panda/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:First Responders Days
DTSTART:20260912T140000Z
DTEND:20260912T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260803T182653Z
UID:10003978-1789207200-1789232400@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:The Louisville Zoo is proud to recognize and thank the men and
  women who serve and protect our communities. During First Responders Days
 \, qualifying first responders and military personnel receive free Zoo adm
 ission\, and up to five accompanying guests receive discounted admission. 
 \nFirst Responders Days are September 11 – 13\, 2026. \nThis annual even
 t honors the dedication and sacrifice of our public safety professionals\,
  including those who have responded to emergencies throughout our region a
 nd served our community during times of need. \nFree Admission for Eligibl
 e First Responders and Military Personnel\n  \nWho is eligible?\nThe foll
 owing individuals are eligible for free Zoo admission during First Respond
 ers Days: \n\nFirefighters\nEMTs and paramedics\nPolice officers\nState tr
 oopers\nFederal agents\nInvestigators\nEvidence technicians\nFirearms exam
 iners\nCrime lab technicians\n911 dispatchers\nCorrectional officers\nHand
 writing examiners\nIntelligence analysts\nInvestigative assistants\nActive
 -duty military personnel\nRetired military personnel\n\nWhat You’ll Need
 \nTo receive free admission\, eligible guests should present one of the fo
 llowing at the Zoo entrance: \n\nGovernment-issued badge\nEmployee identif
 ication card\nMilitary identification card\nMilitary retirement identifica
 tion or documentation\n\nGuest Discount\nEach eligible first responder or 
 military member may bring up to five guests\, who will receive 50% off reg
 ular Zoo admission. \nParking\nParking fees are not included and will be c
 harged at the regular rate. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nAre special tick
 ets required?\nNo. Eligible guests can receive the offer by presenting qua
 lifying identification at the admission gate. \nAre advance reservations r
 equired?\nCheck back closer to the event date for any admission procedures
  or updates. \nAre there special programs or activities during First Respo
 nders Days?\nNo additional programming is planned as part of this recognit
 ion weekend. The event focuses on honoring first responders and military p
 ersonnel through complimentary and discounted admission opportunities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T182653Z
LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U
 nited States
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/first-responders-days/2026-09-12/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Flutter Fest 2026 presented by Ford
DTSTART:20260912T140000Z
DTEND:20260912T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T180818Z
UID:10003993-1789207200-1789214400@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:festival,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Come and be part of our 10th annual Flutter Fest\, where we co
 mmemorate the autumn migration of the monarch butterfly as they journey to
  their overwintering destination in the forested mountains of Mexico! \nJo
 in us to celebrate the annual monarch butterfly migration. Be sure to stop
  by the booths on the front Plaza to participate in the fun. \nSchedule an
 d Activities coming soon! \nDon’t forget to visit the butterfly house on
 e last time before the fun flutters away Sunday\, September 13. \nTake Hom
 e Craft Instructions\n\nClothes Pin Butterfly\nBuggy Head Band\n\nAs a par
 tner of AZA Monarch SAFE\, the Zoo will not be hosting a butterfly release
  program. Mass releases of monarchs are not recommended for the health of 
 wild migrating populations. As a conservation partner\, our focus is helpi
 ng to increase habitats for monarchs and other local pollinators. Any of t
 he few butterflies remaining in our flight house at the end of the season 
 are released but are not part of the migrating generation of butterflies. 
 For more info click here.\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nMONARCHS & MIMOSAS\n\n\n\n\n\
 n\n\nSaturday\, Sept. 12 from 8:30 – 10 a.m. \nStart your day with a ref
 reshing cocktail as you learn how to create your own pollinator garden fro
 m our experts. This special 21+ class includes guidance on the types of pl
 ants that are most beneficial to attracting pollinators\, how to identify 
 the best location and type of garden for your space\, and how to manage yo
 ur plants to provide the best habitat year-round \nLearn more…\n\n\n\n\n
  \n \n\n\n\n\nPLANT SALES\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. 
 – 1 p.m. \nBrowse a selection of native plants available for purchase at
  the Zoo. Whether you’re just starting out or have been gardening for ye
 ars\, you are sure to find the perfect plants to benefit the pollinators t
 hat visit your at-home habitat. \nLearn more…\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPresented by
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180818Z
LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U
 nited States
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/flutter-fest-2026-presented-by-ford/20
 26-09-12/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale (September 2026)
DTSTART:20260913T140000Z
DTEND:20260913T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z
UID:10003331-1789293600-1789304400@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:market
DESCRIPTION:Experts agree\, fall is the perfect time to plant! Fall planti
 ng gives new plants a cool growing season\, followed by a winter rest and 
 second strong growing season in the spring before the harsh summer weather
  arrives. \nBrowse a selection of native plants available for purchase at 
 the Zoo. Whether you’re just starting out or have been gardening for yea
 rs\, you are sure to find the perfect plants to benefit the pollinators th
 at visit your at-home habitat. \n$8.00 per plant (includes tax)
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z
LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U
 nited States
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/plant-sale-september-2026/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:First Responders Days
DTSTART:20260913T140000Z
DTEND:20260913T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260803T182653Z
UID:10003979-1789293600-1789318800@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:The Louisville Zoo is proud to recognize and thank the men and
  women who serve and protect our communities. During First Responders Days
 \, qualifying first responders and military personnel receive free Zoo adm
 ission\, and up to five accompanying guests receive discounted admission. 
