Nina African petting zoo is the longtime petting zoo located inside of the Lousiville zoo…read more This attraction comes with the cost of admission and does not cost anything. Extra. Which is always nice. The petting zoo is medium sized and enclosed and consists mainly of goats and sheep. The Animals always seem friendly and well taken care of. They do have large sinks and sanitizer stations to clean up after petting the animals. Overall fun and nice perk at the Lousiville zoo that my kids have loved doing for years.

There's a nice petting zoo inside of the Louisville zoo. We go in here and pet the goats and the…read moredifferent types of animals. My daughters have a good time every time we go in here to pet all the different kind of animals

The islands is a set of 3-4 different small hut buildings near the main entrance of the Lousiville…read morezoo. The exhibits has always had a rotation of different animals including my favorite animal at the whole zoo the orangutan. He has always been very active and interactive. Will meet you face to face at the glass and put palm to palm with you. Also every playful. The other animals they have in these exhibits are unique and cool to look at as well. This exhibit has been around at least since I was a kid so it isn't newer but it it still holds up. Overall I'm a fan of Thai area. Always the fists thing we visit at the Lousiville zoo as we always tend to walk in and go to the right. Also one of my all time favorites of my oldest daughter (now a teenager) on her first zoo trip getting very excited to see an orangutan.

The islands is one of the first attraction to see you as you walk into the mall zoom. Soon as you…read moreenter the park is to the right and it offers a wide variety of animals that are in the islands. Birds chimpanzees different animals like that. One of the better parts of a zoom opinion is the islands. They have a lot of neat things to say like my daughters favorite the penguins

Zoo Lou! The zoo is…read morea great place to visit! The Louisville zoo delivers in all kinds of ways. You can choose to buy tickets on line or in person. Make sure and purchase a membership if you visit the zoo lots. The parking can be purchased when you buy tickets, it's the easier way. After purchasing tickets, remember that it's hot and humid here . The best habitat to visit is the bird sanctuary. The humidity is high here and it's counterproductive with all sorts of ways of keeping it cool. The bird here will talk and communicate with one another. It's a great way to see the intelligence of these creatures. Most of the larger species of animals have issues dealing with the hot and humid conditions that the summer temperatures have here in the Midwest. The zoo does a great job at keeping their habitats cool and close to their natural environments. The zoo has all sorts of different kinds of wildlife to visit. The diversity of the animals are represented here by the zoo and all its wildlife partners and programs. We enjoyed the Lou Zoo and will continue to return . As the conditions of the seasons change the animals will change as well. We will need to come back and see how they have grown . Until next t

We've got a pretty great zoo. With my partner, we've been…read moremembers for the last year and one or both of us goes at least a couple times a month if only for a walk with exotic animal views. I love that they started an early morning free admission walking club and I know a lot of people who have made use of that. The special events (Boo at the Zoo, Asian Lights, etc.) have been well done and I can only imagine are a boon to the institution. Last year, my sister and some friends and I did a group photo shoot at the Zoo while they had a cross-property dinosaur exhibit on display to wrap up her bachelorette weekend, and it was a fun silly time. Worth a visit, with or without kids. There is something for everyone to enjoy here.

Visited for the first time this morning for a trail race and got to experience a lot of the nature…read morepreserve from the trails to the animals. The animals are adorable! Cows, horses, donkeys, a cat, and so many goats. The trails were scenic for a run. I'd love to return to hike them!

This is for the hiking trails- I didn't do much else while I was there except walk over and give…read morethe horses a few scratches. The trails are really pleasant to hike- some are very easy and some are more moderate, and you can get disoriented so be careful. There is a tiny waterfall and ponds and the largest white oak in the state.

