Category Zoo Blog

LITTLE ROCK (August 11, 2026)— Preparing the next generation of conservation professionals starts with giving them opportunities to learn, explore, and gain meaningful hands-on experience. For the past several years, the Little Rock Zoo’s internship program has provided college students with…

LITTLE ROCK (July 14, 2026)— Thanks to the generous support of Hiland Dairy Foods, one of our favorite annual traditions is back! Hiland Dollar Day makes it possible for families throughout our community to experience the Little Rock Zoo for just…

LITTLE ROCK (July 8, 2026)— Conservation doesn’t only happen in remote rainforests or distant field stations—it happens through coordinated action, long-term partnerships, and organizations working together across the globe to protect species before they disappear. At the Little Rock Zoo, that work is…

LITTLE ROCK (July 6, 2026)— If you’ve been following Alice’s journey, we’re happy to share a positive update. Alice, one of the Little Rock Zoo’s female gorillas who experienced some health challenges in late 2025, continues to make steady progress with the support of her…

LITTLE ROCK (July 1, 2026)— At the Little Rock Zoo, we’re proud to be more than just a place to see animals and connect with nature. For more than 100 years, the Zoo has served Arkansas by inspiring people to value and conserve…

LITTLE ROCK (March 31, 2026)— Exciting changes are underway in the Cheetah Outpost! This spring, we’ll bid farewell to our two male brothers, Padfoot and Prongs, while welcoming four new young males to the habitat. These carefully planned transitions are part…

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…