Zoos and Aquariums in Kentucky

Who hasn't been awed by the site of a lumbering elephant or shivered while watching a long gliding shark? The world's forests, jungles, and oceans are filled with fascinating creatures. Whether you are a curious adult or an enthusiastic child, viewing these animals never gets old. So, let UpTake help you find the best zoo or aquarium to visit on your trip in Kentucky and spend a day marveling at interesting wildlife.

Top Locations for Zoos and Aquariums in Kentucky

Best Regions
  1. Mammoth Cave

Best Results for Kentucky Zoos and Aquariums

ALouisville Zoo

Average Rating
5.0
21+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
21+ reviews
Louisville Zoo
Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, KY 40213

BLouisville Zoological Garden

Average Rating
4.5
13+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
4.5
3+ reviews
Epinions.com
4.5
10+ reviews
  • Highlights: gift shop, restrooms, wheelchair acce… more
  • We've always been HUGE zoo fans. Small zoos, large ... more on epinions.com
  • When I was in grade school in the late 19xxs, we had nickel drives to raise ... more on yelp.com
Louisville Zoological Garden
Louisville Zoological Garden
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville,KY,40213

CNewport Aquarium

Average Rating
3.0
14+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
3.0
14+ reviews
  • My family's trip to the aquarium was difficult because we were not permitted ... more on Tripadvisor
  • This place smells like fish... Its actually pretty decent for being in Kentucky ... more on yelp.com
Newport Aquarium
1 Aquarium Way
Newport, KY 41071

DBushs Zoo

Bushs Zoo
856 Old Mammoth Cave Rd
Cave City, KY 42127

ELouisville Zoo

  • Overview Visit more than 1,300 exotic animals in beautiful, naturalistic habitats set amid an amazing botanical garden on 134 rolling acres. The Gorilla Forest features 12 Western lowland gorillas ... more on kentuckytourism.com
  • Overview The Louisville Zoo was founded in 1969, on land acquired by the City of Louisville in the 1960s from the estate of Ben Collins. Much of the initial funding was donated by local philanthropist James... more on Wikipedia
Louisville Zoo
Kentuckys Derby Region - JEFFERSON1100 TREVILIAN WAYPO BOX 37250LOUISVILLE
40201