Category Events

Juneteenth

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…

Little Rock Recycles Day

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…

Memorial Day Weekend

MAY 22-25, 2026 Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at the Zoo! In honor of Memorial 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.…

Endangered Species Day

MAY 15, 2026 Join Us for Endangered Species Day at the Zoo! Wildlife helps keep ecosystems healthy, from pollinating plants to maintaining balance in nature. Yet many species are at risk due to habitat loss, pollution, and illegal wildlife trade. You can…

World Binturong Day

MAY 9, 2026 Celebrate World Binturong Day at the Zoo! Binturongs play an important role in forest ecosystems as major seed dispersers, helping regenerate tropical forests as they move through the canopy. However, they face growing threats from habitat loss, deforestation, and illegal…

Bugtopia: Wonder Magnified

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.

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