LITTLE ROCK (December 30, 2025)— There’s a very special new chapter in the Zoo’s bush dog story! Our resident bush dog pair, Luz and Paku, first captured hearts when they arrived from France in a carefully coordinated effort guided by the…
LITTLE ROCK (December 26, 2025)— We are thrilled to share that Kayla, our sloth bear mom, gave birth to two healthy cubs at the Little Rock Zoo! This exciting milestone is the result of a collaborative effort between the Little Rock…
LITTLE ROCK (December 19, 2025)— Great news from the Little Rock Zoo; Kayla, the sloth bear, is expecting cubs!! Zoo veterinarians confirmed pregnancy using ultrasound imaging. Kayla is expected to deliver sometime before the end of December. Sloth Bears use delayed…
JAN 1, 2027 The Little Rock Zoo is Closed New Years Day The Little Rock Zoo and GloWILD will be closed today in observance of the Holiday. The Zoo and GloWILD will re-open at regular hours January 2, 2027.
DEC 25, 2026 The Little Rock Zoo is Closed Christmas Day The Little Rock Zoo and GloWILD will be closed today in observance of the Holiday. The Zoo and GloWILD will re-open at regular hours December 26, 2026.
DEC 24, 2026 The Little Rock Zoo is Open Christmas Eve! Bring your family and friends for a laid-back day filled with animals, adventure, and plenty of ways to unwind together. Please Note: GloWILD will be closed on Christmas Eve…
DEC 31, 2026 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Last Admission 8:30 PM Ring in the New Year (and Be Home by 9!) Celebrate New Year’s Eve the low-key, family-friendly way—no midnight countdowns, no late nights, just glowing lanterns, good…
DEC 10, 2026 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Last Admission 8:30 PM Join us on Thursday, December 10, 2026, for a special evening where event lights and sounds are adjusted for sensory sensitivity. All guests are welcome! GloWILD Sensory…
NOV 14, 2026 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Join the Sustainability Office, Keep Little Rock Beautiful, and the Little Rock Zoo for a community recycling event! 🌍✨ Stop by the East Parking Lot at the corner of Zoo Drive and Monroe between 9…
NOV 11, 2026 Celebrate Veterans Day at the Zoo! In honor of Veterans Day, the Little Rock Zoo is proud to salute our veterans and active-duty military members with FREE admission all weekend long with a valid military ID. Family members visiting with…
