Elevating the Youth Voice

The Metro Youth Cabinet is a one-year advisory board to the Mayor and Metro Council. Louisville resident youth ages 16-24, who are invested in preventing youth violence have an opportunity to learn to increase advocacy skills, be more civically engaged in their communities, and give insight on issues that impact our city.

Cabinet Members Receive:

• Insight into Local Government
• Leadership Development skills
• Learn collaborative/group processes
• Opportunity to meet leaders throughout government, community, faith, and corporate organizations 
• Gain knowledge of city violence prevention efforts
• Attendance to various events and activities
• Have voices/thoughts/opinions be heard
• Resume building experiences
• Ability to inform and impact others on a large scale
• 40+ community service hours 
• $1,000 yearly stipend

Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of August 5.

Please note that the schedule may have some delays due to weather or other unforeseen issues. Various lane closures and other impacts will be on-going during these improvements. 

• Wolfcreek Pkwy. from Springdale Rd. to Albrecht Cir. (2^nd intersection)
• Albrecht Cir. from Wolfcreek Pkwy. to Wolfcreek Pkwy.
• Smithfield Rd. from Blankenbaker Ln. to Hanford Ln.
• Daleview Ln. from Apache Rd. to Hanford Ln.
• Knollwood Rd. from Apache Rd. to Daleview Ln.
• Apache Rd. from Blankenbaker Ln. to end of Metro's right-of-way
• Old Springdale Rd. from Springdale Rd. to dead end
• Clarkwood Rd. from Blankenbaker Ln. to Blankenbaker Ln.
• Mohican Hill Ct. from Blankenbaker Ln. to dead end
• Goldsmith Ln. from Bardstown Rd. to Stratford Ave.
• Adams St. from E. Witherspoon St. to Story Ave. (asphalt section only)

  Additionally, various roadway and drainage improvements will occur on:

  • Wolf Run Rd. drainage pipe replacement
  • Jefferson Hill Rd. from Keys Ferry Rd. to Snawder Rd.
  • Old Federal Rd. concrete repairs
  • Minor Lane from Outer Loop to Reeves Rd
  • Christian Way from Shelbyville Rd. to Oxmoor Woods Pkwy.
  • Plum Creek Trail from Routt Rd. to dead end 

The Louisville Zoo has a vibrant new mural featuring a series of animals at the entrance, created by the talented local art collective Often Seen Rarely Spoken (OSRS). This exciting addition enhances the Zoo's entrance and is set to captivate visitors throughout the season.

“The new mural space was a perfect canvas for some animal artwork and nicely complements the new entrance signage that we installed last year,” said Dan Maloney, director of the Louisville Zoo.

Since forming in 2016, OSRS has made a significant impact on Louisville's visual culture, contributing more than 200 murals to the region. Their work includes high-profile collaborations with iconic organizations such as the Belle of Louisville, Racing Louisville, KFC YUM! Center, Norton Children’s Hospital and Louisville Slugger.

“We thoroughly enjoy contributing art to the visual culture of Louisville and think it’s important to capture the opportunity to communicate on blank wall space,” expressed the OSRS collective. “The Zoo is an icon of the city that we all grew up coming to, so it feels full circle coming back as adults to add a piece in the entryway that will be seen by every single person that comes to the zoo. Literally thousands of kids might be inspired by this art in the coming decade, and that effect is hard to measure right now, but we know it’s going to be impactful.”

The mural, which took a week to complete, involved meticulous planning and collaboration between the OSRS artists and zoo staff. “We wanted to create something that would resonate with visitors of all ages and become an integral part of their zoo experience,” said one of the OSRS artists.

Visitors are encouraged to share their photos and experiences on social media using the hashtag #WeAreLouZoo. Additionally, the Zoo has a range of exciting events to enjoy, making this the perfect time to visit. Visit louisvillezoo.org/events for more information.

Zoo Hours

The Zoo is open daily year-round. Spring/summer hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more information.

The Louisville Zoo proudly announces the birth of a Sumatran tiger cub, marking the first tiger birth in more than 20 years for the Zoo. Born at 7:40 p.m. on July 23, 2024, the cub is the offspring of 16-year-old male Kami Sambal (kah-me-sahm-ball) and 14-year-old female Jingga (Jean-gah; like the game). Both mother and cub are thriving under the dedicated care of the Zoo’s expert staff. Jingga is demonstrating all the appropriate behaviors of an experienced mother, grooming, nursing and carrying her neonate cub. 

Currently, the newborn is behind the scenes bonding with mom. Plans for public viewing will be announced via the Zoo’s official channels and website soon. Guests are invited to follow updates and watch the tiger cub’s first weeks by viewing our Tiger Cub Cam at louisvillezoo.org/cubcam.

The last Sumatran tiger cubs born at the Zoo were Leela, Jai, and Mohan in April 2004, followed by two Amur, or Siberian tiger cubs, Irisa and Anya, in October of the same year.

"It’s been a long time since the Zoo has welcomed a tiger cub to our extended family and we are all excited by the arrival of this rare and endangered youngster," said Louisville Zoo Director Dan Maloney. "I commend the Islands and Animal Health teams for their efforts and invite our community to come celebrate with us as we watch this precious cub grow and progress."

A naming contest sponsored by Norton Children’s will be announced in the coming weeks. 

Guests can also “adopt” the tiger cub through a special ADOPTS package which includes a mom and cub plushie, an adoption certificate, the adopter’s name listed on the Zoo’s website, a colorful Zoo magnet and two admission passes to visit to the Louisville Zoo — all for $99. Visit louisvillezoo.org/adopts for more information and to purchase.

About Sumatran Tigers

Sumatran Tigers, the last of the island tiger subspecies, are smaller than mainland tigers and are critically endangered. Fewer than 400 individuals are estimated to still survive in the wild.  Found only on Sumatra, their habitat is threatened primarily by development for palm oil plantations. Palm oil is found in hundreds of foods, cosmetics and cleaning products. As worldwide demand for palm oil accelerates, so does the loss of vital tropical forest lands. These lands are home to thousands of unique plant and animal species. Choosing palm-oil free products and those containing sustainably grown palm oil helps preserve and protect wildlife and wild places.