Press Room
If you are a member of the media and would like more information about the Little Rock Zoo, the Arkansas Zoological Foundation or the exciting new things happening at the Little Rock Zoo, please call our main line at 501-661-7200 and ask for our press department to register your contact information for media updates. The Little Rock Zoo sends up-to-date press releases and announcements on a regular basis. There’s always something new and exciting at the Zoo!
Capybaras Are Coming Back to the Little Rock Zoo
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 27, 2026) – The friendly, energy-filled, but easy-going Capybaras are coming back to the Little Rock Zoo! They will make their return- after a 6- year absence- with the Zoo’s renovation, Project Zoo: Wildly Reimagined. The largest rodent in the world, the capybara, is twice the size of a beaver and can weigh up to 150 lbs. Capybaras are native to South America, with the largest population in Brazil. Unfortunately, they are threatened by humans who hunt them for their fur. Capybaras are strictly vegetarian, eating aquatic plants, grass and other vegetation. To celebrate their return, the Zoo…
Uncork Adventure at Wild Wines! Where Fine Wine Meets a Fierce Cause
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 20, 2026) – Join us for an unforgettable two-night celebration at Wild Wines at the Zoo. On Friday, April 24, from 7-9 p.m., the Zoo will host the Wild Wines VIP party. Presented by Presqu’ile for the first time, Wild Wines features curated selections from the finest food from Central Arkansas’ top restaurants. The delicious bites will be paired with hand-selected wines from O’Looney’s Wine & Liquor, the presenting beverage sponsor. Enjoy musical guests Rodney Block, Arts Absolutely, Taiko Drummers, and Poolboy of Alice 107. This annual event is more than a celebration; it’s a chance to make…
Zoo Launches New Podcast "That's Wild"
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (March 19, 2026) – The Little Rock Zoo announced the official launch of its new podcast “That’s Wild,” a fun, engaging conversation all about animals, conservation, and other science news. Little Rock Zoo Director, Susan Altrui, and Marketing Director Joy Matlock host “That’s Wild!” featuring curious animal facts, conservation news and all the behind-the-scenes things you’ve always wanted to know about the Little Rock Zoo. “That’s Wild” explores topics about our local community and world and how animals make an impact every day. Guests have included some of the zoo’s own animal staff who work to conserve and care…
Bugtopia! Wonder Magnified! Opens Spring Break at the Zoo
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (March 6, 2026) – The Little Rock Zoo is buzzing with excitement to host Bugtopia! Wonder Magnified! at the Zoo March 21 to September 20, just in time for spring break. The show will begin with an exclusive preview night for Zoo members on March 20 from 5pm-7pm. This immersive experience features sculptures, climbable nature play elements, animatronics and interactive learning spaces that magnify the world of insects beneath our feet. A 12-foot-long jumping stick, eight-foot-long monarch butterfly, 15-foot-tall praying mantis and a climbable six-foot long caterpillar are just a few of the Bugtopia! bugs guests will encounter along the way. Bugtopia!…
Wild Plans? We’ve Got You Covered: Spring Break at the Zoo
LITTLE ROCK (March 4, 2026) – Make the most of Spring Break with a visit to the Little Rock Zoo! We’ve packed the week with extra fun and special activities for the whole family. Join Us for the Debut of Bugtopia: Wonder Magnified! Opening March 21st, just in time for Spring Break, get ready to experience BIG BUGS! Climb, play, and learn among larger-than-life sculptures and animatronic insects in this hands-on adventure. Guests of all ages can explore the fascinating world beneath our feet, discover how bugs live and thrive, and enjoy interactive experiences that bring the miniature world to life.…
