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Stay informed with the latest updates from the Little Rock Zoo! Browse our recent press releases to learn about exciting developments and announcements from the Zoo and the Arkansas Zoological Foundation.
For media inquiries, including interview requests, image needs, or to register your contact information for media updates, please call 501-661-7200 and ask for the press department.
Jan 8, 2025
Threat of Inclement Weather Causes Zoo to Temporarily Close for Daily Admission
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (January 8, 2025) – The Little Rock Zoo's administration decided to temporarily close the Zoo tomorrow, Thursday, January 9 to Saturday, January 11, 202…
Nov 6, 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, this event is a #OnceInALightTime experience…
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 Zoo will be closed to guests today to perform a necropsy.
The Zoo…
Sep 9, 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 Ashely Sides with the Arkansas Historic…
Sep 7, 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.
The baby chimpanzee was born to Kianga, a chimpanzee living at the…
Aug 23, 2024
Baby Born Overnight to First Time Mother
LITTLE ROCK (August 23, 2024) – A baby chimpanzee was born overnight at the Little Rock Zoo to first time mother, Kianga. Mom and baby are doing well, and Kianga is showing good maternal behaviors.
Kianga is…
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 her progressive decline and staff are administering…
Apr 15, 2024
LITTLE ROCK (April 15, 2024) – The Little Rock Zoo is happy to announce its annual Wild Wines event at the Little Rock Zoo. On Friday, April 26, 2024, from 7-9 pm, the Zoo will host the Wild Wines VIP party. Then on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 7-1…
Apr 2, 2024
LITTLE ROCK (April 2, 2024) – Little Rock Zoo and Hiland Dairy proudly announced their continued partnership for 2024, standing united in their commitment to community and wildlife conservation. In addition, the two like-minded organizations also ann…
Mar 7, 2024
Little Rock, Ark. (March 7, 2024) –Inspiring others to value and conserve the natural world is the mission of Little Rock Zoo. But for some families, a trip to the Zoo may present financial barriers.
The Zoo Access for All initiative involves two d…
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Last admission 3:30 p.m.
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