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GloWILD!Arkansas’s Must-SEA Event of the Year is Back

Wednesday, Nov 06, 2024 Presented by Be Well Arkansas, GloWild Shines Again! LITTLE ROCK (November 6, 2024) – GloWILD opens tomorrow night for another season of illuminating fun. With over 45 nights of spectacular light displays, this event is a #OnceInALightTime…

Zoo Announces Passing of Sophie the Elephant

Monday, Oct 28, 2024 LITTLE ROCK (October 28, 2024) – The Little Rock Zoo is sad to announce that Sophie the elephant has passed. She was placed to rest through humane euthanasia earlier this morning. The Zoo will be closed to…

Zoo Saddened at Loss of Baby Chimpanzee

Saturday, Sep 07, 2024 LITTLE ROCK (September 7, 2024) – A baby chimpanzee born August 23 at the Little Rock Zoo died earlier this morning. Initial necropsy results did not show a conclusive cause of death. The baby chimpanzee was born…

Sophie the Elephant Enters Hospice Care

Monday, Jul 15, 2024 Advanced Disease Progression Contributes to Declining Health LITTLE ROCK (July 15, 2024) – Sophie the elephant at the Little Rock Zoo has been placed on hospice care. A pyometra infection has caused her progressive decline and staff…

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