Group Reservations & Field Trips

To qualify for the Group Admission rate, a reservation for a minimum of 10 guests ages 3 or older is required at least two weeks in advance.

Teachers, Bus Drivers, and Aids identifiable by proper identification such as a school badge, receive complimentary admission.

Individuals not checking in with the group will be subject to full price admission.

Buses park free, guests or chaperones driving their own vehicles will incur a $3.00 parking fee, payable upon admission.

For the safety of our animals, outside food is not permitted on Zoo grounds. However, beverages not in styrofoam containers and without lids or straws are allowed.

Please note that there is no cooler storage available inside the Zoo, please leave coolers on the bus during your visit.

Picnic Areas

Enjoy lunches at designated picnic areas located at the front of the Zoo. Your group will exit the Zoo and walk along the sidewalk to one of our two picnic areas.

The Pavilion at War Memorial Park is also available for reservations through the City of Little Rock Parks Department, call (501)-371-4770 to reserve.

Café Africa

Nestled in the heart of the Little Rock Zoo, Café Africa is open daily 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Please plan for lines and wait times during lunch hours.

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Groups qualify for a discounted rate on Train and Carousel Tokens:

Train Tokens: $2.00 per person

Carousel Tokens: $2.00 per person

Enhance your Field Trip with a Guided Educational Tour, these tours are led by our trained educators and docents to give you the inside scoop on what is happening at the Zoo. This is not a behind-the-scenes experience and must be booked separately with our Education Team. Select up to two of the following zones to explore:

• Great Apes
• Penguin Pointe
• Big Cats
• African Savannah
• Small Carnivores + Bears
• Heritage Farm
• Tropical Aviary, Reptile House, and Small Primates
• The Veldt
• Asian Elephants

For larger groups: Please note that we can facilitate up to three groups of 30, adults and children combined, during a scheduled tour time. Multiple tours may be needed to accommodate your entire group.

When you are ready to book your tour, contact us at 501-661-7200 or email EdPrograms@littlerock.gov.

Click on the links below for downloadable field trip resources that include animal information and student activity sheets to guide you on your next Zoo visit!

EdZoocational Adventure Guides:

• Kindergarten –Move like an Animal
• 1^st Grade –Eat Like an Animal
• 2^nd Grade –Help like an Animal
• 3^rd Grade –Animal Adaptations (Body Parts)
• 4^th Grade –Animal Adaptations (Body Coverings)
• 5^th Grade –Habitat Check
• 6th Grade- Animal Adaptations (Behaviors)
• 7th Grade- Ecosystem Check
• 8th Grade- Conservation Connection 
• 9th Grade- Keystone Species
• 10-12th Grade- World Wide Web 

Other Resources:

• Little Rock Zoo Composting Pamphlet