LITTLE ROCK (November 18, 2025) – Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season—one that brings joy to your loved ones and helps wildlife? The Little Rock Zoo offers several meaningful ways to give back while celebrating special moments.
1. Shop for Our Animals
Our animal residents love surprises! By purchasing items from the Little Rock Zoo’s Amazon wishlist, you can provide enrichment, treats, and supplies that go directly to the animals in our care.
2. Give the Gift of Adventure!
Gift Memberships
Looking for a holiday gift that lasts all year? A Little Rock Zoo membership is the perfect present for friends and family. Memberships offer unlimited visits to see favorite animals, exclusive member benefits, and the opportunity to support our mission to inspire people to value and conserve the natural world. Memberships help fund animal care, education, and conservation efforts—making it a gift that truly keeps on giving.
Gift Cards
Prefer to let your recipient choose their own adventure? A Little Rock Zoo gift card is a flexible and fun option. Gift cards can be purchased online through our secure ticketing partner and mailed directly to the address provided at checkout—ready to surprise someone special with a wild adventure to the Zoo.
3. Visit GloWILD!
Add a touch of magic to your holiday season with a visit to GloWILD, the Little Rock Zoo’s dazzling after-hours holiday light show. Wander through a glowing landscape where the natural world comes alive—featuring towering animal lanterns, colorful birds, exotic marine creatures, playful insects, and radiant flowers and trees.
Perfect for family outings or festive date nights, GloWILD is sure to become a cherished holiday tradition. This limited-time event is also the Zoo’s largest annual fundraiser, with proceeds directly benefiting the Arkansas Zoological Foundation and the Little Rock Zoo.
4. Honor a Loved One or Celebrate a Special Occasion
Looking for a truly lasting way to make an impact? The Little Rock Zoo’s Legacy Program offers meaningful ways to honor loved ones, celebrate special occasions, or create a lasting tribute. Choose from Legacy Trees, commemorative bricks, or bench sponsorships—each one helping to beautify the Zoo and leaving a legacy for generations of visitors to enjoy.
5. Know a Super Fan?
Looking for a gift that’s truly wild? Give the animal super fan in your life an unforgettable experience with a behind-the-scenes tour at the Little Rock Zoo! From getting up close with playful penguins to watching majestic sloth bears roam their habitats, each tour offers a unique glimpse into the lives of our incredible residents.
Guided by our expert animal care staff, guests will learn fascinating facts about each species, discover how we care for them daily, and see some of the special enrichment activities that keep our animals healthy and happy. It’s more than just a tour—it’s an insider’s adventure that creates memories to last a lifetime.
6. Make a Donation
A direct gift to the Zoo goes a long way. Your donation supports habitat improvements, animal care, conservation initiatives, and educational programs that benefit both our animal residents and the community we serve. Every contribution—big or small—helps us continue our mission to inspire a greater appreciation for wildlife and the natural world.
Give Wildly This Holiday Season
This holiday season, you don’t have to choose between giving a thoughtful gift and supporting wildlife. Whether you’re shopping for our animals, giving the gift of adventure, lighting up the night at GloWILD, creating a lasting legacy, or making a direct donation, your generosity helps the Little Rock Zoo continue its mission of caring for animals, inspiring visitors, and protecting wildlife for generations to come.
