Category Events

Zoo Closed: New Years Day

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.

Zoo Closed: Christmas Day

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.

Christmas Eve

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. Please Note: GloWILD will be closed on Christmas Eve…

GloWILD: New Year’s Eve Party

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…

GloWILD: Sensory Night

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…

International Cheetah Day

DEC 4, 2026 Celebrate International Cheetah Day at the Zoo! Cheetahs play a vital role in their ecosystems as predators that keep prey species on the move, which helps prevent overgrazing. However, cheetahs face numerous threats, including habitat loss, human-wildlife…

International Jaguar Day

NOV 29, 2026 Celebrate International Jaguar Day at the Zoo! Jaguars are the largest cats in the Americas and one of the most elusive big cats in the world. With their powerful build, stunning rosette-patterned coats, and crucial role as…

Zoo Closed: Thanksgiving Day

NOV 26, 2026 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 Friday, November 27, 2026.

Little Rock Recycles Day

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…

Veterans Day

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…

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