Kentucky Shakespeare – The Tempest

April 4, 2026 Performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the MetaZoo Stage Free with Zoo admission or Membership “O brave new world, that has such people in’t!” Kentucky Shakespeare, the Official Shakespeare Festival of Kentucky, presents THE TEMPEST at the Louisville Zoo. Shakespeare’s final play is a testament to the redeeming power of love and forgiveness – featuring fools, spirits, monsters, shipwrecks, and magical spells. This magical comedy is performed with five actors in 80 minutes. FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS Bunny Hop March 28 & 29, 2026 @ 10:00 am Hop over for an EGGstra fun time as you meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs and more. Kentucky Shakespeare – The Tempest April 4, 2026 @ 11:00 am Kentucky Shakespeare, the Official Shakespeare Festival of Kentucky, presents THE TEMPEST at the Louisville Zoo. VIP (Very Important Princesses) Party 2026 April 11 & 12, 2026 Sessions at 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. The Louisville Zoo invites all our VIPs (Very Important Princesses and Princes) to a royal banquet straight out of a fairytale. Join princesses from every kingdom for an enchanting storybook celebration. Native Plant Sale (April 2026) April 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am Browse a selection of native plants available for purchase at the Zoo. Throo the Zoo 5K Run/Walk 2026 May 9, 2026 @ 8:00 am Race on over for the WILDEST 5K in Louisville! This unique course doesn’t just go around the Zoo but takes you on a safari directly “throo” the Zoo! Participants receive a t-shirt, finishers medal, post-race refreshments, PLUS a ticket to visit the Zoo at a much slower pace! Storybook Character Day (2026) May 16, 2026 @ 10:00 am We’re fully booked with friends like Curious George, Clifford, Pete the Cat and more! Join us as your favorite characters hop straight off the page and right to your Zoo! Super Summer Saturday (2026) June 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am Fly, jump or warp your way over to the Zoo to visit with some of your favorite superheroes, here to kick off the summer season. While at the Zoo,…