LITTLE ROCK (April 6, 2026) –If you’ve visited the Nature Playground near the front of the Zoo recently, you may have noticed a new structure along with the Bugtopia bugs. While it may seem unfinished now, it’s quietly preparing to…
LITTLE ROCK (April 2, 2026) – Project Zoo: Wildly Reimagined the Little Rock Zoo’s latest construction project is designed to reshape the Zoo experience from the moment guests arrive, creating stronger connections between nature and our community through immersive, engaging…
LITTLE ROCK (March 31, 2026)— Exciting changes are underway in the Cheetah Outpost! This spring, we’ll bid farewell to our two male brothers, Padfoot and Prongs, while welcoming four new young males to the habitat. These carefully planned transitions are part…
LITTLE ROCK (March 30, 2026)— This spring, the Little Rock Zoo will say goodbye to two familiar members of our chimpanzee troop—Mtoto and Kendi—as they move to another AZA accredited facility. Kendi, was born here at the Zoo, while Mtoto has…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (March 19, 2026) – The Little Rock Zoo announced the official launch of its new podcast “That’s Wild,” a fun, engaging conversation all about animals, conservation, and other science news. Little Rock Zoo Director, Susan Altrui, and Marketing Director…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (March 6, 2026) – The Little Rock Zoo is buzzing with excitement to host Bugtopia! Wonder Magnified! at the Zoo March 21 to September 20, just in time for spring break. The show will begin with an exclusive preview night for Zoo…
LITTLE ROCK (March 5, 2026) – There’s nothing better than seeing progress in person—and this week, Zoo staff had the opportunity to walk through the construction site alongside the animal care teams who will one day call these spaces home.…
LITTLE ROCK (March 4, 2026) – Make the most of Spring Break with a visit to the Little Rock Zoo! We’ve packed the week with extra fun and special activities for the whole family. Join Us for the Debut of Bugtopia:…
LITTLE ROCK (February 12, 2026)— We’re excited to welcome a new resident to the Little Rock Zoo—meet Cinza, a four-year-old male maned wolf who recently joined us from the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans! Cinza arrived as part of a breeding…
LITTLE ROCK (February 10, 2026)— Recently, during a routine exam, Amboseli, our adult male African lion, was found to have a few teeth that required additional treatment. Lions rely heavily on their teeth for essential daily behaviors—grasping and tearing food, maintaining…
