LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 29, 2026) –  The Little Rock Zoo has been awarded $306,671 by the Metroplan Board for Green Network projects through the Natural State Implementation Grant, part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) Program. Funds will support erosion control, restore native plant populations, and address invasive species across Zoo grounds. The project will rebuild soil integrity and create landscapes that reflect the Zoo’s conservation mission. Guests will see improvements in areas including Great Apes, Big Cats, The Veldt + Rhino, and the Tunnel. “In order to truly align with our mission, our Zoo must…

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…

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…

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…

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!…