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!
Nov 20, 2023
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Nov. 20, 2023) - Asmara, the Little Rock Zoo’s female Malayan tiger, and first-time mother to tiger cubs, will soon enjoy a new home in Tampa, Fla., at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Asmara will move to Fla. with the hope of becoming a m…
Sep 28, 2023
LITTLE ROCK (September 28, 2023) – On Saturday, September 23, the Little Rock Zoo received a report of a wild bat flying erratically on Zoo grounds. The bat tested positive for rabies at the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Glen F. Baker Public He…
Jun 6, 2023
LITTLE ROCK (June 6, 2023) – During the week of May 22, 2023, the partnership among the Little Rock Zoo, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, University of Arkansas, the Arkansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, and the University of Centra…
May 22, 2023
LITTLE ROCK (May 22, 2023) – The Little Rock Zoo invites the public to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at Red, White and Zoo! Each day of the weekend, May 26-29, 2023, will feature fun for the entire family! There will be keeper chats and animal feedi…
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…
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Last admission 3:30 p.m.
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