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…
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…
