Plan Your Visit

Asian Elephant

Explore the Little Rock Zoo!

Discover the perfect timing, essential tips, and everything you need to make the most of your visit with our comprehensive guide below:

Best Times to Visit:

• Spring & Fall: These seasons are bustling with excitement! Join us during these times to experience the Zoo at its liveliest.
• Crowd-Free Moments: For a quieter experience, opt for Mondays, Tuesdays, or afternoons any day of the week. The fall season offers particularly delightful visits.
• Note: Thursdays and Fridays mornings in spring may be busy with school groups.

Important Guidelines:

• Respect for Animals: Treat our animal residents with kindness. Avoid loud noises, teasing, throwing objects, and running
• Animal Access: We do not restrict our animals to any specific area during Zoo hours.  Animals have access to both their indoor and outdoor areas, which means some guests may not see an animal right away, however with a little patience animals become visible. We do have indoor and outdoor exhibits, but that isn't the case for all animals.
• No Feeding Policy: Please refrain from feeding the animals to maintain their health and habitat cleanliness
• Respect Local Wildlife: While exploring the Zoo, you may encounter local wildlife such as birds, ducks, rabbits, and squirrels. Please respect these animals by giving them their space. Avoid chasing or bothering them, and instead, appreciate them from a distance. Remember, they are wild animals and deserve our respect.
• Safety First: For your safety and the well-being of the animals, refrain from climbing on or crossing any guardrails, fencing, or barriers.
  • Pets are not allowed on Zoo grounds. Avoid leaving pets in vehicles to ensure their safety and well-being
• Strollers & Wagons: You may bring your own strollers and wagons, or alternatively, Stroller and Scooter Rentals can be found at the Safari Trader Gift Shop. Pedaled devices are not allowed.
• No Outside Food or Drink: For the health and safety of our animals outside food and drinks are not allowed on Zoo grounds. Guests are encouraged to use the designated trash and recycling bins around the Zoo when disposing of their trash. Outside food and drinks can be enjoyed in the picnic area outside the front entry plaza.
• Firearms: The City of Little Rock does not permit any person to carry a concealed weapon, a firearm, or a handgun on City property at any time.  Therefore guns are not permitted on the grounds of the Little Rock Zoo.

Service Animals:

• Service animals are welcome
• Emotional support or "therapy" animals are not considered service animals under ADA guidelines.
• Review our service animal policy and accessibility information for additional resources

Quiet Spaces:

• Need a break? Discover our serene spots for a moment of tranquility around the Zoo. (Thank you to Dr. Maci Parrish for help with this project.)
• Review our accessibility information for additional resources

Where to Stay:

Consider booking your stay at the Embassy Suites for a convenient and comfortable experience.

Code of Conduct:

• Respect for Animals: Treat our animal residents with kindness. Avoid loud noises, teasing, throwing objects, and running
• Stay Together, Stay Safe: Stick with your group at all times. No wandering off on solo expeditions!
• No Feeding Policy: Please refrain from feeding the animals to maintain their health and habitat cleanliness
• Respect Local Wildlife: While exploring the Zoo, you may encounter local wildlife such as birds, ducks, rabbits, and squirrels. Please respect these animals by giving them their space. Avoid chasing or bothering them, and instead, appreciate them from a distance. Remember, they are wild animals and deserve our respect.
• Safety First: For your safety and the well-being of the animals, refrain from climbing on or crossing any guardrails, fencing, or barriers.
• Respect Fellow Visitors: Keep voices low and footsteps soft. Let's ensure everyone can enjoy their Zoo experience.
• Keep it Clean: Trash belongs in bins. Let's keep our Zoo pristine for everyone to enjoy.
• Remember: For the well-being of all guests and animals, the following items are not allowed:
• Pets
• Outside food and drinks
  • Please enjoy your food and drinks, including ice chests, coffees, and sack lunches, before entering the Zoo.
• Styrofoam and balloons
• Wheeled devices like bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, hoverboards, and scooters (strollers and wagons are welcome; rentals are available in the Gift Shop)
• Toys and sports equipment
• Drones and firearms
• Tobacco and marijuana products
  • Smoking and vaping are not permitted on Zoo grounds
• Firearms—The City of Little Rock does not permit any person to carry a concealed weapon, a firearm, or a handgun on City property at any time.  Therefore guns are not permitted on the grounds of the Little Rock Zoo.

Get in Touch:

• Visit our Guest Services office at the main entrance for further assistance.
• Contact us at 501-661-7200 for any inquiries.

Plan your visit today and create unforgettable memories at the Little Rock Zoo!