Louisville Zoo Full Tour - Louisville, Kentucky
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The Louisville Zoo, or the Louisville Zoological Garden, is a 134-acre (54 ha) zoo in Louisville, Kentucky, situated in the city's Poplar Level neighborhood. Founded in 1969, the "State Zoo of Kentucky" currently exhibits over 1,700 animals in naturalistic and mixed animal settings representing both geographical areas and biomes or habitats.
The Louisville Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). During the 2006-07 season, the zoo set an all-time yearly attendance record with 810,546 visitors. The Louisville Zoo's mission is "To better the bond between the people and our planet".
Exhibits: The Louisville Zoo has six zones of exhibits: The Islands, Africa, Glacier Run, Australia, South America and HerpAquarium
Gorilla Forest:
The zoo was awarded the 2003 Association of Zoos and Aquariums Exhibit Award for its 4-acre (16,000 m2) exhibit "Gorilla Forest". The exhibit currently houses eleven western lowland gorillas, five patas monkeys, and two pygmy hippopotamus.
Inside the circular Gorilla Sanctuary, visitors are separated only by glass and can get nose-to-nose with the gorillas. There are also several different outdoor vantage points from which to see the gorillas playing and relaxing.
Herpaquarium:
The HerpAquarium features 100 species of reptiles, amphibians and fish from around the world.
A notable resident of the HerpAquarium is a 6-foot-long (1.8 m) rare white American alligator named King Louie. He is named after King Louis XVI of France, after whom the city of Louisville is also named.
The Louisville Zoo currently houses a group of critically endangered Panamanian golden frogs. The Louisville zoo is working to preserve this species of frog from extinction. Their numbers have declined in the wild partly due to the chytrid fungus and habitat destruction.
On March 31, 2006, the zoo added a bachelor group of seven vampire bats obtained from the Philadelphia Zoo. And another 10 males from the Sedgwick County Zoo were added to the group in late May 2006. Eventually the exhibit will house around 40 bats. The exhibit is designed to look like an old mine shaft. Zoo guests can get an up-close view of the bats flying, eating and raising families.
Islands:
The zoo has a distinctive zoological exhibit called "Islands", which is the first exhibit in the world that uses a system of rotating a variety of animals into one exhibit. This way, the animals can explore different habitats throughout the day, as they would in the wild. This helps to give the animals needed stimulation and heightens their awareness. Moreover, the exhibit is the first to have natural predator and prey in the same space. There are three outdoor exhibit areas and one indoor area. All animals in this exhibit are endangered or threatened species. The animals that are on display here change from day to day so that visitors will have a new and different experience with each visit to the zoo. The animals that can be seen in this exhibit include the Sumatran tiger, orangutan, siamang, babirusa, and the Malayan tapir.
The Islands Pavilion is an indoor area that houses many species of birds, including the white-throated ground-dove. The zoo was the first zoo in the world to hatch this rare dove in captivity. The first hatchling was born on October 17, 2006, and a second followed on December 1, 2006. Some of the other bird species included in the Islands Pavilion are the Mariana fruit dove, Madagascar fody, and the rockhopper penguin. The pavilion also houses the Rodrigues fruit bat, Cuban crocodile, and the Komodo dragon.
Wallaroo Walkabout:
The new Wallaroo Walkabout that opened in 2007 lets guests walk directly through the exhibit which is home to the wallaroo and red-necked wallaby, as well as some Australian birds including the kookaburra, blue-faced honeyeater, emu and the tawny frogmouth. Visitors are able to interact with the wallaroos and wallabies if they stay on the walkway.
Lorikeet Landing:
Lorikeet Landing is an Australian exhibit that is a walkthrough aviary filled with several brightly colored birds known as lorikeets. Visitors can feed nectar to the birds right out of their hands. The lorikeet species at the Louisville Zoo are the black-winged lory, green-naped lorikeet, perfect lorikeet, red lory, and the Swainson's lorikeet.
Glacier Run:
Finished in early 2011, this 4.3-acre (1.7 ha) outdoor exhibit is based on the theme of an old gold-mining town bordered by a glacier. It features polar bears, grizzly bears, seals, and sea lions, as well as a splash park for children. The splash park opened in 2007, and was the first part of this $25 million exhibit to open.
The exhibit also includes classrooms, party rooms available for rental, viewing areas above and below water, and a 200-seat outdoor auditorium for watching animal training demonstrations.
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I love right across from Louisville and thank you for bringing attention to our local zoo, you did it a great justice
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed the Louisville Zoo, the habitats we're amazing.
Thank you so much for visiting our Zoo, and leaving positive comments.
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
I had a blast there, such a fantastic zoo
@shirleys2295
Жыл бұрын
please give your elephants lots of water. Greens all day. watch the HERD video you can learn about these beautiful large animals. I am from Kentucky come on, you are better than this, to deprive these elephants of what they need. I will be checking in on you.
I never get tired of watching your zoo videos. I am a zoo fanatic just like you but I can’t go to all the zoos, so I totally enjoy just watching your videos. Thank you
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
I enjoy sharing my experience at all the places I visit. Showing everything the place has to offer. I'm glad you enjoyed.
