GREETINGS
Hi!
I’m John Walczak, Director of your Louisville Zoo.
Warm weather is just around the corner and we’re gearing up for
another season full of adventure. I’ll be your guide through this issue
of Trunkline magazine, providing insights on what’s happening at your
Zoo this Spring while sharing fun facts about our animal ambassadors
and conservation. Just look for the “Inside Your Zoo” box to read this
great information I have to share with you.
In this issue, you’ll read about:
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party for the planet
A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth
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Kindi Turns One
She’s our amazing infant western
lowland gorilla. Kindi is turning one
year old in March! Read about her
journey and see pictures of what
she’s been up to all year.
We’re headed into a pivotal year
for environmental awareness. There
are now 7.3 billion of us sharing the
planet with our evermore rare fellow
species. Join us as we celebrate Earth
Month at the Zoo and learn what you
can do to live in better balance with
our planet. Choose your planetary
legacy everyday!
BIRD SHOWS, Pony rides
& butterflies
This spring is going to be full
of surprises. Learn about the
engaging new experiences we
have in store.
Zoo Address Zoo Hours — Open Daily Admission
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, KY 40213 Sept. 26 to March 17, 2017
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (stay until 5 p.m.)
March 18 to Sept. 24, 2017
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.)
Check our website for summer hours,
early closings & special notices. Visit the website for seasonal pricing and ticket
packages.
Telephone
Administrative Offi ces: (502) 459-2181
FAX: (502) 459-2196
Education: (502) 238-5358
Membership Offi ce: (502) 459-2287
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/buyonline.
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Printing Company,
Shepherdsville, KY.
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LouisvilleZoo.org
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Editorial: Heather Dishon, Maureen Horrigan Photographers: Kara Bassaburger, Heather Jacob Zimmer (at Zymage)
and Robert Kemnitz Dishon, Jill Katka, Robert Kemnitz,
Kyle Shepherd, Shaun Ring Photography,
Weasie Gaines Photography, Michael Maes, Contributing Writers: Heather Dishon,
Designer: Robert Kemnitz
Kelly Grether, Kathleen Johnson, Matt Lahm
Karen Maynard, Amy Seadler, Diane Taylor
Trunkline is published four times a year by the Louisville Zoological Garden, John T. Walczak, Director.
The Louisville Zoo, a nonprofi t 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 scientifi c research and conservation
education. The Zoo is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
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