Herpaquarium is an indoor exhibit inside the Lousiville zoo that features mainly frogs, snakes, and…read morefish but also has some small exhibits for the Komodo dragon and the very famous albino alligator. This is always a nice easy air conditioned stop for us when we visit the Lousiville zoo. I'm not a big amphibian or fish guy but the kiddos enjoy checking out the snakes snd pretty fish. I personally like the Komodo dragon and the albino alligator. They are a couple of the more unique and cool animals in the entire zoo. Overall while a long time part of the zoo (exhibits been here since I was a little kid) jt still is a cool one that they have done a good job of updating and keeping relevant over the years by adding things like albino gators and Komodo dragons.

I have been to this place for so many years now when we visit the zoo. It has so many snakes and…read moreother frogs and turtles and things. It is cool place that shows all the different reptiles and amphibians from across the world. Nice place to visit.

Simply put, Huber's is a machine, a well-oiled machine…read more My wife grew up visiting Huber's several times a year for Christmas trees, pumpkins, fresh produce, and just about everything else the farm has to offer. When she moved me up here many years ago, one of the first places she took me was Huber's. We've been back countless times over the years, and it never disappoints. Our latest visit included my nephew, his new wife, my niece, and her 10-year-old son. My niece-in-law is from New York City and had never experienced life on a farm. (Last year, we took her to pet a horse for the first time!) So when she wanted to go peach and apple picking, Huber's was the obvious choice. Let's just say she and my 10-year-old great-nephew absolutely loved riding the trams and picking fresh fruit. My nephew and niece enjoyed themselves too, even though they both grew up on a farm in Georgia. My wife and I took a more relaxing approach, sampling some of Huber's excellent adult beverage offerings while enjoying the live band. It was the perfect way to spend an afternoon. All in all, Huber's once again lived up to its reputation as one of the best family destinations around. It offers something for everyone, whether you're looking for fresh produce, family activities, live music, or a great place to unwind. I normally end my reviews by saying, "I'll be back." With Huber's, it's never a question of if--only when. Halloween is just around the corner, and we'll be looking for pumpkins.

I was in Louisville to visit my daughter, son in law and grandkids for the weekend and have always…read morewanted to go to and apple orchard to pick my own apples. My daughter and I did some research and found Huber's. We liked the story of their family legacy and the pictures looked inviting. We went on a Friday afternoon and while busy it wasn't overly packed. We grabbed some of their delicious apple cider donuts and hopped on the wagon, heading to pick apples. It was a neat experience for the kids. They really had fun wandering through picking apples. We got back to the farm market, tasted some of their apple cider, shopped their homemade selections and then due to the cold opted to choose pumpkins already picked instead of going to their pumpkin patch. I'd never seen such massive pumpkins. Each of the 3 kids picked their own pumpkin and little did we realize the price tag. They are $0.60/per pound. My daughter and her husband ended up paying over $50 for pumpkins. Needless to say, I'm not sure they will be doing that again. The ambience is cool. The experience is one of a kind but the pricing for those pumpkins and apples are ridiculous.

Gorilla forest is a world renown and popular attraction located inside the Louisville zoo park…read more This massive exhibit is home to a ton of gorillas and is a great exhibit to explore and learn about. Very large and extensive and very well maintained exhibit. There is always a ton of gorillas here playing and having fun. It seems like they get excitement from people being excited to see them. I'm not sure if this particular gorilla (whose name I forget) is still at the zoo. But for the longest time there was a gorilla who would come up to you at the glass and tap on the window. One day a worker finally said "he wants to see the photos in your phone". So if you pulled out your phone and showed him pics he would tap the glass for when he wanted to see the next picture. Soo cool and my kids absolutely adored it. Overall an amazing and fun game exhibit. I'd say the largest exhibit and beat up to date one at the zoo. These magnificent beings truly have a massive playground to explore and play. Always a favorite for us and others when visiting the Louisville zoo.

