Veterans Day at Louisville Zoo

In honor of this special day, the Zoo, in partnership with Kroger, is offering FREE admission to the military on Veterans Day, Monday. Active, retired, and discharged military members (including National Guard and Army Reserves) and their immediate household dependents can enjoy a day at the Zoo at no cost.

To gain access to the Zoo, our military guests will present proof of military service (including but not limited to: U.S. Uniformed Services ID Card, U.S. Uniformed Services Retired ID Card, current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), veterans organization card (i.e., American Legion, VFW), photograph of themself in uniform, in-person wearing a uniform, DD214 and citation or commendation) and present it to Zoo staff at the Zoo’s admission windows on Nov. 11, 2024
In addition, on this day, active, retired military and their dependents (with a military identification card) will receive:

- 10% off gift shop purchases (certain exceptions may apply)
- 50% off food and drink concessions (not valid for alcohol)

Active military receive free admission year-round at the Zoo. Active military dependents receive 10% off admission year-round. Must be accompanied by active military personnel. Not valid for packages with rides/attractions or special event tickets. Tickets must be purchased at the Zoo windows with a valid ID. Offer not available for online purchases. Military personnel are encouraged to check with the Leisure Travel offices at their bases in advance of their visit for other available discounts.