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…
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 female gorillas who experienced some health challenges in late 2025, continues to make steady progress with the support of her…
LITTLE ROCK (July 1, 2026)— At the Little Rock Zoo, we’re proud to be more than just a place to see animals and connect with nature. For more than 100 years, the Zoo has served Arkansas by inspiring people to value and conserve…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 19, 2026) – The Little Rock Zoo received a non-credible bomb threat shortly after opening at 9:33AM on Friday morning. The Zoo immediately enacted its bomb threat protocol that includes calling emergency services, setting a perimeter, and initiating…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 2, 2026) – The Little Rock Zoo is celebrating the return of capybaras to the Zoo with the introduction of 22 interactive art sculptures that made their debut this week on Zoo grounds. The real live capybaras will…
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.…
