LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 16, 2026) – Some careers begin with a carefully plotted destination. Others begin with a pair of hands making enrichment for primates. For Dr. Jessica Scott, her connection to the Little Rock Zoo began more than two decades…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 16, 2026) – The Little Rock Zoo is pleased to announce Hannah Baker as its new General Curator, recognizing a remarkable career of service, leadership and animal expertise developed over more than a decade at the Zoo. Baker joined the…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 15, 2026) – The Arkansas Zoological Foundation has made one of its largest gifts to the Little Rock Zoo, committing $1.2 million to support Project Zoo: Wildly Reimagined, the transformative initiative reshaping the future of Arkansas’s only Association…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 3, 2026) – It’s time to unleash your wild side at Zoo Brew and Cocktails, Too, on Thurs., Sept. 17, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This year’s event features a host of breweries, distilleries, mocktail mixes and new…
LITTLE ROCK (August 11, 2026)— Preparing the next generation of conservation professionals starts with giving them opportunities to learn, explore, and gain meaningful hands-on experience. For the past several years, the Little Rock Zoo’s internship program has provided college students with…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (August 11, 2026) – At the Little Rock Zoo, safety the animals in our care, our staff and guests is always our top priority. The weather forecast for the next several days shows temperatures climbing dangerously high, for that…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 22, 2026) – Due to next week’s excessive heat forecast, the Little Rock Zoo will be closed Sunday, July 26 to Saturday, August 1, 2026. The Zoo will reopen on Sunday, August 2, 2026, with normal operating hours. The…
LITTLE ROCK (July 14, 2026)— Thanks to the generous support of Hiland Dairy Foods, one of our favorite annual traditions is back! Hiland Dollar Day makes it possible for families throughout our community to experience the Little Rock Zoo for just…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 14, 2026) – The Little Rock Zoo and Hiland Dairy are gearing up for the annual Hiland Dairy Dollar Day, Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Little Rock Zoo. All guests will enjoy…
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 organizations working together across the globe to protect species before they disappear. At the Little Rock Zoo, that work is…
