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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.
May 4, 2023
LITTLE ROCK (May 4, 2023) – The Little Rock Zoo and Hiland Dairy announced they are proud to be in partnership again for 2023. The two like-minded organizations made this announcement on Thursday morning just in front of some of the Zoo’s newest resi…
Apr 6, 2023
LITTLE ROCK (April 6, 2023) – The Little Rock Zoo will offer free admission this weekend (Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9), to those affected by tornados that hit the state March 31. Free admission will be granted for a party of up to four (4)…
Apr 13, 2023
LITTLE ROCK (April 13, 2023) – On Thursday, the Little Rock Zoo lost one of its long-term residents, Nona, a 33-year-old grizzly bear living at the Zoo since 1993. Nona, along with her sister, Ann, was rescued from the state of Montana and brought to…
Mar 14, 2023
LITTLE ROCK (March 14, 2023) – The Little Rock Zoo is excited to invite the public to its Passport to Fun: Spring Break 2023 celebration this year. From March 17 to March 26, 2023, the Zoo will be the venue for families with an eye on education, cons…
Mar 3, 2023
LITTLE ROCK (March 3, 2023) – The Little Rock Zoo is happy to announce its annual Wild Wines event at the Little Rock Zoo. On Friday, April 28, 2023, from 7-9 pm, the Zoo will host the Wild Wines VIP party. Then on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 7-10…
Jun 8, 2023
LITTLE ROCK (June 6, 2023) – A partnership with the Little Rock Zoo, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, University of Arkansas and the Arkansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and the University of Central Arkansas successfully released 4…
Nov 11, 2021
Baby Rhino Born at Little Rock Zoo
LITTLE ROCK (November 11, 2021) – A baby eastern black rhinoceros was born overnight at the Little Rock Zoo making this the first rhino birth ever for the Zoo and a milestone birth for rhino conservation.
The baby r…
May 7, 2021
LITTLE ROCK (May 7, 2021) – The Little Rock Zoo is sad to announce the passing of its male jaguar, Malcolm, who died April 27, 2021. Malcolm was 18-years-old and one of two jaguars living at the Little Rock Zoo. He will be greatly missed by Zoo staf…
Apr 26, 2021
Study Shows Zoo Investment Leads to $659 Million Economic ImpactOverall Impact Nears $1 Billion Over 15 Years as Zoo Draws Large Tourism Market
LITTLE ROCK (April 26, 2021) – The Little Rock Zoo released a study today showing that a $50 million dolla…
Feb 25, 2021
LITTLE ROCK (February 25, 2021) – The Little Rock Zoo will temporarily house the Museum of Discovery’s animal ambassadors and provide space for the museum’s virtual programs while the museum undergoes repairs from flooding related to burst pipes from…
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