    Meet Qannik, Louisville Zoo's favorite polar bear! Qannik's story stretched thousands of miles and received national attention in the United States when she was found abandoned on Alaska's North Slope in April 2011. It's time to learn all about Qannik's journey and understand the life of a polar bear. 

Biodiversity

Life on land

Climate change

Climate action

education

Quality education

Join Louisville Zoo and some of their favorite furry friends. In this series, dive into animal rights, ecosystems, conservation and impact to become an animal advocate.

Conservation & Impact At The Zoo              

Opened in 1969, the Louisville Zoo currently exhibits more than 1,100 animals on 130 acres of natural settings representing zoogeographical areas, specific habitat types or special education areas including: Glacier Run, Africa, Islands, New World Exhibits (North, Central and South America), Australian Outback, the HerpAquarium and the Metazoo Education Center. The Zoo’s award-winning Islands, Gorilla Forest and Glacier Run exhibits have been recognized by AZA for their excellence and innovation. 