The Louisville Zoo Trunkline • Spring 2016 • 3
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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 is accredited by the
American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and by the
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Mailing Address:
Zoo Hours:
P.O. Box 37250
Louisville, KY 40233-7250
Through March 11, 2016
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (stay until 5 p.m.)
Delivery Address:
March 12 to Sept. 25, 2016
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.)
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
Visit Us Online:
louisvillezoo.org
Message From Leadership........................................4
Twilight Hours: June & July, 2016
Thursday, Friday & Saturdays*
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (stay until 8 p.m.)
*The Zoo will close at 2 p.m. on Sat.,
June 4 for annual Zoofari! fundraiser
Conservation:
Saving Our Elephant Friends....................................5
Admission
EGGStravanza..........................................................10
Visit the website for seasonal pricing.
LEGO® Fans! (April 14 – May 5)...............................10
Children under 3 receive free
regular admission.
Groups (15 or more), please call
502-238-5348 at least 72 hours
in advance or purchase online at
louisvillezoo.org/plan/shop.
Member News and Zoo Bucks..................................6
A Safari Through New Africa...................................8
Party for the Planet:
A Month-long Celebration of the Earth................11
Trashformation:
A Trash to Treasure Art Contest.............................12
May at the Zoo .......................................................13
New Attractions......................................................14
The Louisville Zoo is an agency of
Louisville Metro, Greg Fischer, Mayor
Calendar at a Glance...............................................15
Metro Council
Friday Night Movie Series.......................................16
Jessica Green, District 1
Barbara Shanklin, District 2
Mary C. Woolridge, District 3
David Tandy, District 4
Cheri Bryant Hamilton, District 5
David James, District 6
Angela Leet, District 7
Tom Owen, District 8
Bill Hollander, District 9
Pat Mulvihill, District 10
Kevin Kramer, District 11
Rick Blackwell, District 12
Vicki Aubrey Welch, District 13
Cindi Fowler, District 14
Marianne Butler, District 15
Kelly Downard, District 16
Glen Stuckel, District 17
Marilyn Parker, District 18
Julie Denton, District 19
Stuart Benson, District 20
Dan Johnson, District 21
Robin Engel, District 22
James Peden, District 23
Madonna Flood, District 24
President David Yates, District 25
Brent Ackerson, District 26
Zoofari!: One Wild Night 2016...............................17
Horticulture: Two Green Thumbs Up!....................18
Zoo Goodies.............................................................19
Education: Camps, Programs and Scouts...............20
Kids For Conservation: Zebra..................................23
Sponsorship Thanks.................................................24
Volunteers: The Heartbeat of the Zoo...................25
Support Your Zoo: Donor Spotlight.......................26
Donor Thanks..........................................................27
Editorial
Zoo Foundation Board Of Directors
Kevin Anderson
Kathryn Arterberry
Cleo Battle
Mark Brown
Mike Dunleavy
Wayne Estopinal
Dr. Larry Florman
Sandra Frazier
Shelisa Gautreaux
Thomas Halbleib, Jr.
Dr. Heidi Hulon
Debbie King
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Heather Dishon, Robert Kemnitz and Maureen Horrigan
Maria Ladd
Mark Loyd
Edgardo Mansilla
Darryl Metzger
Becky Phillips
Stephanie Shea
Bob Smith
Sheryl Snyder
Jessica Thompson
Pattie Dale Tye
Manning Warren III
Jan West
Mark Wheeler
Ex-Officio Members
Maury Buchart
John Parker Lyons
James Peden
Yvette Gentry
Nancy B. Loucks
Doug Shaw
John Walczak
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Contributing Writers
Heather Dishon, Kelly Grether, Kathy Johnson, Robert Kemnitz,
Matt Lahm and Karen Maynard
Design
Robert Kemnitz
Photographers
Natasha Clark Photography, Mackenzie Nelm,
Tara Young Photograpy and Louisville Zoo staff members.
The Trunkline is published four times a year by the
Louisville Zoological Garden, John T. Walczak, Director.
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