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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.
Dec 16, 2019
The baby can be seen at the gibbon habitat with her family in the mornings, weather permitting. Mother Paddy carries the baby with her while she’s outside but does often shield the baby from public view by turning her back.
The birth comes at the re…
Nov 27, 2019
Little Rock Zoo Launches New Website
LITTLE ROCK (Nov. 27, 2019) – The Little Rock Zoo announced on Wednesday, the launch of a new easier to use website that includes responsive design and a modern look.
“The Zoo was in need of an updated website tha…
Aug 23, 2019
LITTLE ROCK (August 23, 2019) – The Little Rock Zoo is asking the public to help choose a name for the new baby orangutan born to Berani and father Bandar on July 29, 2019. The young female is the first infant born to Berani and the fifth born to Ba…
Aug 9, 2019
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (August 9, 2019) – You only have a birthday once a year, so don’t miss your chance to wish our grizzly bears, Ann and Nona, a happy ½ birthday! Come to the Zoo this Saturday, August 10, 2019, from 11:00am to 1:30pm, to wish th…
Jul 4, 2019
LITTLE ROCK (July 4, 2019) – The Little Rock Zoo invites the public to come Fourth of July weekend here with us at Let Freedom Roar! Each day of the weekend, July 4-6, will feature fun for the entire family! There will be an amphitheater show each d…
Aug 28, 2019
LITTLE ROCK (August 28, 2019) - The Little Rock Zoo is looking for kids ages 7-12 to provide input for the Mayor's Task Force on the Future of the Little Rock Zoo. Applications can be downloaded from Little Rock Zoo.com are due by September 6, 2019…
Aug 28, 2019
LITTLE ROCK (August 28, 2019) – On Saturday, August 31, 2019, at 1:30pm, the Little Rock Zoo will reveal the name of the new female baby orangutan chosen by public vote . The name reveal will take place at the top of Great Apes this Saturday.
T…
Jun 26, 2019
LITTLE ROCK (June 26, 2019) – The Arkansas Zoological Foundation and Little Rock City will collaborate to host a celebration to dedicate a new sculpture to be placed on Zoo Drive. This private, invitation-only event will take place on Wednesday, J…
Jun 18, 2019
LITTLE ROCK (June 18, 2019) – The Little Rock Zoo and the McLarty Automotive Group are proud to jointly announce their new partnership with a press conference to be held Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 10am at the Zoo. The main aspects of the partnership…
May 13, 2019
LITTLE ROCK (May 13, 2019) – The Little Rock Zoo invites the public to come celebrate Memorial Day weekend here with us at Red, White and Zoo! Each day of the weekend, May 25-27, 2019, will feature fun for the entire family! There will be an amphith…
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Little Rock, AR 72205
501-661-7200
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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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