July 18, 2026 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. FREE with Zoo admission or membership It’s a jolly summer holiday as Santa and Mrs. Claus stop at your Zoo while on vacation. Join them on Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to get your holiday list in early. Character meet and greets are FREE with Zoo admission or your Louisville Zoo Membership. About Meet Me at the Zoo Imagination comes to life as kids (and kids-at-heart) meet some of their favorite characters from books, movies and more throughout the Zoo during this fun event series. Character meet and greets are FREE with Zoo admission or your Louisville Zoo Membership. You’ll have multiple opportunities throughout the year to meet some of your favorite characters. presented by Meet Me at the Zoo March 28 & 29 Bunny Hop Hop over for an EGGstra fun time as you meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs and more.May 16 Storybook Character Day Your favorite characters hop straight off the page and into your Zoo. Meet Curious George, Pete the Cat and more! June 6 Super Summer Saturday Fly, jump or warp your way over to the Zoo to visit with some of your favorite superheroes, here to kick off the summer season. July 18 Summer Santa It’s a jolly summer holiday as Santa and Mrs. Claus stop at your Zoo while on vacation August 8 Royal Rendezvous Join some of your favorite princesses as they close out the summer season with a special soiree at the Zoo.
