LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Editor's Note: The above video is from July 2019.
To celebrate National Zookeeper's Week, employees at the Louisville Zoo are having fun on social media by posting some pretty "wild" photos.
The zookeepers recreated their favorite animal photos and the Zoo posted side-by-side comparisons on its social media pages. Staff members weren't afraid to go all out, getting into straw, mud and even a barrel for the pictures.
"Keepers work hard but they play hard too," the Zoo said in the caption.
Some of the zoo's most popular animals, including gorillas and a polar bear, make appearances in the photos.
See for yourself how the zookeepers did on their recreations!
Just hanging out
Taking some time to reflect
Soaking up the sun
Don't touch me!
Say cheese!
"No one will find us here."
Having a ball!
Turn that frown upside down
Not afraid to get dirty
The Louisville Zoo is open now to members and guests. You can reserve your tickets online. The Wild Lights: Asian Lantern Festival will be extended through August 28 after it was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The zoo is also hosting "Zoo Live," a week-long program that gives kids a unique opportunity to participate in video conferences with the zoo’s education staff, ask questions and complete art and science activities at home. Sessions are open through August 14.
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