Dan Maloney replaces John Walczak, who retired over the summer.
Daniel Maloney will be only the fifth director for the zoo in its 52-year history.
The mechanical marvels are scheduled to arrive on Saturday, June 26.
During the city's budget crisis in 2019, the zoo was asked to look into finding a private party to help run the facility.
Train rides were suspended after a large sinkhole opened up on an unused portion of zoo property in 2019.
The playground that replaces 20-year-old equipment now includes ramps, music and sensory play panels, features for inclusive side-by-side play, slides and a new rubber surface.
City launches national search for new director.
It was a donut-themed party with several items of enrichment for her to play with and eat.
After losing $1 million in 2020 due to pandemic, Louisville Zoo officials happy with current turnout
Like with any other business, the Louisville Zoo has felt the punch of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s looking back as a way to move forward with 2021 and what it has to offer.
The Louisville Zoo has a new baby!