Trunkline Magazine (Louisville Zoo) December 2018 | Page 3
GREETINGS
HELLO!
I’m John Walczak, Director of your Louisville Zoo.
Temperatures are down but we’re warming up for a fun-filled
winter season at your Zoo. I’ll be your guide through this issue of
Trunkline magazine, providing behind-the-scenes insights, fun facts
about your Zoo and information about our critical conservation
efforts. Look for the “Did you know?” boxes for more great insider
information I have to share with you.
In this issue, you’ll read about:
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Building Homes for Animals:
Colobus Crossing
Travel to Kenya and the world of
colobus and Schmidt's red-tailed
monkeys as we explore the new
Colobus Crossing exhibit. Learn about
these fascinating species.
Zoo Address
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, KY 40213
Telephone
Administrative Offices: (502) 459-2181
FAX: (502) 459-2196
Education: (502) 238-5358
Membership Office: (502) 459-2287
Share the Season Pinnipeds Aplenty
It's time to share, care and connect.
Give a unique gift while helping to
support wildlife and wild spaces.
See all of our special gift offerings. Glacier Run is bustling with activity.
Meet the three harbor seals that just
arrived in Louisville as well as our
other pinnipeds — a total of 11 seals
and sea lions.
Zoo Hours — Open Daily Admission
Sept. 24, 2018 to March 15, 2019
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (stay until 5 p.m.) Visit the website for seasonal pricing.
Children 2 and under
receive free regular admission.
March 16 to Sept. 22, 2019
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.)
Groups (15 or more) purchase online at
LouisvilleZoo.org/buyonline.
Check website for hours,
early closings & special notices.
Visit Us Online
LouisvilleZoo.org
Follow us on social media
Printed by
Editorial: Heather Dishon,
Maureen Horrigan, Robert Kemnitz
Designer: Robert Kemnitz
Photographers:
Kara Bussabarger, Heather Dishon,
Weasie Gaines Photography,
Fred Hougland, Robert Kemnitz, Kyle Shepherd,
Jerryenne Watson
Contributing Writers:
Heather Dishon, Kelly Grether, Maureen Horrigan,
Fred Hougland, Matt Lahm, Terri Lenahan-Downs,
Karen Maynard, Adam Shaft , Diane Taylor
Trunkline is published four times a year by the Louisville Zoological Garden, John T. Walczak, Director.
The Louisville Zoo, a nonprofit organization and the state zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to bettering
the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience
for visitors and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo, an agency of
Louisville Metro Government, is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
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