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. Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Last admission at…
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…
OCT 31, 2026 Join us for HOWL-O-WEEN at the Zoo! Dress in your favorite costume and join us at the Zoo for a day full of spooky fun, festive activities, and Halloween excitement! Our animals are joining the fun too!…
OCT 24- NOV 1, 2026 Join us for our annual Beloved Pet Ofrenda, a heartfelt tribute honoring the memory of our cherished animal companions. Inspired by the Día de Muertos tradition, this vibrant community altar celebrates our animal companions of…
