GREETINGS
Hello!
I’m John Walczak,
Director of your Louisville Zoo.
Great things are always happening at your Zoo. I’ll
be your guide through this issue of Trunkline magazine to give you insight on what’s going on at your
Zoo, some behind-the-scenes information and fun
extra facts about your Louisville Zoo and conservation.
Keep an eye out for my box — I have lots to share
with you!
In this issue, you’ll hear about:
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KINDI: OUR NEW GORILLA GIRL
Meet Kindi, our new infant gorilla and join her on the
path to becoming an adult gorilla.
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Little penguins. Big new world
Our little penguins have arrived at Penguin Cove! Learn
about our new feathered friends.
John Walczak with a baby wallaroo.
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BIRDMAN TAKES FLIGHT AT THE LOUISVILLE ZOO
Get to know Joe Krathwohl, the Birdman® behind our new
Wings of the World Bird Show presented by
Ford Motor Company.
Printed by Publishers
Printing Company,
Shepherdsville, KY.
Cover: Gorilla Keeper Shae Mikel with infant
Designer: Robert Kemnitz
Photographers: Kyle Shepherd, Robert
gorilla Kindi
Contributing Writers: Heather Dishon,
Editorial: Heather Dishon, Robert Kemnitz
Kyle Shepherd, Kelly Grether, Kathleen Johnson,
Robert Kemnitz, Matt Lahm and Karen Maynard
Kemnitz, Heather Dishon, Will Bird, Natasha
Clark Photography, Mackenzie Nelm, Tara Young
Photography
and Maureen Horrigan
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 is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Zoo Hours
Admission
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, KY 40213
March 12 to Sept. 25, 2016
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.)
Visit the website for seasonal pricing.
Telephone
Twilight Hours: June & July, 2016
Thursday, Friday & Saturdays*
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (stay until 8 p.m.)
*The Zoo will close at 2 p.m. (stay until 3 p.m.)
on Sat., June 4 for annual Zoofari! fundraiser
and Sat., August 27 for Brew at the Zoo
Sept. 26 to Mid-March, 2017
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (stay until 5 p.m.)
Zoo Address
Administrative Offices: 502-459-2181
FAX: 502-459-2196
Education: 502-238-5358
Membership Office: 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/plan/shop.
Visit Us Online
Louisvillezoo.org
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