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cheetah day 2025

International Cheetah Day

12/4/2025 Included with Admission Celebrate International Cheetah Day at the Little Rock Zoo! Cheetahs are the fastest land animals on Earth, reaching speeds of up to 60 miles per hour in short bursts. These incredible cats are known for their…

Thanksgiving 2025

Zoo Closed: Thanksgiving Day

11/27/2025 The Little Rock Zoo and GloWILD will be closed today in observance of the Holiday. The Zoo will re-open at regular hours Friday November 28, 2025.

Little Rock Recycles Day November

11/15/2025 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Get Ready to Recycle, Little Rock! Join the Sustainability Office, Keep Little Rock Beautiful, and the Little Rock Zoo for a community recycling event! 🌍✨ Bring your clean and dry items, and we’ll help…

Veterans day 2025

Zoo OPEN for Veterans Day!

11/11/2025 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Last Admission 3:30 PM We’re OPEN with special discounts for Military and their families! Thank you to everyone who has made sacrifices for our country and freedom!

GloWILD: Opening Night

11/6/2025 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Last Admission 8:30 PM The beloved family tradition is back—bigger and brighter than ever!Join us for opening night of GloWILD, where dazzling lights and unforgettable memories await around every corner. GloWILD transforms the…

Beloved Pet Ofrenda 2025

Beloved Pet Ofrenda

10/18/2025 – 11/1/2025 Included with Admission Join the Little Rock Zoo this fall for our Beloved Pet Ofrenda, a heartfelt tribute honoring the memory of our cherished animal companions. Inspired by the Día de Muertos tradition, this vibrant community altar…

HOWLOWEEN

Howl-O-ween at the Zoo!

10/18/2025 & 10/25/2025 Included with Admission Join us for HOWL-O-WEEN at the Zoo! Ready for a HOWLING good time? We’ve got two spook-tacular Saturdays this October—where giggles meet goosebumps and the whole family can join the fun! Come in costume!…

sloth bear day 2025

World Sloth Bear Day

10/12/2025 Included with Admission Celebrate World Sloth Bear Day at the Little Rock Zoo! Sloth bears are one of the most distinctive bear species in the world, known for their shaggy fur, long claws, and unique feeding habits. Native to…

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