 \nFirst Responders Days are September 11 – 13\, 2026. \nThis annual even
 t honors the dedication and sacrifice of our public safety professionals\,
  including those who have responded to emergencies throughout our region a
 nd served our community during times of need. \nFree Admission for Eligibl
 e First Responders and Military Personnel\n  \nWho is eligible?\nThe foll
 owing individuals are eligible for free Zoo admission during First Respond
 ers Days: \n\nFirefighters\nEMTs and paramedics\nPolice officers\nState tr
 oopers\nFederal agents\nInvestigators\nEvidence technicians\nFirearms exam
 iners\nCrime lab technicians\n911 dispatchers\nCorrectional officers\nHand
 writing examiners\nIntelligence analysts\nInvestigative assistants\nActive
 -duty military personnel\nRetired military personnel\n\nWhat You’ll Need
 \nTo receive free admission\, eligible guests should present one of the fo
 llowing at the Zoo entrance: \n\nGovernment-issued badge\nEmployee identif
 ication card\nMilitary identification card\nMilitary retirement identifica
 tion or documentation\n\nGuest Discount\nEach eligible first responder or 
 military member may bring up to five guests\, who will receive 50% off reg
 ular Zoo admission. \nParking\nParking fees are not included and will be c
 harged at the regular rate. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nAre special tick
 ets required?\nNo. Eligible guests can receive the offer by presenting qua
 lifying identification at the admission gate. \nAre advance reservations r
 equired?\nCheck back closer to the event date for any admission procedures
  or updates. \nAre there special programs or activities during First Respo
 nders Days?\nNo additional programming is planned as part of this recognit
 ion weekend. The event focuses on honoring first responders and military p
 ersonnel through complimentary and discounted admission opportunities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T182653Z
LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U
 nited States
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/first-responders-days/2026-09-13/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Grandparents Day at the Zoo sponsored by Humana 2026
DTSTART:20260913T140000Z
DTEND:20260913T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T180751Z
UID:10003967-1789293600-1789318800@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special day of family fun and adventure at the L
 ouisville Zoo\, where we’re celebrating Grandparents Day in a big way! T
 hanks to Humana\, we’re offering FREE admission for up to two senior adu
 lts (and/or grandparents) when you purchase a regularly priced child or ad
 ult ticket. Zoo members\, you’re included too — bring up to two senior
  adults along for a day of memories that span generations. \nAs you explor
 e the Zoo\, dive into the fascinating world of our animal grandparents! Pa
 rticipate in an interactive scavenger hunt presented by Humana\, where you
 ’ll discover how these majestic elders play a crucial role in species co
 nservation. \nScavenger Hunt:  How to Play\n\nUsing your camera-enabled s
 martphone or tablet\, download the free GooseChase app. (Download on App S
 tore\, Download on Google Play)\nCode: TBACEP  \nParticipants will recei
 ve a giveaway from Humana\n\nHumana Hydration Station  (10 a.m. – 2 p.m
 .)\nFeeling the heat? No worries! Humana is here to keep you cool at the H
 umana Hydration Station in the Snow Leopard PNC Cub House. Stop by for fre
 e water and cooling towels to ensure your day is as refreshing as it is ex
 citing \nDon’t miss this chance to honor the grandparents in your life w
 ith a day full of discovery\, learning\, and laughter at the Louisville Zo
 o! \n  \nPresented by
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180751Z
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/grandparents-day-at-the-zoo-sponsored-
 by-humana-2026/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Girl Scouts:  Girl Scouts and Gorillas 2026
DTSTART:20260919T130000Z
DTEND:20260919T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T180723Z
UID:10003980-1789808400-1789815600@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Girl Scouts and their families are invited to enter the zoo ea
 rly and help us celebrate World Gorilla Day! We’ll be celebrating with s
 pecial gorilla focused activity stations\, keeper talks\, and a chance to 
 learn about the Gorillas on the Line program\, a national conservation act
 ion project! \nPrices\n$15 per person (adults and children)\nAdvance purch
 ase required. \nBUY NOW!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T180723Z
LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U
 nited States
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/girl-scouts-and-gorillas-2026/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:La Fiesta at the Zoo: A Latin American Heritage Celebration (2026)
DTSTART:20260919T140000Z
DTEND:20260919T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260820T180731Z
UID:10003332-1789812000-1789830000@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:community,festival
DESCRIPTION:September 19\, 2026\n10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nFREE with Zoo admissio
 n or Louisville Zoo membership \nJoin the Louisville Zoo for a fun celebra
 ción! \nPartners from throughout our community will be here to share info
 rmation and resources\, festive music\, vibrant art and more. Plus\, you c
 an participate in a virtual scavenger hunt that takes you on a journey thr
 ough the Zoo to learn all about the animals that call Latin America home. 
 \nSCHEDULE\n\n \n\nFront Plaza\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nMéxico Lindo\nExperience t
 he vibrant sights and sounds of Mexico through traditional music\, colorfu
 l costumes\, and energetic performances.\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nQue Siga La Tradi
 ción\nCelebrate Hispanic heritage with lively folkloric dance and music t
 hat honors cultural traditions passed down through generations.\n\n \n\nMe
 taZoo Stage\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMariachi Sensación\nEnjoy the rich harmonies
  and timeless melodies of a talented mariachi ensemble performing beloved 
 Mexican favorites.\n\n\n11:30 a.m.\nHora Certa\nFeel the rhythm of Brazil 
 with an engaging performance featuring Latin-inspired music\, dance\, and 
