KRS 153.500: Designation of state zoo.

The Louisville Zoological Garden is hereby designated and declared to be the state zoo of

Kentucky. The state zoo, so designated and declared, may create an educational center

called the Metazoo, to serve the entire Commonwealth with a unique educational

experience, may meet with regional and national groups to help develop ideas for

research, conservation and housing of animals in simulated natural habitats, help in

tourist promotion, create and offer visual presentations on the zoo and its programs

throughout the Commonwealth, and be available to work with Kentucky's colleges and

universities in conjunction with accredited programs.