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Press Releases & Media Inquiries
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 13, 2019
LITTLE ROCK (May 13, 2019) – The Little Rock Zoo is proud to announce a unique opportunity to spend time enjoying the Zoo. On Thursday, May 16, 2019, from 6-8pm, the Zoo will host Dream Night at the Zoo, sponsored by Arkansas Children’s Hospital, H…
Feb 25, 2019
LITTLE ROCK (Feb. 25, 2019) – The Little Rock Zoo is inviting young, innovative minds with Little Rock School District to come together to solve community-related challenges at the #ZooEXCELathon2019 held tomorrow, February 25, 2019, in Café Africa.
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Feb 28, 2019
LITTLE ROCK (Feb. 28, 2019) – The Little Rock Zoo is proud to announce that a healthy female sloth bear cub was born January 9, 2019. The proud parents are mother, Kali, and father, Sahaasa.
n celebration of our newest addition, the Zoo is hosting…
Jul 25, 2019
LITTLE ROCK (July 16, 2019) – City of Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. and the Arkansas Zoological Foundation announced today the formation of a task force to study planning and development for the Little Rock Zoo’s future.
The task force is part o…
Jul 30, 2019
LITTLE ROCK (July 29, 2019) – It is with heavy hearts the Zoo announces the passing of Ed, the beloved Aldabra tortoise. Ed was one of four Aldabra tortoises at the Little Rock Zoo, and known for his larger size. In fact, at its height, Ed’s weight…
Jul 31, 2019
LITTLE ROCK (July 31, 2019) – The Little Rock Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a baby female Northwest Bornean orangutan born to mother Berani and father Bandar on July 28. This is the first infant born to Berani and the fifth born to Bandar.
Th…
Jul 25, 2019
It is with heavy hearts the Zoo announces the passing of Trudy, the beloved eldest member of our Western Lowland gorilla group, and at the time of her passing, the oldest living Western Lowland gorilla living in a zoo accredited by the Association o…
May 9, 2019
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (May 9, 2019) – You only turn three-years-old once, so don’t miss your chance to wish our cheetahs, Oscar and Boomer, a happy third birthday! Come to the Zoo this Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 1pm to wish these two another great…
May 3, 2019
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Chelsea Clinton will appear at the Little Rock Zoo for an evening event and book signing as part of a national tour in support of her new book, Don’t Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the GlobeThis event will…
Apr 26, 2019
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Friday, April 26 VIP Night7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Saturday, April 27 "Mane" Event7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Two amazing nights - and both will be at the Zoo!
(Event takes place rain or shine)
At Wild Wines, guests enjoy food from the area'…
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