OCT 17, 2026 Members’ Day at the Little Rock Zoo! Join us for Members’ Day, a special event to show our gratitude for your support. Your membership helps care for our animals, advance conservation efforts, and provide educational experiences that…
OCT 11, 2026 Celebrate World Sloth Bear Day at the Zoo! Sloth bears are one of the most distinctive bear species in the world, known for their shaggy fur, long claws, and unique feeding habits. Native to the forests of…
OCT 3, 2026 Celebrate International Maned Wolf Day at the Zoo! Maned wolves support healthy South American grassland and savanna ecosystems by dispersing seeds, including the wolf apple, which helps plants regenerate. They are threatened by habitat loss, road collisions,…
SEP 26, 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…
SEP 26, 2026 Little Rock Community Days offer special discounted admission just for Little Rock residents. It’s our way of thanking the community whose tax dollars help support the Zoo. Spend the day exploring the Zoo with family and friends—at a…
SEP 19, 2026 Celebrate World Rhino Day at the Zoo! Rhinos help shape their ecosystems by grazing and browsing, which maintains grasslands and supports other wildlife. Yet, rhinos are threatened by poaching for their horns, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict. You can help protect rhinos…
SEP 17, 2026 6:00 – 9:00 PM Your Wild Night Out Starts Here! Get ready for the wildest brew and cocktail festival in town! Join us for a night at the Zoo like no other—where you can sip, sample, and…
SEP 17, 2026 Zoo to Close Early Today for Zoo Brew Set- Up Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Last admission at 1:30 PMZoo Grounds will Close at 2:00 PM The Little Rock Zoo will resume normal operating hours on…
SEP 13, 2026 Celebrate World Crane Day at the Zoo! Cranes support healthy ecosystems by maintaining wetlands, dispersing seeds, and serving as indicators of environmental health. Many crane species are threatened by wetland loss, water pollution, collisions with power lines, and climate…
SEP 5, 2026 Celebrate Vulture Awareness Day at the Zoo! Vultures are often misunderstood, but these incredible birds play a crucial role in the ecosystem by cleaning up carcasses and helping prevent the spread of disease. In Arkansas, we are…