 cultural flair.\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nMariachi Alegre\nThis dynamic mariachi gro
 up brings festive energy to the stage with spirited vocals\, traditional i
 nstruments\, and crowd-pleasing songs.\n\n\n\n  \nMENU\nV=Vegetarian  |
   GF= Gluten Free \nLakeside\n\nBeef Empanadas: Empanadas are the nationa
 l dish of Argentina. This flaky pastry is filled with beef short rib and M
 anchego cheese. Topped with fresh salsa criolla. Served with a side of cre
 amy avocado sauce.\nFried Plantain Chips (V/GF): Common in the Latin Islan
 d nations of the Caribbean\, these sweet plantains are fried until golden 
 brown. Served with a drizzle of brown butter condensed milk. Garnished wit
 h toasted coconut.\n\nWild Burger\n\nBarbacoa/Chicken Tinga Tacos (3):  T
 ender Mexican beef braised beef with chiles and citrus. Shredded and serve
 d in corn tortillas. With diced onion\, cilantro and a side of guacamole.\
 nChoripan: Chorizo sausage link served Argentinian style on a roll with ch
 imichurri aioli and salsa criolla. Served with fried potatoes.\nChicken Ca
 usa (GF): This cold “farmer’s food” from Peru layers creamy aji Amar
 illo pureed potatoes\, avocado\, chicken salad and rocoto sauce.\n\nAfrica
 n Outpost\n\nBarbacoa/Chicken Tinga Torta: Tender shredded chicken tinga s
 immered in a smoky chipotle-tomato sauce. Layered with creamy avocado\, pi
 ckled onions and queso fresco.\nPapusas (GF): These toasty\, stuffed masa 
 griddle cakes from El Salvador & Honduras can be made with a variety of fi
 llings. Available with plain cheese. Topped with cortido slaw and a side o
 f salsa rosada.\nChicken Causa (GF): This cold “farmer’s food” from 
 Peru layers creamy aji Amarillo pureed potatoes\, avocado\, chicken salad 
 and rocoto sauce.\n\nThe Coop\n\nSalchipapas (GF): A classic Latin America
 n street food. Fresh cut fries topped with sliced\, char-grilled hot dog a
 nd a trio of sauces including cilantro\, aji amarillo and salsa verde.\nCh
 icken Causa (GF): This cold “farmer’s food” from Peru layers creamy 
 aji Amarillo pureed potatoes\, avocado\, chicken salad and rocoto sauce.\n
 \nSpecialty Non-Alcoholic Drinks Served at\nCanteen\, Bomassa\, Lakeside\,
  Wild Burger\n*Guests will have the option to add a shot of Tequila to eit
 her of these drinks for a fee \n\nBrazilian Limonada: This refreshing\, cr
 eamy lime based drink with deep cultural roots in Brazil. It is made from 
 fresh squeezed limes\, water\, sugar\, ice and sweetened condensed milk.\n
 Agua Fresca: This drink from Mexico meaning “fresh water” in Spanish\,
  is a traditional beverage made by blending water with fruits\, flowers\, 
 seeds\, or grains\, and sweetening it.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T180731Z
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/la-fiesta-at-the-zoo-a-latin-american-
 heritage-celebration-2026/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Senior Sundays in September presented by Humana 2026
DTSTART:20260920T140000Z
DTEND:20260920T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T180751Z
UID:10003972-1789898400-1789923600@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Along with Humana\, the Louisville Zoo is excited to celebrate
  seniors during three Sundays in September. Any senior over the age of 60\
 , will receive FREE admission to the Louisville Zoo on September 6\, 20 an
 d 27 at admission windows ONLY.  And don’t miss Grandparents Day on Sep
 tember 13. \nAs you explore the Zoo\, dive into the fascinating world of o
 ur animal patriarchs and matriarchs! Participate in an interactive scaveng
 er hunt presented by Humana\, where you’ll discover how these majestic e
 lders play a crucial role in species conservation. \nScavenger Hunt:  How
  to Play\n\nUsing your camera-enabled smartphone or tablet\, download the 
 free GooseChase app. (Download on App Store\, Download on Google Play)\nC
 ode: TBACEP  \nParticipants will receive a giveaway from Humana\n\nHumana
  Hydration Station  (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)\nWhile exploring the Zoo on Seni
 or Sundays\, guests will have the opportunity to learn about our animal gr
 andparents and their role in species conservation. Humana will be hosting 
 the Humana Hydration Station in the Snow Leopard PNC Cub House from 10 a.m
 . to 2 p.m.\, dedicated to providing items to help beat the heat like free
  water and cooling towels. \nPresented by
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180751Z
LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U
 nited States
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/senior-sundays-in-september-presented-
 by-humana/2026-09-20/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Wildlife Photography (Fall 2026)
DTSTART:20260926T130000Z
DTEND:20260926T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260826T180725Z
UID:10003975-1790413200-1790420400@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Sept. 26 from 9 – 11 a.m.\n$60 non-member/ $40 me
 mbers  — price includes all-day admission to the Zoo! \n\nCalling all b
 udding photographers! \n\nbuy online\n\n\nInterested in getting started in
  wildlife photography? The Louisville Zoo and Murphy’s Camera are here t
 o help! Murphy’s Camera expert Ayrica Bishop will introduce you to camer
 a basics\, the exposure triangle\, composition\, and how to make the most 
 of available light. Zoo Public Relations Manager Kyle Shepherd will share 
 photographic tips on animal behaviors to watch for and the best moments to
  capture dynamic action shots throughout the Zoo. \nDesigned for teens (16
  and up) and adults with little to no wildlife photography experience\, th
 is hands-on session goes beyond the classroom and into the Zoo. Participan
 ts are encouraged to bring their own camera\, whether it’s a DSLR\, mirr
 orless camera\, interchangeable-lens camera or even just your cell phone. 
 \nOn Sept. 26\, we’ll explore the lower half of the Zoo\, from Glacier R
 un to Tiger Taiga\, where you’ll have the opportunity to photograph pola
 r bears\, grizzly bears\, seals\, sea lions\, snow leopards and Amur tiger
 s. Before heading out to capture these incredible mammals\, we’ll expect
  to welcome a few smaller animals into the classroom\, giving participants
  a chance to practice photography techniques in a more controlled setting.
