Dive into the fascinating world of wildlife conservation, animal care, and zoo adventures in the Little Rock Zoo Blog. Whether you're passionate about our animal residents, curious about conservation efforts, or looking for family-friendly activities, our blog is your gateway to everything zoo-related. Discover engaging stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and tips for making the most of your visit.
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LITTLE ROCK (August 15, 2024) – The Little Rock Zoo is excited to share the incredible success of our recent solar eclipse glasses collection project! After the total solar eclipse in April, we received a staggering total of 33,090 gently used…
Zina is a 63-year-old Asian elephant that resides at the Little Rock Zoo in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is currently the oldest resident at the zoo that specializes in geriatric elephant care. She is easily recognized by her long skinny…
LITTLE ROCK (August 1, 2024) -Today, we’re taking you behind the scenes to explore a day in the life of our magnificent elephants. These animals receive extraordinary care every day, ensuring their health, happiness, and well-being. The Little Rock Zoo boasts…
LITTLE ROCK (August 1, 2024) – The smallest member of the Little Rock Zoo orangutan family reached a significant milestone this month: Kota is now six months old! Born on February 23, 2024, this baby orangutan is beginning to show signs…
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…
Monday, Apr 15, 2024 LITTLE ROCK (April 15, 2024) – The Little Rock Zoo is happy to announce its annual Wild Wines event at the Little Rock Zoo. On Friday, April 26, 2024, from 7-9 pm, the Zoo will host the Wild…
Tuesday, Apr 02, 2024 LITTLE ROCK (April 2, 2024) – Little Rock Zoo and Hiland Dairy proudly announced their continued partnership for 2024, standing united in their commitment to community and wildlife conservation. In addition, the two like-minded organizations also announced…
Thursday, Mar 07, 2024 Little Rock, Ark. (March 7, 2024) –Inspiring others to value and conserve the natural world is the mission of Little Rock Zoo. But for some families, a trip to the Zoo may present financial barriers. The Zoo Access…
Monday, Mar 04, 2024 LITTLE ROCK (March 4, 2024) – The Little Rock Zoo is excited to invite the public to roar, soar, and explore its newest dynamic show, Dragon Kingdom, making its debut this Spring Break 2024. During spring break, March…
Friday, Feb 23, 2024 LITTLE ROCK (February 23, 2024) – The Little Rock Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of an orangutan born earlier this morning to orangutans Berani and Bandar. Zoo staff report that the new infant is healthy…
