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Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo
4.5(4,046)4.5 out of 5 stars, 4046 reviews Louisville, KY
About Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo
Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo offers a unique interactive experience where families can feed and interact with animals such as kangaroos, emus, and wolves, making it a memorable outing for both children and adults.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a fun day out with children.Educational trips for kids interested in wildlife.Visitors seeking a unique experience beyond traditional zoos.All ages enjoy the interactive animal feeding.Younger children (3-10 years) particularly love petting and feeding animals.
Why families love it
- Feeding kangaroos and emus is a major highlight for kids.
- The cave tour provides an educational and fun experience.
- Golf cart rentals enhance mobility and add to the experience.
- Interactive animal experiences (feeding and petting).
- Guided cave tours every half hour.
- Affordable admission with discounts for truck drivers.
Insider tips
- Consider renting a golf cart for easier navigation, especially with kids.
- Visit during warmer months for a full animal experience.
- Bring a cooler for snacks and drinks as coolers are allowed.
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during extremely cold weather when many animals are indoors.
- Peak times during weekends and holidays when the zoo may be crowded.
- Some areas have hills which may be challenging for those with mobility issues.
- Certain animals may not be available during colder months.
- Crowds
- Less crowded during colder months, making it easier to interact with animals.
- Value
- Admission is affordable with discounts for truck drivers; families can enjoy a full day of activities without hidden costs.
- Food
- Coolers are welcome, allowing families to bring their own food and drinks.
- Accessibility
- Paved paths make the zoo accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.
- Safety
- Guided tours in the cave ensure safety and provide educational value.
What parents say
"Such a fun experience for adults and children of all ages. This was our second visit and it was just as much fun as the first time. Feeding the kangaroos was a blast and seeing all the other animals up close was super cool as well. Cautionary note - there are some hills but everything is paved and walkable. If you have a condition that prevents you from walking up hills or for prolonged periods, they do have golf carts to rent."
a month ago
"My whole family absolutely loved this place! Watching the wolves play together was awesome. Petting and feeding the kangaroos was my favorite part and I could have spent the whole day there. My son absolutely loved feeding the emus! The cave tour was awesome too and was nice for the first timers we were with to find out if they liked being in a cave."
3 weeks ago
"What a great place. We couldn’t get enough of feeding the birds. Really affordable, staff was fantastic. The golf cart renting truly was part of the experience, we just loved it, coolers welcome too. I HIGHLY recommend!!"
2 weeks ago
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