Born and raised in Louisville, I've been going to this zoo my whole life. It's come so far, when I was a kid the exhibits were often more like the old snow leopard exhibit that you filmed, small and a little depressing. They've done amazing things with it. Also I have to say that in 48 years of visiting this zoo (at least once a year, often much more) I've seen the maned wolf exactly one time, from a distance. They are very reclusive. The coolest thing is when you're a little distance away and the lion decides to roar. You can hear it all over the whole zoo.
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
This was one of my favorite zoo's. Such a well kept place with lots of great designed habitats. It's nice to go back and see improvements, so you know the animals ate treated very well. Thanks for sharing your memories.
@salscandura6059
2 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin You're right that the purpose of zoos is for conservation and education. However, most guests are stuck in the 19th century with the way they behave.
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
@@salscandura6059 Your correct that some people don't understand the concept of a zoo. Treat the animals with respect, don't bang on stuff to wake them up. Most people I've noticed do the right thing and enjoy the animals without teasing them.
I actually volunteer at the Louisville zoo! I love it here if you ever stop by again go to the goats, I'll probably be there
A little late, but great video! I've lived near/in Louisville my entire life and have always loved coming here. Glad you enjoyed it!
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
It's one of my favorite zoo's I've been to. I really loved the design of the different areas.
I have gone there every Saturday since I was a child. I am 14 and a half now. I went to zoo camp every year, learned the names of the animals, and one time on a special occasion I even got to go behind the scenes during zoo camp and see what the animals do when they're not on exhibit. I know every inch of this place from beginning to end.
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
That's a great opportunity for you. Do you plan to be in the animal field when your older?
@LukeSkywalker-xe5wj
4 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin Definitely. I love animals and would love to work there when I grow up. I've actually been studying them for a long time so i can.
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
I wish you the best, I'm sure it will become a rewarding vocation.
At 36:31 I laughed and thought that little girl was funny. And then you did the same thing later on, your funny🤣. I like watching your videos when I'm having a bad day you brighten my day with your jokes.
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Thank You, i know most of my joke's are Corney but that makes it all the more funny for me. It's nice to hear you enjoy my humour. 😁
@hollycrossman40
Жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin Your welcome😊 Don't ever lose your sense of humor🙂
Been to that one too, glad to see someone else's take on a zoo. Hope to go back to Louisville for some more filming
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
That was my favorite zoo I visited on my road trip thos year. Always up to checking out a new zoo or two. Thanks for watching.
love the jokes tom. keep it up!
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
😄 I was feeling silly that day
Fun fact: The Flamingos were taken off exhibit for a few months where no one could see them because one time a Great Horned Owl startled one of them. It actually flapped it's wings hard enough it managed to get out onto the street.
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
WOW, I didn't think they could fly that far. Gotta keep them mean owls away from the flamingos.
Nice Zoo
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
It's one of my favorite zoo's Angels
Great video and nice zoo. What was your favorite exhibit?
@TomsRoadTrippin
5 жыл бұрын
Thank You, the Louisville Zoo has so many great exhibits. I really enjoyed the Polar Bears habitat.
@warlock1186
5 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin that's great to hear. The polar bear exhibit has won several awards as well as the other exhibits.
45:59 That would be a milk snake :)
@WaltDisneyPlanet
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info 😊
I go a lot due to living close to it. I'm always going to it so I can shoot for my photography portfolio. I grew up with the Louisville Zoo, so I'm especially fond of it. Only zoo I've attended, hopefully I can go to other zoos as well.
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
This was one if my favorite zoo's I have been to. The design of the habitats were so well done. A fantastic experience fir sure. I'm glad your able to enjoy the zoo as much as you do, I hope to return some day to e joy it all over again.
@KohakuShowtime
4 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin That's awesome, springtime this year they are adding a sloth exhibit and having a lantern festival so I'm super stoked about those.
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
Those both sound awesome, hope you enjoy the lantern festival. I attended one at the Memphis Zoo. It was one of the coolest events I have been too.
Also I wuz wondering wut wuz ur very 1st Zoo stop u made on ur veru 1st Toms Road Trippin Video
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
The first animal park was from Gatorland near Orlando, Florida. The first actual zoo was the Chattanooga Zoo in Tennessee.
Also they have both Giraffe and Elephant feeding @ the Cheyenne Mt. Zoo as well so that will b suttin 2 look 4ward 2 on ur May rd. Trip this yr.
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
That sounds fantastic, I do enjoy feeding the giraffe. Never had an opportunity to feed rhinos.
I went to That Zoo Today For a class Field trip and I rode the carousel and a camel
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
That is such a great zoo, fantastic habitats. I got to ride a camel when I was a kid too 😁
You could tell the puma was steressed because cats pace a lot when they are stressed !
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Yeah they do pace when stressed, beautiful animal though.
Knowing that you go to many zoological gardens. I was wondering if you could maybe support washing your hands before touching the animals. There are many people who dont realize the importance of washing your hand before touching the animal. Which leads me to believe if you mention it in your videos it might make some people wash there hands to and help the welfare of animals. Thank you!
