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LITTLE ROCK (December 30, 2025)— There’s a very special new chapter in the Zoo’s bush dog story! Our resident bush dog pair, Luz and Paku, first captured hearts when they arrived from France in a carefully coordinated effort guided by the…

LITTLE ROCK (December 26, 2025)— We are thrilled to share that Kayla, our sloth bear mom, gave birth to two healthy cubs at the Little Rock Zoo! This exciting milestone is the result of a collaborative effort between the Little Rock…

LITTLE ROCK (December 19, 2025)— Great news from the Little Rock Zoo; Kayla, the sloth bear, is expecting cubs!! Zoo veterinarians confirmed pregnancy using ultrasound imaging. Kayla is expected to deliver sometime before the end of December. Sloth Bears use delayed…

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…