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JUN 19, 2026 Visit the Zoo this Juneteenth! Enjoy a day at the Little Rock Zoo—with a special holiday discount. Explore our habitats, meet the animals, and create new memories together. Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Last admission at…

JUN 6, 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…

MAR 21 – SEP 20, 2026 Step into Bugtopia: Wonder Magnified, a brand-new interactive experience included with Zoo admission. Climb, play, and discover alongside animatronic insects and larger-than-life bug sculptures that bring the tiny world of insects into giant perspective.

Your inside look at Project Zoo: Wildly Reimagined! LITTLE ROCK (November 17, 2025) – The Little Rock Zoo’s transformative new construction project continues to make progress. We’ve seen significant developments in the past few weeks as the focus shifts from…

LITTLE ROCK (November 18, 2025) – Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season—one that brings joy to your loved ones and helps wildlife? The Little Rock Zoo offers several meaningful ways to give back while celebrating special moments. 1. Shop…

Dr. Laura Bernstein-Kurtycz INDIA (November 13, 2025)— Debbie Thompson, Dr. Laura, and the rest of the team visited a local school to observe WCB’s Sloth Bear Education Outreach campaign in action! WCB staff create lessons, posters, and activity books to teach…

Dr. Laura Bernstein-Kurtycz INDIA (November 11, 2025)— After the stay with Wildlife SOS, Debbie, Dr. Laura and the rest of the team met up with Dr. Nishith Dharaiya and his research team from the Wildlife Conservation Biology Research Foundation to visit…

Dr. Laura Bernstein-Kurtycz DELHI, INDIA (November 5, 2025)— Debbie Thompson, Carnivore Curator, and Dr. Laura Bernstein-Kurtycz, Conservation and Research Coordinator, have arrived at the Wildlife SOS head office in Delhi, India! This is part of the annual AZA SAFE Sloth Bear trip,…

LITTLE ROCK (October 28, 2025)— As the holiday season approaches, many of us will find ourselves untangling boxes of lights—only to discover strings that no longer work or cords that have seen better days. Instead of tossing them out, you can…

LITTLE ROCK (October 17, 2025)— Kasih, the six-year-old orangutan at the Little Rock Zoo, may be the youngest member of our orangutan family, but she’s already making a big impression. From her playful personality to her impressive learning abilities, Kasih gives…