The Louisville Zoo is proud to have been nominated for two awards as part of USA Today’s “10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.” The Zoo is nominated as Best Zoo in the United States and the Glacier Run exhibit as the best zoo exhibit in the United States. Voting has begun and continues through Monday, March 4 at 11:59 a.m. EST. The rules allow the public to vote online for one nominee per category, per day. Guests can vote at https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/.
The USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards highlight top-notch attractions and businesses, providing readers with trusted recommendations. Nominees for all categories are chosen by a panel of relevant experts which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY; editors from 10Best.com; relevant expert contributors; and sources for both these media and other Gannett properties.
The Zoo was nominated for Best Zoo in the same awards in 2014 and placed no. 12. Glacier Run won Top Honors by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) exhibit award in 2012.
The Zoo is among nominees like the Audubon Zoo, the Central Park Zoo, the Cincinnati Zoo, the Honolulu Zoo and the San Diego Zoo.
Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Fall/winter hours are 10 a.m. ─ 4 p.m. (stay until 5 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more info.
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The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo 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 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
1. As Valentine’s Day approaches, BBB warns consumers to beware of romance scams. When trying out online dating sites and apps, don’t give out your personal or financial information to anyone you haven’t met in person, and be wary of any requests for money, gift cards, or wire transfers.
2. BBB received a report from a consumer regarding a wage garnishment scam. The consumer received a debt collection mail in the letter and upon contacting the alleged company, was instructed to pay the debt with a prepaid gift card. BBB reminds consumers that any time you are pressured to pay a bill with a gift card, it is likely a scam.
3. A consumer reported a scam to BBB regarding an alleged company called KRM Classic Auto. The consumer drove to Paducah in order to purchase a car from KRM Classic Auto, only to find the business didn’t exist and scammers were using a fake address. BBB reminds consumers to always check a company’s profile on bbb.org before making any purchases.
4. A consumer received a call from a scammer posing as a Deputy Sheriff, claiming the consumer had missed a court appearance as an expert witness. The consumer was instructed to pay fines over the phone. BBB reminds consumers that law enforcement agencies will never contact you by phone to demand payment.
5. A consumer reported a fake AutoZone survey to BBB. After completing the survey in order to receive a prize, the consumer realized their credit card had been charged multiple times for various amounts. BBB warns consumers to beware of unsolicited text messages and emails containing surveys. These are often phishing scams.
6. Multiple consumers have reported reshipping employment scams to BBB involving a scam company called Milladi Express. BBB reminds consumers that any job listing offering a position “examining packages” or “reshipping packages,” or any job that involves receiving other people’s mail at your home address, is a scam.
7. BBB has received reports of scam Medicaid and Medicare phone calls. BBB warns consumers to not give out personally identifiable information or government-issued numbers over the phone. Medicare will never contact you via email or phone to verify personal information.
8. BBB continues to see reports of Facebook Messenger scams. These scams involve Facebook users receiving a message that their profile or account will be deactivated unless they click on a link to confirm their account. This is a scam. Do not click on any links you received in unsolicited messages!
9. BBB has received reports of solar panel scams affecting our consumers. BBB warns consumers to be wary of phony sales reps offering solar panel installations for free or very low costs. Always verify a company first at bbb.org, and don’t fall for high-pressure sales tactics.
10. BBB received a report of a government grant scam from a local consumer. Any grant or scholarship that requires you to pay money upfront in order to receive a large payout is a scam.
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Updated services will include DAPP, Bordetella as well as rabies vaccines. Licensing and microchipping can also be obtained at this event.
Come check out the new Jeffersontown Firehouse!
Sponsored by Councilwoman Parker and Councilmen Benson and Kramer.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (February 5, 2024) – In 1913, renowned Louisville poet, educator, and community leader Joseph S. Cotter, Sr. started an annual storytelling contest for children at the Western Library – the first public library in the US created for Black people and staffed entirely by Black professionals. The ‘storytelling bee,’ as it was often called, was a way to encourage young children to read and learn through the art of storytelling. A perfect marriage of books, literacy, and libraries, the Cotter Storytelling Contest was held annually from 1913 to 1939 and awarded cash prizes to the winners. The names of the winners were even engraved onto a silver loving cup that became known as the ‘Cotter Cup.’
Today, Joseph Cotter’s legacy lives on at the Western Library through the continuation of his storytelling contest, now called the Cotter Cup Storytelling Contest. The Louisville Free Public Library, in partnership with the UofL Writing Center, brought the Cotter Cup Storytelling Contest back to Western in 2021. Open to all Louisville students, grades K-12, the contest now focuses on storytelling through poetry.
Participation in the contest is free and prizes will be awarded to the winners in three age groups. To be eligible, students must register and submit their wholly original poem online at www.LFPL.org/CotterCup no later than March 14 (one entry per student). Computer access and assistance is also available at any Louisville Free Public Library location.
