Louisville Zoo offering free admission for active, retired military on Veterans Day

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Louisville Zoo is offering free admission for active and retired members of the military on Veterans Day.

Active, discharged and retired members of the military and their families will all get free admission on Saturday, Nov. 11.

“This is just one way we can thank veterans for their service,” said Louisville Zoo Director Dan Maloney. “We hope to see many of our veterans and other military folks enjoy a day with their families and the animals.”

Those wishing to participate must provide proof of service in one of the following ways: U.S. Uniformed Services ID card, U.S. Uniformed Services Retired ID card, current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), veterans organization card, a photograph in uniform, in-person wearing a uniform, DD214 and citation or commendation and present it at the zoo’s admission windows.

In addition to free admission, the zoo gift shop will be 10 percent off and food and drink concessions will be 50 percent off.

The zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.