Trunkline Magazine (Louisville Zoo) June 2018 | Page 3

GREETINGS
HELLO!
I’m John Walczak, Director of your Louisville Zoo.
Summer fun is taking flight at the Louisville Zoo. I’ll be your guide
through this issue of Trunkline magazine, providing behind-the-scenes
insights and fun facts about your Zoo, conservation and our critical
efforts. Keep an eye out for the “Inside Your Zoo” and "Did You Know"
boxes for lots of great info I have to share with you.
In this issue, you’ll read about:
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Who’s New at the Zoo?
A lion, rhino, giraffe and Komodo
dragon — what do all these animals
have in common? They’re new at the
Zoo! Catch a glimpse of our awesome
new animal ambassadors that you can
meet this summer at the Zoo.
Zoo Address
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, KY 40213
Telephone
Administrative Offices: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Education: [phone]
Membership Office: [phone]
Have you "herd" about our goat? Butterflies Return
Meet Titan the goat. This adorable
animal ambassador delights guests of
all ages — but he’s also helping them
to learn about the very special care
our Zoo staff provides for all
creatures large and small. We’re all aflutter for the return of our
Butterflies n’ Blooms experience. Live
your summer in full color — it’s time
to get your cameras ready again for
some amazing photos.
Zoo Hours — Open Daily Admission
March 17 to Sept. 23, 2018
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.) Visit the website for seasonal pricing.
Children 2 and under
receive free regular admission.
Sept. 24, 2018 to March 15, 2019
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (stay until 5 p.m.)
Groups (15 or more) purchase online at
LouisvilleZoo.org/buyonline.
Check website for fall hours, early closings
& special notices.
Visit Us Online
LouisvilleZoo.org
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Printing Company,
Shepherdsville, KY.
Editorial: Heather Dishon,
Maureen Horrigan, Robert Kemnitz
Designer: Robert Kemnitz
Photographers: Kara Bassabarger,
Heather Dishon, Robert Kemnitz,
Kyle Shepherd, Miller Park Zoo, PriceWeber,
Shaun Ring Photography
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Contributing Writers: Heather Dishon, Kelly Grether,
Maureen Horrigan, Fred Hougland, Robert Kemnitz,
Matt Lahm, Dawn Nelms, Amy Seadler, Adam Shaft,
Kyle Shepherd, Diane Taylor
Trunkline is published four times a year by the Louisville Zoological Garden, John T. Walczak, Director.
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, an agency of
Louisville Metro Government, is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and by the
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
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