For students looking for additional help with their writing, Western Library will host tutors from the UofL Writing Center every Wednesday, 3 to 6 p.m., January through April. Tutors will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to help students improve their writing skills on school assignments, creative writing projects, and their Cotter Cup entries.
Learn more at www.LFPL.org/CotterCup or call (502) 574-1779.
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Louisville Free Public Library connects the residents of Louisville and Jefferson County to knowledge and information at our locations and on the web at LFPL.org.
The Library – at the crossroads of knowledge and know-how. Visit www.LFPL.org to learn more.
On January 29 TARC debuted the Operational Schedule Adherence Program to improve on-time performance along Routes #4, #10, #23, and #28. When two buses along these lines bunch, the late bus may receive a call from the Control Center to switch to a "Drop Off Only" operation. The bus will no longer stop for pickups until it is told to switch back to standard running or as it drops off passengers.
Passengers can be assured that when a bus switches to "Drop Off Only," the next bus is less than five minutes away. This little one-time delay will mean fewer extensive delays up and down the line.
TARC is implementing this program in response to feedback from our first annual Customer Experience Survey. On-time performance is noted as one of the most important elements of bus service to our customers, and one of the success factors our riders are currently least satisfied with. The Operational Schedule Adherence Program follows the successful pilot program focused only on #23.
For more information please visit https://www.ridetarc.org/tarc-launches-new-initiative-for-more-reliable-buses/
Notice of Public Meeting (23-DDP-0116)
You are invited to attend a review for a REVISED DETAILED DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN with a
MAJOR PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN.
Subject Property: OLD HEADY ROAD
Case Number: 23-DDP-0116
Case Manager: ETHAN LETT (ethan.lett@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Date: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
Learn how to watch and participate online at
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG or:
Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-6230
Or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design for:
• More information on zoning processes
• Public comment opportunities
• Visit https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal for meeting agenda and staff report
A list of persons notified of this proposal is available in the case file.
Persons who desire special accommodations should contact the Planning Commission office at (502) 574-6230 at
least one week prior to this meeting. TDD users please use the Relay Service, 1-800-648-6056.
The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce the return of its popular lantern festival. Back for the fifth year with a lineup of new lanterns, Wild Lights runs select nights March 23 through May 19. Tickets are on sale now at louisvillezoo.org/wildlights.
Wild Lights guests will venture through the Zoo’s 1.4-mile path and experience hand-crafted, illuminated art displays. The event will feature more than 60 individual displays in themed areas depicting nature, coral reefs and Chinese mythology. Select area highlights include a blooming morning glory corridor, a 23-foot-tall octopus and a walk-through phoenix tunnel. Interactive lanterns invite guests to enhance the experience by powering lantern movements, competing in games and more. This 38-night immersive event features live cultural performances including Chinese folk dances, acrobatics and more. There will also be unique handcrafted goods available for purchase along with snacks and cocktails by Service Systems Associates — the Zoo’s food and amenity vendor.
The event is wheelchair and stroller-friendly on a paved path. The festival is a rain or shine event and will be held 7 – 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday nights from March 23 – May 19, 2024. In addition, Wild Lights will run every night during JCPS Spring Break, April 1 – 5, 2024. The Zoo will host a special preview night exclusively for Louisville Zoo members on March 22.
Wild Lights is in partnership with Stewart Promotions and Tianyu Arts & Culture Inc., an international event design company.
PRICING (children under 3 do not require a ticket)
Tickets are available for purchase in advance online only.
Thursday and Sundays
General Admission: $22 adults ages 12 – 59; $18 Children ages 3 – 11/Seniors ages 60+ Louisville Zoo Members: $20 adults ages 12 – 59; $16 Children ages 3 – 11/Seniors ages 60+ Fridays and Saturdays General Admission: $23 adults ages 12 – 59; $19 Children ages 3 – 11/Seniors ages 60+ Louisville Zoo Members: $21 adults ages 12 – 59; $17 Children ages 3 – 11/Seniors ages 60+
All Wild Lights days:
Family 4 Pack General Admission: $70 Family 4 Pack Members: $60
Active-duty military discount (with valid ID): $18 single ticket (up to three family members)
Active military family pack: $65
New for 2024, there are a limited number of “Anytime Tickets” redeemable for any night of the event available for purchase.
Tickets to the March 22 exclusive member preview night will be $16 per person (not age variable) and $55 for a Family 4 Pack.
Regular daytime Zoo admission tickets and Wild Lights tickets must be purchased separately. Parking for this event is $7 and can be purchased in advance online or at the Zoo admission windows. For more information, visit louisvillezoo.org/wildlights.
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The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo 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 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
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