LITTLE ROCK (September 19, 2024) This October, the Little Rock Zoo invites you to join us in a heartwarming celebration of love, remembrance, and cultural heritage with our first Beloved Pet Ofrenda. This special event is designed to honor the memory of…
LITTLE ROCK (September 19, 2024) –Planning a field trip can be a daunting task, but with a little preparation, your visit to the Little Rock Zoo can be a fun and educational experience for everyone. Whether you’re a teacher organizing a…
Monday, Sep 09, 2024 MEDIA ADVISORY INTERVIEW/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY September 9, 2024 Who: Little Rock Zoo Director Susan Altrui, Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. Vice Mayor Kathy Webb, Former Chair of Friends of the Carousel David Martinous and Ashely Sides with the Arkansas…
Saturday, Sep 07, 2024 LITTLE ROCK (September 7, 2024) – A baby chimpanzee born August 23 at the Little Rock Zoo died earlier this morning. Initial necropsy results did not show a conclusive cause of death. The baby chimpanzee was born…
LITTLE ROCK (September 5, 2024) – The Little Rock Zoo is excited to welcome a new male and female peccary from the Knoxville Zoo, joining our two resident females. These arrivals, based on careful recommendations from the Species Survival Plan (SSP), are a key step…
LITTLE ROCK (September 5, 2024) – We’re excited to announce we have a new dik-dik at the Little Rock Zoo! These small antelopes, native to the savannas and shrublands of eastern and southern Africa, are known for their delicate build, large expressive…
“[The Carousel] is the only one like in the entire world. I want people to go ride it and realize what the Zoo has, what the City of Little Rock and the state of Arkansas have – a carousel that…
LITTLE ROCK (August 29, 2024) –We’re pleased to introduce two new residents at the Little Rock Zoo—Austin and Amethyst, our new ringtails. These intriguing animals have recently settled into their new habitat, located next to the giant tortoises and across from…
LITTLE ROCK (August 29, 2024) –The Little Rock Zoo has recently undertaken a significant and commendable initiative aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability and protecting our precious water resources. Through an extensive stormwater management project, the Zoo has made remarkable strides in…
LITTLE ROCK (August 15, 2024) – The Little Rock Zoo is excited to share the incredible success of our recent solar eclipse glasses collection project! After the total solar eclipse in April, we received a staggering total of 33,090 gently used…
