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 Saddened at Loss of Baby Chimpanzee

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.…

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Sophie the Elephant Enters Hospice Care

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…

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Little Rock Zoo

1 Zoo Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205

501-661-7200

Hours of Operation
9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Last admission 3:30 p.m.
Zoo grounds close at 4:00 pm

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