More Than 40 Years of Wild: Celebrating Debbie Thompson
Photos Courtesy of Debbie Thompson Debbie speaking during the Little Rock Zoo’s Centennial Celebration in summer 2025. LITTLE ROCK (November…
30 Years of Caring: Celebrating Zookeeper Karen Caster
Photos Courtesy of Karen Caster Karen Caster as she celebrates 30 years at the Little Rock Zoo! LITTLE ROCK (October…
Project Zoo: Wildly Reimagined — Construction Update
LITTLE ROCK (October 21, 2026)— If you’ve visited the Little Rock Zoo recently, you may have noticed some BIG changes taking…
Growing the Next Generation of Conservation Professionals
LITTLE ROCK (August 11, 2026)— Preparing the next generation of conservation professionals starts with giving them opportunities to learn, explore, and…
2026 Hiland Dollar Day Guide: Make the Most of Your Dollar Day Visit
LITTLE ROCK (July 14, 2026)— Thanks to the generous support of Hiland Dairy Foods, one of our favorite annual traditions is…
Inside AZA SAFE: How the Little Rock Zoo Helps Protect Species from Extinction
LITTLE ROCK (July 8, 2026)— Conservation doesn’t only happen in remote rainforests or distant field stations—it happens through coordinated action, long-term partnerships, and…
Alice’s Continued Recovery: An Update from the Little Rock Zoo
LITTLE ROCK (July 6, 2026)— If you’ve been following Alice’s journey, we’re happy to share a positive update. Alice, one of the Little Rock Zoo’s…
What it Means to be AZA Accredited & Why it Matters
LITTLE ROCK (July 1, 2026)— At the Little Rock Zoo, we’re proud to be more than just a place to see animals and…