@denomonus1035
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry if this came off rude I'm just trying to raise awareness
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
That's a great point, I usually mention in my tours the importance if washing hands. I show hand washing station's near high touch area's such as petting yards. Even more important for aquatic touch pools. Hands need to be clean before and after interactions with animals. I'll be sure to mention it in my tours, Thank You
They recently added a Sloth and a Pelican exhibit
@TomsRoadTrippin
6 ай бұрын
That's great, new animals are always welcome
@treys1607
5 ай бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippinthey also added Red Pandas
Did you hear that they might be getting rid of their Elephants next Spring to make it the Rhinoceros exhibit
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 ай бұрын
They have a very nice habitat for their elephants. It will make an ideal habitat for the critically endangered rinocerous too.
I also saw that they added Komodo Dragons Red Pandas and Toucans
@TomsRoadTrippin
Ай бұрын
That's great, it's already an amazing zoo. Those will be welcome additions.
Glacier run best themed area in a zoo
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
I was impressed with the whole zoo, it's in my top 5 favorite zoo's.
Scarlet King snake
Cardinals and Wildcats See A Zoo. Go Louisville Cardinals!!! Go Big Blue Cats!!! 🎉
I was there today
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
I loved my visit to the Louisville Zoo. I hope you had a great time there too.
I love the elephants there’s a new baby elephant!!!
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
Baby Elephants are so cute, bummer I missed it but happy you got to sre it.
@captainrobots1
4 жыл бұрын
Remember the one years ago died
Have you been to the Denver zoo?
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
Not yet, I haven't made it to Colorado.
Tom, is it worth the drive?
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
Louisville Zoo is a fantastic place. It's on my top 5 zoo's I've been too so far. So many beautifully designed habitats. It was worth the drive for me.
@TheVirtualZoo
3 жыл бұрын
Tom's Road Trippin good to hear definitely have to check it out sometime
@TheVirtualZoo
3 жыл бұрын
Tom's Road Trippin you should do a video on your top 10 favorite zoos and aquariums
Did you hear that they plan to be adding Koalas this Summer
@TomsRoadTrippin
Ай бұрын
That's great to hear, I love Koala 💗
@treys1607
Ай бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin who doesn't
I've been to that one
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
It's a fantastic zoo, I love the habitats there.
@travaehpowell3022
3 жыл бұрын
It was fun but the penguins habitat was broke down so that was fixing it
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
That's always a bummer when the zoo is working on a habitat and you miss the animal.
why there were no penguins
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
Their habitat was being renovated and not available to guest's during my visit.
U can also get Dole Whip in Hawaii
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
I would definitely expect to get one in Hawaii
The grizzly bears and polar bears do share the same enclosure just not at the same time.
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
I figured that was the case, turns out a lot if zoos share space with several different animals.
45:59 that could be a Milk Snake
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
After seeing your post I decided to look it up. Based on the look I believe it's a Scarlet King Snake. They mimic the coloration of a Coral Snake that is venomous. Thanks for your guess.
The African elephant and Asian elephant are the best.
@TomsRoadTrippin
5 жыл бұрын
The brown color on the elephants was from the dirt they spray on themselves. It was nice to see both African and Asian Elephants together.
Cardinals See a Zoo!!!
46:01 I think it’s a milk snake
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You, several others confirmed that's what it is 😁
I think at the time the female passed away Also last time i went the komodo dragon died.
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
It's sad when resident animals die. Usually from old age but at times from being sick.
Haha you said black rattlesnake instead of ratsnake
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
Yea I flubbed that, happens sometimes when I'm trying to show something in between a lot of people.
Did u know they used 2 have Free-Roaming Indian Peafowl but got rid of them
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
They can become a nuisance, very territorial birds.
@treys1607
2 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin believe it or not the real reason they actually got rid of them wuz cuz @ nite the Great Horned Owls wood try 2 prey on them
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
@Trey S That would be quite the meal 😳
Can you come to Columbus zoo
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
I had planned to go there this year when I was in Ohio. I got really sick and had to cut my vacation short and go home. I do plan to return to Ohio but it won't be for a few more years.
@treys1607
Жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin how did u manage 2 make it back home if u were that sick
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
@@treys1607 it took several days to make it home.
@treys1607
Жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin u mean it took several days 2 make it home mileage wise or it took u several days until u felt well enough 2 go home
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
@@treys1607 it would normally be an all-day drive to get home from Ohio to Florida. As I wasn't feeling well it took longer. I stayed overnight at a hotel and finished the drive the following day.
If not then you should go
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
It's on my list, thanks
the elephants need lots of water, and i seen none. I saw no greens for them to eat. If you can,t treat these elephants rigt please give them to someone that can. IF YOU NEED LESSONS GO TO THE HERD SOUTH AFRICA AND THEY WILL TEACH YOU.
I swear they drug the gorillas
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
Gorilla just like Human lay around a lot. I don't expect any animals to be running around all day.
@christopherfrey7232
2 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin I went yesterday and sea lions were constantly playing in the water swimming. They cancelled on the shows thou for some reason so I think they were bored
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
@@christopherfrey7232 Yeah most likely, although they are naturally playful critters. I hope you had fun watching them playing 😁