Early Childhood Programs
We value connecting families with the natural world. Through mindful program development that is centered on play, exploration, and discovery, we can nurture curiosity and wonder with even our youngest Zoo guests!
Our educators offer programs opportunities for you and your child to discover the Zoo and our amazing animals. When designing these offerings, we understand how important it is to consider a child’s developmental milestones –and of course their interests –as they grow.
These tailored tracks lead your child on a nature journey from 12 months up to 4 years old. Designed for early learners and their grown-ups, these 60-minute paid programs require a minimum of one caregiver to attend per child. These classes will be held indoors during the colder months and transition to outdoor locations as it warms up!
Join us weekly on Mondays from 9-10 AM and on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 9 AM -12 PM for Pop-Up Play! We will be hosting outdoor activities in one of our nature playgrounds designed to cultivate curiosity and wonder of nature that surrounds us every day. This program is open to all who wish to explore through unstructured play.
Nature Play Pop-Ups are free with Zoo admission.
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1 Zoo Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
501-661-7200
Hours of Operation
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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