  \nWe hope you can join us! \n\nbuy online
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T180725Z
LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U
 nited States
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/wildlife-photography-fall-2026/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:September Birthday Bash
DTSTART:20260926T140000Z
DTEND:20260926T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z
UID:10003960-1790416800-1790427600@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a joyful celebration at Louisville Zoo: ou
 r September Animal Birthday Bash. This celebration highlights the amazing 
 animals who live at the Zoo that have birthdays this month. \nThese birthd
 ay celebrations go beyond cake and candles — they’re designed to conne
 ct you with the animals in meaningful ways.   \nActivities MAY include: 
  \n\nSpecial Keeper Chats: Hear firsthand stories and insights from the pe
 ople who care for our animals every day.\nUnique Animal Enrichment: Watch
  our birthday stars enjoy special treats and toys designed to engage their
  senses.\n\nMark Your Calendar\nWhether you’re a longtime Zoo member or 
 a first-time visitor\, these monthly celebrations are a great way to deepe
 n your connection with wildlife and support animal care at the Louisville 
 Zoo. \n\n\n\n\nEnrichment & Keeper Talk Schedule\nSUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO
  WEATHER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStay tuned here for the September Birthday Bash line
 up.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/september-2026-birthday-bash/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Senior Sundays in September presented by Humana 2026
DTSTART:20260927T140000Z
DTEND:20260927T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T180751Z
UID:10003973-1790503200-1790528400@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Along with Humana\, the Louisville Zoo is excited to celebrate
  seniors during three Sundays in September. Any senior over the age of 60\
 , will receive FREE admission to the Louisville Zoo on September 6\, 20 an
 d 27 at admission windows ONLY.  And don’t miss Grandparents Day on Sep
 tember 13. \nAs you explore the Zoo\, dive into the fascinating world of o
 ur animal patriarchs and matriarchs! Participate in an interactive scaveng
 er hunt presented by Humana\, where you’ll discover how these majestic e
 lders play a crucial role in species conservation. \nScavenger Hunt:  How
  to Play\n\nUsing your camera-enabled smartphone or tablet\, download the 
 free GooseChase app. (Download on App Store\, Download on Google Play)\nC
 ode: TBACEP  \nParticipants will receive a giveaway from Humana\n\nHumana
  Hydration Station  (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)\nWhile exploring the Zoo on Seni
 or Sundays\, guests will have the opportunity to learn about our animal gr
 andparents and their role in species conservation. Humana will be hosting 
 the Humana Hydration Station in the Snow Leopard PNC Cub House from 10 a.m
 . to 2 p.m.\, dedicated to providing items to help beat the heat like free
  water and cooling towels. \nPresented by
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LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U
 nited States
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/senior-sundays-in-september-presented-
 by-humana/2026-09-27/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Conservation and Conversations: Fuzz (Virtual)
DTSTART:20260930T180000Z
DTEND:20260930T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z
UID:10003668-1790776800-1790780400@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:education,literary
DESCRIPTION:Book Discussion on Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary 
 Roach \nConservation AND Conversations\nDates: Final Wednesday of each mo
 nth\nVirtual sessions: Check dates for times. Sessions on Google Meet\nRe
 cordings available for registered participants upon request.\nIn-person se
 ssions: Check dates for times and locations.\nCost: FREE with admission or
  membership to the Louisville Zoo. \n\nJoin the conversation! Talk with Lo
 uisville Zoo staff and knowledgeable guest presenters about a variety of c
 onservation and environmental topics. Each month will focus on a different
  broad topic (like healthy ecosystem function or native plant management).
  Discussions will be guided by an expert guest presenter or a chosen book.
  \n\nParticipants will receive two to four emails per month with invitatio
 ns to the monthly sessions\, background information on topics and speakers
 \, links to further learning resources and media recommendations\, as well
  as opportunities to provide program feedback. You may request to be remov
 ed from our email list at any time. \n\n\nFree Online Reservation\n\n \n\
 n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nConservation and Conversations\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\
 nConservation and Conversations: Urban Wildlife (Virtual)\nMay 27\, 2026 @
  2:00 pm \nGuest Presenter: wildlife disease ecologist Jake Shurba\, Ph.D.
  student with Clemson University \n \n  \n\nConservation and Conversations
 : Soil (Virtual)\nVirtual:  June 24 at 2 p.m.\n \nJoin us for a discussio
 n on the book Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden by Camille T. D
 ungy. \n \n  \n\nConservation and Conversations: Tigers (Virtual)\nJuly 29
 \, 2026 @ 2:00 pm \nMore information coming soon!\nGuest Presenter to be a
 nnounced. \n \n  \n\nConservation and Conversations: Urban Green Space (Vi
 rtual)\nAugust 26\, 2026 @ 2:00 pm \nMore information coming soon!\nGuest 
 Presenter to be announced. \n \n  \n\n\nVirtual:  Sept. 30 at 2 p.m.\n \n
  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Family Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLooking for 
 more Education Events and programs? \nLearn more!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z
LOCATION:Virtual Event
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/conservation-and-conversations-fuzz-vi
 rtual/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026)
DTSTART:20261001T210000Z
DTEND:20261002T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T180841Z
UID:10003569-1790874000-1790892000@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:holiday
DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5
 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail
 s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \
 nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o
 r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for
  one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex
 perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s
 cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E
 ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14
 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets
 \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 12\n\n\n
 \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p
 rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv
 ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests 
 can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima
 ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the
 ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig
 ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket
  Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l
 ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless 
 Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale
  of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head 
 on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He
 adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view
  the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk
 -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders
  and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n 
 \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, 
 Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor
 y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an
 d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t
 o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the 
 Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh
 is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea
 ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n 
 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in
  the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not 
 scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume 
 masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week
 \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in
  our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak
 en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o
 ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\
 n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n    \n        \n       
      \n                \nParty Tips                    \n                \
 n            \n        \n        \n            \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must
  purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot 
 of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if 
 you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a
 s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth
  treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is 
 our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t
 he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi
 ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr
 ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles
  long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\,
  remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas
 ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\,
  and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n            \n    
     \n    \n\n \n \n \n\n    \n        \n            \n                \nG
 eneral FAQs                    \n                \n            \n        \
 n        \n            \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo
 o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The 
 Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must
  exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai
 n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte
 r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p
 onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif
 t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos
 ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a
 nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou
 r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in
  the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs 
 Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event 
 is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes
 . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues
 ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t
 ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t
 he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin
 g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th
 is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are 
 encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c
 ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend
 ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos
 tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a
 dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a 
 Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin
 g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and 
 included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the 
 Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the 
 Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas
 y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr
 ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u
 nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a
 nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl
 ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select 
 items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera
 ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get
  a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol
 .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis
 ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t
 he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du
 ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca
 n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully 
 charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba
 sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\,
  and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o
 n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid
 e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or
  purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas
 e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa
 lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic
 kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a
 re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets
  at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are 
 only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge
 t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n
 Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang
 es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab
 le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night
 -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij
 er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo
 w! \n            \n        \n    \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n    \n        \n     
        \n                \nMember FAQs                    \n              
   \n            \n        \n        \n            \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m
 embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun
 ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r
 ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas
 e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership
  at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi
 p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli
 ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the 
 gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to
  get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us
  manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu
 mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I 
 attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man
 y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo
 op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur
 chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your 
 membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo
  IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive
  a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af
 ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb
 ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss
 ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member 
 guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick
 ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there
  a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate
 . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl
 uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not
 -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo
 w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma
 intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil
 y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p
 ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled
  “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit
 e about your Experience Level Benefits.  \n            \n        \n    \n\
 n \n \n \n\n    \n        \n            \n                \nTrick-or-Treat
 ing FAQs                    \n                \n            \n        \n  
       \n            \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is 
 reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t
 reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your 
 leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple
 ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca
 n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su
 pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile 
 we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean
 uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I
 f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh
 t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat 
 booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor
 e. \n            \n        \n    \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet
  into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats
 ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’
  Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\,
  green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va
 nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s
 erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug
 ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca
 ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw
 eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep 
 the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov
 er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C
 ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip.
  Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p
 erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas
 es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo
 ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an
 d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem
 ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo 
 at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph
 ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an
 ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit
 h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot
 o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get 
 one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur
 e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night 
 and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem
 ber 12\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n    \n        \n      
       \n                \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here     
                \n                \n            \n        \n        \n     
        \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 
 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres
 ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou
 isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 
 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542
 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij
 er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n            \n        \n    \
 n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our 
 treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo
 ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut
 umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a
 t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your 
 candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p
 urchase. \n\n    \n        \n            \n                \nClick for mor
 e information                    \n                \n            \n       
  \n        \n            \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar
 y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us
 e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful
  creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. 
 Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product
 s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha
 t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass
 ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount
 ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree
 n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. 
 \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out
  during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm
  oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri
 mates.
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URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-01/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026)
DTSTART:20261002T210000Z
DTEND:20261003T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T180841Z
UID:10003570-1790960400-1790978400@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:holiday
DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5
 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail
 s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \
 nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o
 r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for
  one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex
 perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s
 cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E
 ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14
 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets
 \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 12\n\n\n
 \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p
 rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv
 ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests 
 can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima
 ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the
 ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig
 ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket
  Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l
 ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless 
 Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale
  of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head 
 on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He
 adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view
  the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk
 -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders
  and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n 
 \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, 
 Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor
 y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an
 d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t
 o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the 
 Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh
 is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea
 ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n 
 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in
  the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not 
 scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume 
 masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week
 \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in
  our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak
 en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o
 ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\
 n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n    \n        \n       
      \n                \nParty Tips                    \n                \
 n            \n        \n        \n            \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must
  purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot 
 of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if 
 you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a
 s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth
  treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is 
 our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t
 he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi
 ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr
 ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles
  long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\,
  remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas
 ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\,
  and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n            \n    
     \n    \n\n \n \n \n\n    \n        \n            \n                \nG
 eneral FAQs                    \n                \n            \n        \
 n        \n            \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo
 o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The 
 Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must
  exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai
 n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte
 r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p
 onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif
 t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos
 ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a
 nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou
 r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in
  the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs 
 Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event 
 is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes
 . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues
 ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t
 ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t
 he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin
 g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th
 is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are 
 encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c
 ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend
 ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos
 tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a
 dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a 
 Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin
 g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and 
 included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the 
 Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the 
 Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas
 y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr
 ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u
 nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a
 nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl
 ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select 
 items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera
 ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get
  a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol
 .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis
 ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t
 he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du
 ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca
 n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully 
 charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba
 sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\,
  and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o
 n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid
 e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or
  purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas
 e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa
 lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic
 kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a
 re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets
  at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are 
 only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge
 t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n
 Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang
 es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab
 le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night
 -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij
 er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo
 w! \n            \n        \n    \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n    \n        \n     
        \n                \nMember FAQs                    \n              
   \n            \n        \n        \n            \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m
 embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun
 ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r
 ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas
 e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership
  at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi
 p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli
 ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the 
 gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to
  get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us
  manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu
 mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I 
 attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man
 y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo
 op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur
 chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your 
 membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo
  IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive
  a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af
 ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb
 ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss
 ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member 
 guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick
 ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there
  a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate
 . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl
 uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not
 -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo
 w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma
 intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil
 y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p
 ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled
  “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit
 e about your Experience Level Benefits.  \n            \n        \n    \n\
 n \n \n \n\n    \n        \n            \n                \nTrick-or-Treat
 ing FAQs                    \n                \n            \n        \n  
       \n            \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is 
 reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t
 reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your 
 leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple
 ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca
 n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su
 pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile 
 we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean
 uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I
 f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh
 t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat 
 booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor
 e. \n            \n        \n    \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet
  into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats
 ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’
  Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\,
  green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va
 nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s
 erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug
 ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca
 ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw
 eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep 
 the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov
 er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C
 ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip.
  Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p
 erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas
 es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo
 ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an
 d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem
 ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo 
 at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph
 ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an
 ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit
 h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot
 o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get 
 one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur
 e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night 
 and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem
 ber 12\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n    \n        \n      
       \n                \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here     
                \n                \n            \n        \n        \n     
        \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 
 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres
 ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou
 isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 
 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542
 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij
 er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n            \n        \n    \
 n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our 
 treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo
 ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut
 umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a
 t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your 
 candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p
 urchase. \n\n    \n        \n            \n                \nClick for mor
 e information                    \n                \n            \n       
  \n        \n            \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar
 y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us
 e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful
  creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. 
 Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product
 s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha
 t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass
 ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount
 ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree
 n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. 
 \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out
  during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm
  oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri
 mates.
