Louisville Zoo Tour Guide: An Unsurpassed Family Trip on Weekends

One of the major tourist attractions in Kentucky is the Louisville Zoo. It is one of the most entertaining places where you can take your family along during the weekends. Set up in 1969, the zoo currently has over 1,300 animals from various parts of the world. You will come across experience guides, who will brief you about the history, animal species and activities of the zoo.

About Louisville Zoo

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You will get to see a gorilla island, a herpaquarium, and plenty of birds and animal from across the globe. Currently, there are nearly a dozen gorillas, separated by glass doors. Apart from that, there are five Pygmy Hippopotamus and Asian monkeys. The Herpaquarium features over 100 species of amphibians and reptiles as well as fish from different parts of the world.

Things to see in the zoo

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Do not miss out on the rare species of golden frogs. The authority is trying hard to preserve these animals because they are almost extinct. The zoo also features vampire bats that can be viewed closely by the visitors. Besides, you can find Sumatran Tiger, Malayan Tapir, Orangutan, and a large variety of birds.

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There is also a glacier park for kids where they can have fun. Zoo authorities plan to get some arctic animals to enhance the attraction of the place. You can opt for a zoo package that costs $250 for the zoo trip and $200 for a themed family lunch. From September to February it is open from 10 am to 4 pm and March to July, it is open till 7 pm even during weekends.

Louiseville Zoo Information Link

http://www.louisvillezoo.org/info/index.htm