Everybody loves the gorillas. This area takes you through a simulated gorilla habitat located in…read morethe Africa section. It is just over 15 years old, opening in 2005, but is well maintained. Betty White was the guest speaker at the opening. It is huge, covering 4 acres. It consists of a discovery trail and 3 gorilla habitats. It was a cold day when I visited so I and most all of the other visitors viewed the gorillas from the indoor habitat. That is where all the gorillas were anyway. I guess it was too cold for them to be outside. Sadly, the gorilla, like so many other animals, is an endangered species that is being brought about due to the loss of their habitat. Zoo exhibits such as this one is vital to the conservation of the species and education about them. The other two habitats are an open air viewing station from a bridge and a station that you can view the animals through a glass. The gorillas were pretty active in the indoor area and had lots to do and toys to play with. One was positioned for the perfect selfie. It is said to have 10 gorillas over here, but I did not see that many. There is also a hippo over here, yes a hippo. in the Hippo Falls subsection of the area. There is a long walkway that connects the habitats that has educational signs about gorillas along the way. There is also a restroom near the end of the area and the African Outpost marks the beginning. Fun Fact: The American Association of Zoos and Aquariums honored the Louisville Zoo's Gorilla Forest exhibit with an award for excellence and innovation. I really like this area. It is a close second to my favorite area of the zoo (Glacier Run is first). This is still a must visit and is a fun area to spend time in, especially if you catch some of the gorillas in an interactive mood.

Several weeks ago I went Gallrein Farms to pick Sunflowers with my girlfriends! We had a great…read moretime. The sunflower field is breathtaking with an array of flowers. We ate corn on the cob (this was included with ticket entry). Great place to hang out with family and friends. It's reasonably priced. Several food trucks and activities. Staff were friendly, I love the market. Fresh produce, gifts and snacks. I will definitely be back with my grandchildren for the pumpkin patch and to get some apple cider and donuts this fall.

I absolutely love sunflowers. I have been looking forward to Gallerin's sunflower festival for the…read morepast two years. I finally got to go this year and it did not disappoint. The sunflowers were in full bloom. There were food trucks with a variety of choices and the staff were so nice. I was able to pick some beautiful flowers at an affordable price. There were also many different beautiful places for pictures. I have been to Gallerin for their fall festivals. Now I m adding the sunflower festival to my yearly outing.

This is THE PLACE to get pumpkins! There are a large variety of pumpkins to choose from and…read moreeverything is decently priced. We purchased four pretty large pumpkins for $30 and two mum flowers for $30. We were able to take some photos with our daughter while we looked around. But what stands out at this place is the staff. They were so helpful and nice. The friendliness of the staff and the experience has guaranteed this farm to be our yearly farm to go to. I would highly recommend!! 10/10

Fun place for the family and their season pass is great if you live close enough to come more than…read moreonce. My only qualms are that there isn't more vendors & food trucks and nightlife activities.

My friends and I booked the Mega Quest and Mega Ziplines for the same day…read more It's a pretty crazy experience to just walk inside such a huge cave and see these obstacle ropes courses. There are lockers available on site to store valuables. It costs $1 for each instance and you need cash. There is a machine to turn $1 and $5 into quarters. We did the Mega Quest first, which was shockingly a huge workout. The employees were cheerful, helpful and explained everything clearly. We worked up a crazy sweat and rested in time for our Mega Ziplines tour. We got Keegyn and Bethany, who were absolutely amazing. We were in GREAT hands! I'm actually terrified of heights but I was very proud of myself for getting through each zip line and keeping my eyes open! The Mega Ziplines course does have options for people to leave if they are too scared/anxious, but there IS a point of no return eventually. This was one hell of a way to spend a day out in some caves. Highly recommend.

This is a "must do" if you are looking for a unique family adventure. Our family group had ages 7…read moreto 57 and everyone was able to have an awesome time. Great professional staff and safety is their #1 priority. Located right in the city, just a short drive to get there. This is the most open cavern I have ever been in and you almost feel like you are in a dark warehouse, it's so big! No "tight" spaces of any kind. Heights might be your issue if that is a concern. If you have any climbing, repelling, spelunking, or exploring experience, this is a "walk in the park" for you. No experience is needed and they take care of everything. All you have to do is zip when you're told. Have fun! Shoutout to Bethany M., an excellent staff member.