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SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026)
DTSTART:20261003T210000Z
DTEND:20261004T020000Z
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CATEGORIES:holiday
DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5
 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail
 s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \
 nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o
 r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for
  one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex
 perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s
 cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E
 ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14
 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets
 \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 12\n\n\n
 \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p
 rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv
 ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests 
 can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima
 ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the
 ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig
 ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket
  Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l
 ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless 
 Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale
  of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head 
 on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He
 adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view
  the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk
 -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders
  and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n 
 \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, 
 Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor
 y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an
 d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t
 o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the 
 Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh
 is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea
 ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n 
 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in
  the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not 
 scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume 
 masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week
 \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in
  our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak
 en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o
 ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\
 n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n    \n        \n       
      \n                \nParty Tips                    \n                \
 n            \n        \n        \n            \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must
  purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot 
 of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if 
 you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a
 s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth
  treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is 
 our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t
 he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi
 ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr
 ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles
  long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\,
  remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas
 ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\,
  and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n            \n    
     \n    \n\n \n \n \n\n    \n        \n            \n                \nG
 eneral FAQs                    \n                \n            \n        \
 n        \n            \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo
 o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The 
 Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must
  exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai
 n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte
 r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p
 onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif
 t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos
 ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a
 nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou
 r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in
  the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs 
 Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event 
 is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes
 . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues
 ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t
 ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t
 he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin
 g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th
 is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are 
 encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c
 ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend
 ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos
 tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a
 dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a 
 Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin
 g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and 
 included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the 
 Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the 
 Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas
 y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr
 ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u
 nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a
 nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl
 ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select 
 items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera
 ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get
  a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol
 .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis
 ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t
 he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du
 ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca
 n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully 
 charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba
 sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\,
  and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o
 n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid
 e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or
  purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas
 e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa
 lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic
 kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a
 re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets
  at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are 
 only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge
 t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n
 Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang
 es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab
 le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night
 -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij
 er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo
 w! \n            \n        \n    \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n    \n        \n     
        \n                \nMember FAQs                    \n              
   \n            \n        \n        \n            \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m
 embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun
 ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r
 ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas
 e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership
  at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi
 p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli
 ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the 
 gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to
  get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us
  manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu
 mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I 
 attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man
 y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo
 op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur
 chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your 
 membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo
  IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive
  a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af
 ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb
 ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss
 ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member 
 guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick
 ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there
  a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate
 . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl
 uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not
 -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo
 w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma
 intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil
 y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p
 ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled
  “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit
 e about your Experience Level Benefits.  \n            \n        \n    \n\
 n \n \n \n\n    \n        \n            \n                \nTrick-or-Treat
 ing FAQs                    \n                \n            \n        \n  
       \n            \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is 
 reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t
 reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your 
 leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple
 ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca
 n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su
 pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile 
 we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean
 uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I
 f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh
 t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat 
 booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor
 e. \n            \n        \n    \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet
  into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats
 ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’
  Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\,
  green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va
 nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s
 erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug
 ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca
 ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw
 eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep 
 the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov
 er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C
 ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip.
  Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p
 erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas
 es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo
 ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an
 d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem
 ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo 
 at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph
 ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an
 ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit
 h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot
 o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get 
 one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur
 e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night 
 and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem
 ber 12\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n    \n        \n      
       \n                \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here     
                \n                \n            \n        \n        \n     
        \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 
 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres
 ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou
 isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 
 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542
 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij
 er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n            \n        \n    \
 n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our 
 treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo
 ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut
 umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a
 t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your 
 candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p
 urchase. \n\n    \n        \n            \n                \nClick for mor
 e information                    \n                \n            \n       
  \n        \n            \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar
 y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us
 e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful
  creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. 
 Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product
 s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha
 t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass
 ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount
 ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree
 n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. 
 \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out
  during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm
  oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri
 mates.
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X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026)
DTSTART:20261004T210000Z
DTEND:20261005T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T180841Z
UID:10003344-1791133200-1791151200@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:holiday
DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5
 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail
 s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \
 nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o
 r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for
  one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex
 perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s
 cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E
 ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14
 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets
 \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 12\n\n\n
 \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p
 rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv
 ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests 
 can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima
 ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the
 ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig
 ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket
  Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l
 ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless 
 Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale
  of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head 
 on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He
 adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view
  the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk
 -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders
  and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n 
 \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, 
 Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor
 y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an
 d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t
 o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the 
 Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh
 is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea
 ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n 
 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in
  the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not 
 scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume 
 masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week
 \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in
  our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak
 en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o
 ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\
 n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n    \n        \n       
      \n                \nParty Tips                    \n                \
 n            \n        \n        \n            \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must
  purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot 
 of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if 
 you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a
 s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth
  treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is 
 our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t
 he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi
 ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr
 ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles
  long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\,
  remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas
 ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\,
  and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n            \n    
     \n    \n\n \n \n \n\n    \n        \n            \n                \nG
 eneral FAQs                    \n                \n            \n        \
 n        \n            \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo
 o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The 
 Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must
  exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai
 n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte
 r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p
 onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif
 t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos
 ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a
 nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou
 r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in
  the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs 
 Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event 
 is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes
 . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues
 ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t
 ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t
 he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin
 g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th
 is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are 
 encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c
 ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend
 ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos
 tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a
 dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a 
 Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin
 g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and 
 included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the 
 Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the 
 Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas
 y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr
 ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u
 nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a
 nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl
 ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select 
 items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera
 ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get
  a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol
 .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis
 ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t
 he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du
 ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca
 n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully 
 charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba
 sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\,
  and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o
 n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid
 e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or
  purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas
 e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa
 lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic
 kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a
 re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets
  at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are 
 only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge
 t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n
 Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang
 es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab
 le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night
 -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij
 er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo
 w! \n            \n        \n    \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n    \n        \n     
        \n                \nMember FAQs                    \n              
   \n            \n        \n        \n            \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m
 embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun
 ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r
 ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas
 e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership
  at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi
 p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli
 ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the 
 gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to
  get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us
  manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu
 mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I 
 attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man
 y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo
 op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur
 chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your 
 membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo
  IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive
  a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af
 ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb
 ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss
 ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member 
 guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick
 ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there
  a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate
 . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl
 uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not
 -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo
 w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma
 intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil
 y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p
 ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled
  “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit
 e about your Experience Level Benefits.  \n            \n        \n    \n\
 n \n \n \n\n    \n        \n            \n                \nTrick-or-Treat
 ing FAQs                    \n                \n            \n        \n  
       \n            \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is 
 reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t
 reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your 
 leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple
 ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca
 n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su
 pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile 
 we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean
 uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I
 f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh
 t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat 
 booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor
 e. \n            \n        \n    \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet
  into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats
 ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’
  Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\,
  green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va
 nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s
 erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug
 ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca
 ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw
 eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep 
 the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov
 er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C
 ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip.
  Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p
 erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas
 es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo
 ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an
 d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem
 ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo 
 at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph
 ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an
 ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit
 h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot
 o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get 
 one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur
 e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night 
 and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem
 ber 12\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n    \n        \n      
       \n                \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here     
                \n                \n            \n        \n        \n     
        \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 
 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres
 ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou
 isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 
 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542
 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij
 er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n            \n        \n    \
 n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our 
 treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo
 ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut
 umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a
 t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your 
 candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p
 urchase. \n\n    \n        \n            \n                \nClick for mor
 e information                    \n                \n            \n       
  \n        \n            \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar
 y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us
 e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful
  creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. 
 Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product
 s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha
 t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass
 ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount
 ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree
 n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. 
 \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out
  during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm
  oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri
 mates.
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URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-04/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo 2026 - Sensory Friendly Night
DTSTART:20261007T210000Z
DTEND:20261008T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T000751Z
UID:10003566-1791392400-1791403200@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:holiday
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!\nJoin us for a sensory-friendly tric
 k-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music and smaller crowd
 s.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early to reserve your 
 spot.\nBuy Online \n\n  \nOct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–
 30\nNightly 5–9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct
 . 7  (details below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details
  below) *** \nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo fea
 tures trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attrac
 tions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, 
 this party experience is designed to give you all the merry you love with 
 none of the scary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September
  1 at noon (EST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon
 -members\n$14.25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer An
 ytime Tickets\n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning S
 ept. 12\n\n\n\nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exc
 hanges.\nTo provide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be pur
 chased in advance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests age
 s 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the 
 Zoo’s animals will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and
  maintain their regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo a
 t the Zoo night at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included wit
 h your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carous
 el. Festive lighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit
 ! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear t
 he famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lo
 se your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the
  legendary Headless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider Hou
 se\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachni
 ds. This walk-through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-cra
 wling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour
 . \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\
 nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us
  for a sensory-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, l
 ower music and smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to pur
 chase early to reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\na
 t Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit b
 y 8 p.m.)\nThis special night features peanut-free treat booths and added 
 non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \
 n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adult
 s can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family f
 riendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT 
 wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contes
 t!\nEach week\, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costume
 s for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/
 or photos taken at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to
  feature on our social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazi
 ne. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n    \n    
     \n            \n                \nParty Tips                    \n    
             \n            \n        \n        \n            \n \nParty Tip
 s\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or 
 a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the g
 ate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to
  be scanned as you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. R
 eusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 
 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attendi
 ng later in the evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins 
 and the glowing atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The tric
 k-or-treat trail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximat
 ely 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come
  in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wea
 r costume masks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route g
 oes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n     
        \n        \n    \n\n \n \n \n\n    \n        \n            \n      
           \nGeneral FAQs                    \n                \n          
   \n        \n        \n            \n \nDo guests have to be finished and
  leave the Zoo by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. 
 nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. an
 d guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\n
 This is a rain or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet
  you no matter the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited num
 ber of rain ponchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at
  the main gift shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will 
 post any closing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \n
 Can you see animals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse 
 of some of our animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not b
 e viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular sch
 edules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night 
 of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours
  change?\nYes. On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p
 .m. with guests allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the
  Event Team time to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m.
  for Boo at the Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our gu
 ests\, smoking (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grou
 nds during this after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, 
 but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan 
 adults wear costumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be 
 family-friendly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may
  NOT wear costume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the r
 ight to ask adults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site 
 parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for of
 f-site parking or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo
 ’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere ot
 her than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a m
 ember of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nP
 arking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in y
 our ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parki
 ng lot or  unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre
  gift shops and concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and wil
 l sell fun glow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10
 % off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snac
 ks and beverages including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zo
 o members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale ite
 ms or alcohol.  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYe
 s\, the Louisville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited n
 umber) from the front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is
  available during Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric 
 wheelchair can be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unre
 served fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come fi
 rst served basis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat oth
 er Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for 
 information on Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, b
 ehavior inside the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own
  treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies las
 t). And please help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying s
 ustainable palm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more in
 fo) \nAre tickets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.or
 g?\nTickets are available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering An
 ytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other
  tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.or
 g. \nMay I get a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if somethin
 g comes up?\nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refun
 ds or exchanges for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount ti
 ckets available?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase disc
 ounted (night-specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on 
 tickets. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Le
 arn more below! \n            \n        \n    \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n    \n  
       \n            \n                \nMember FAQs                    \n 
                \n            \n        \n        \n            \n \nDo Lou
 isville Zoo members receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can pur
 chase discounted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We 
 reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can
  also purchase extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on yo
 ur membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring
  my membership card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy m
 y ticket online?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and phot
 o IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy
  do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed ti
 ckets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience.
  A limited number of tickets will be available for each evening’s time s
 lot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to 
 attend as many times as you would like. Please note that your admission in
 cludes one loop through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tick
 ets can I purchase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people cov
 ered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership ca
 rds and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\;
  do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for adm
 ission for after-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for
  free as members. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FRE
 E with admission to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\
 , but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced ext
 ra guest tickets at the same time you purchase your online discount ticket
 s. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through 
 the main gate. \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are 
 my rides included or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry 
 to the “not-so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of
  Sleepy Hollow are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to r
 egular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I
  use my Family Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Exper
 ience Event pass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on e
 vents labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information 
 on our website about your Experience Level Benefits.  \n            \n    
     \n    \n\n \n \n \n\n    \n        \n            \n                \nT
 rick-or-Treating FAQs                    \n                \n            \
 n        \n        \n            \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or
 -treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go 
 through the treat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one 
 time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bag
 s?\nYes\, please help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a
  bag\, you can purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main pl
 aza (while supplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain pea
 nuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not
  contain peanuts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that proce
 ss peanuts. If you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-
 Friendly Night on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanu
 t-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pe
 ncils and more. \n            \n        \n    \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n
 \n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and 
 spooky treats! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cr
 eam Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cide
 r ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try ou
 r Midnight Vanilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist t
 o your soft serve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts
 —cinnamon sugar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster
  Mash Funnel Cake\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy.
