Press Room

If you are a member of the media and would like more information about the Little Rock Zoo, the Arkansas Zoological Foundation or the exciting new things happening at the Little Rock Zoo, please call our main line at 501-661-7200 and ask for our press department to register your contact information for media updates. The Little Rock Zoo sends up-to-date press releases and announcements on a regular basis. There’s always something new and exciting at the Zoo!

Zoo Will Close Briefly Due to Inclement Weather

Threat of Inclement Weather Causes Zoo to Temporarily Close for Daily Admission LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (January 8, 2025) – The Little Rock Zoo’s administra…

Wednesday, Nov 06, 2024 Presented by Be Well Arkansas, GloWild Shines Again! LITTLE ROCK (November 6, 2024) – GloWILD opens tomorrow night for another season of illuminating fun. With over 45 nights of spectacular light displays,…

Monday, Oct 28, 2024 LITTLE ROCK (October 28, 2024) – The Little Rock Zoo is sad to announce that Sophie the elephant has passed. She was placed to rest through humane euthanasia earlier this morning. The…

Monday, Sep 09, 2024 MEDIA ADVISORY INTERVIEW/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY September 9, 2024 Who: Little Rock Zoo Director Susan Altrui, Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. Vice Mayor Kathy Webb, Former Chair of Friends of the Carousel David Martinous and…

Saturday, Sep 07, 2024 LITTLE ROCK (September 7, 2024) – A baby chimpanzee born August 23 at the Little Rock Zoo died earlier this morning. Initial necropsy results did not show a conclusive cause of death.…

Monday, Jul 15, 2024 Advanced Disease Progression Contributes to Declining Health LITTLE ROCK (July 15, 2024) – Sophie the elephant at the Little Rock Zoo has been placed on hospice care. A pyometra infection has caused…