Trunkline Magazine (Louisville Zoo) September 2018 | Page 3
GREETINGS
HELLO!
I’m John Walczak, Director of your Louisville Zoo.
Fall is here along with beautiful weather and another "World's
Largest Halloween Party!" presented by Meijer. I’ll be your guide
through this issue of Trunkline magazine, providing behind-the-
scenes insights and fun facts about your Zoo, conservation and our
critical efforts. Keep an eye out for the “Inside Your Zoo” and "Did
You Know" boxes for lots of great info I have to share with you.
In this issue, you’ll read about:
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New membership level Kooky. Not Spooky!
An exciting new offering! Get more
animal experiences, bring more guests,
meet more Zoo keepers, and learn how
you are helping to save wildlife and
wild places while still enjoying some of
your favorite rides and attractions! Get your costumes ready — that
very special time of year is here!
Learn about this year's spectacular
"World's Largest Halloween Party"
presented by Meijer.
Building a World for Animals
Have you noticed the construction
around the Zoo? Learn more about all
the pieces and parts it takes to build a
new home for Zoo animals!
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
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Zoo Hours — Open Daily Admission
March 17 to Sept. 23, 2018
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.) Visit the website for seasonal pricing.
Children 2 and under
receive free regular admission.
Sept. 24, 2018 to March 15, 2019
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (stay until 5 p.m.)
Groups (15 or more) purchase online at
LouisvilleZoo.org/buyonline.
Check website for fall 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, Cindy Froman, Robert Kemnitz,
Kyle Shepherd and MetaZoo Educators
Cover Photo: John Nation
Contributing Writers: Heather Dishon,
McKenzie Gollar, Kelly Grether, Maureen Horrigan,
Robert Kemnitz, Matt Lahm, Morgan Rost, Amy
Seadler, Adam Shaft, Kyle Shepherd, 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 American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and by the
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
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