  From spooky sweets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! 
 \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! G
 uests 21 and over can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, 
 Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Sp
 iked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Gh
 ost Cup—the perfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude 
 alcohol purchases.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you!
  Accessorize your night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Hallowe
 en tote bags and more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off selec
 t items.  (Member discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\
 nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professi
 onal photographers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or pur
 chase photos anytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s
  Art Shoppe with professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members g
 et 10% off photo purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a
  buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporar
 y tattoos—sure to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid
  for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\
 nOn sale September 12\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n    \n 
        \n            \n                \nParticipating Meijer Locations - 
 Click Here                    \n                \n            \n        \n
         \n            \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299
 \n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5
 200 \n9500 Preston Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dix
 ie Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffe
 rsonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN
  47150\n812-542-3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-
 3000 \n351 Meijer Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n            \n
         \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n…
  sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn
  how to make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm o
 il candy. \nAutumn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your a
 nimal friends at the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the 
 labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm o
 il before you purchase. \n\n    \n        \n            \n                
 \nClick for more information                    \n                \n      
       \n        \n        \n            \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some p
 otentially scary outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost e
 verything we use! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the worl
 d’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are be
 ing destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil prod
 ucts or products without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-fri
 endly candy that you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are m
 any apps to assist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by
  Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and lo
 ok for the green orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download 
 the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that 
 candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm
  oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting
  Africa’s primates.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000751Z
LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U
 nited States
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026-sensory-friendly-n
 ight/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026)
DTSTART:20261008T210000Z
DTEND:20261009T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T120739Z
UID:10003345-1791478800-1791496800@louisvillezoo.org
CATEGORIES:holiday
DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5
 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail
 s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \
 nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o
 r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for
  one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex
 perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s
 cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E
 ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14
 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets
 \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 12\n\n\n
 \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p
 rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv
 ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests 
 can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima
 ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the
 ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig
 ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket
  Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l
 ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless 
 Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale
  of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head 
 on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He
 adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view
  the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk
 -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders
  and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n 
 \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, 
 Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor
 y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an
 d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t
 o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the 
 Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh
 is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea
 ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n 
 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in
  the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not 
 scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume 
 masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week
 \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in
  our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak
 en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o
 ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\
 n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n    \n        \n       
      \n                \nParty Tips                    \n                \
 n            \n        \n        \n            \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must
  purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot 
 of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if 
 you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a
 s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth
  treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is 
 our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t
 he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi
 ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr
 ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles
  long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\,
  remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas
 ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\,
  and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n            \n    
     \n    \n\n \n \n \n\n    \n        \n            \n                \nG
 eneral FAQs                    \n                \n            \n        \
 n        \n            \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo
 o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The 
 Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must
  exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai
 n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte
 r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p
 onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif
 t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos
 ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a
 nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou
 r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in
  the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs 
 Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event 
 is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes
 . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues
 ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t
 ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t
 he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin
 g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th
 is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are 
 encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c
 ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend
 ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos
 tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a
 dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a 
 Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin
 g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and 
 included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the 
 Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the 
 Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas
 y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr
 ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u
 nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a
 nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl
 ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select 
 items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera
 ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get
  a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol
 .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis
 ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t
 he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du
 ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca
 n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully 
 charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba
 sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\,
  and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o
 n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid
 e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or
  purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas
 e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa
 lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic
 kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a
 re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets
  at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are 
 only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge
 t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n
 Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang
 es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab
 le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night
 -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij
 er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo
 w! \n            \n        \n    \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n    \n        \n     
        \n                \nMember FAQs                    \n              
   \n            \n        \n        \n            \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m
 embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun
 ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r
 ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas
 e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership
  at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi
 p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli
 ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the 
 gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to
  get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us
  manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu
 mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I 
 attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man
 y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo
 op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur
 chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your 
 membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo
  IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive
  a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af
 ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb
 ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss
 ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member 
 guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick
 ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there
  a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate
 . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl
 uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not
 -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo
 w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma
 intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil
 y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p
 ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled
  “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit
 e about your Experience Level Benefits.  \n            \n        \n    \n\
 n \n \n \n\n    \n        \n            \n                \nTrick-or-Treat
 ing FAQs                    \n                \n            \n        \n  
       \n            \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is 
 reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t
 reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your 
 leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple
 ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca
 n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su
 pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile 
 we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean
 uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I
 f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh
 t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat 
 booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor
 e. \n            \n        \n    \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet
  into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats
 ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’
  Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\,
  green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va
 nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s
 erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug
 ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca
 ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw
 eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep 
 the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov
 er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C
 ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip.
  Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p
 erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas
 es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo
 ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an
 d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem
 ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo 
 at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph
 ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an
 ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit
 h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot
 o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get 
 one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur
 e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night 
 and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem
 ber 12\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n    \n        \n      
       \n                \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here     
                \n                \n            \n        \n        \n     
        \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 
 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres
 ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou
 isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 
 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542
 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij
 er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n            \n        \n    \
 n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our 
 treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo
 ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut
 umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a
 t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your 
 candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p
 urchase. \n\n    \n        \n            \n                \nClick for mor
 e information                    \n                \n            \n       
  \n        \n            \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar
 y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us
 e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful
  creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. 
 Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product
 s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha
 t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass
 ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount
 ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree
 n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. 
 \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out
  during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm
  oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri
 mates.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T120739Z
URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-08/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo
X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/
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