Hump Day Happy Hour – Islands Getaway

buy now! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Set your clock to Islands time! Relax with a cool beverage and delicious appetizers while enjoying exclusive keeper talks and animal interactions throughout our popular Islands exhibit area. Tickets include entry, tasty appetizers, and 2 drink tickets redeemable for beer, wine, or a specialty cocktail. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. Schedule Time Description 6:15 –8:00 p.m. Docents/Animal Ambassadors 6:15 – 8:30 p.m. Islands Pavilion and HerpAquarium Open 6:45 p.m. Little Penguin Keeper Chat 7:00 p.m. Tiger Keeper Chat 7:15 p.m. Pelican and/or Tortoise Keeper Chat 7:30 p.m. Orangutan Keeper Chat 7:45 p.m. Komodo Dragon Keeper Chat 8:00 p.m. Cuban Croc Keeper Chat Menu Ponzu glazed pork dumplings with fried Asian slaw Cheesy cast iron elote dip with aged manchego and Gouda. Served with plantain and tortilla chips (vegetarian) Specialty cocktail featuring Mango Rum Punch More drinks will be available! This event is for guests ages 21 and older. No children will be admitted. Outside alcohol will not be permitted. There are no refunds, rainchecks or discounts for this special experience. Ticket Prices $40 per person buy now! 21+ EVENTS Hump Day Happy Hour – Islands Getaway August 26, 2026 @ 6:30 pm Set you clock to Islands time! Relax with a cool beverage and delicious appetizers while enjoying exclusive keeper talks and animal interactions throughout our popular Islands exhibit area. Trivia Night – Wild World of Disney September 2, 2026 @ 6:30 pm Put on your thinking cap (or favorite pair of Mickey ears) for this wild night of trivia. You’ll have to do more than wish upon a star to take the top prize. Skelebration (2026) October 14, 2026 @ 6:00 pm Tickets now on sale! Skelebration returns to the Louisville Zoo on Wednesday, October 14. Hosted by the Friends of the Louisville Zoo, this adults-only (21+) event transforms the Zoo's familiar Boo at the Zoo route into a trick-or-treat adventure for grown-ups. Trivia Night – Cozy Caper November 18, 2026 @ 6:30 pm Only the greatest detectives will be able to solve the mystery. Answer trivia questions and put together clues to figure out ZOOdunnit. Trivia Night – Jungle Bells December 16, 2026 @ 6:30 pm Don your ugliest holiday sweater and test your knowledge for this wildly festive reindeer game.