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Thursday, Apr 13, 2023 LITTLE ROCK (April 13, 2023) – On Thursday, the Little Rock Zoo lost one of its long-term residents, Nona, a 33-year-old grizzly bear living at the Zoo since 1993. Nona, along with her sister, Ann, was rescued…
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023 LITTLE ROCK (April 6, 2023) – The Little Rock Zoo will offer free admission this weekend (Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9), to those affected by tornados that hit the state March 31. Free admission will…
Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023 LITTLE ROCK (March 14, 2023) – The Little Rock Zoo is excited to invite the public to its Passport to Fun: Spring Break 2023 celebration this year. From March 17 to March 26, 2023, the Zoo will be the…
Friday, Mar 03, 2023 LITTLE ROCK (March 3, 2023) – The Little Rock Zoo is happy to announce its annual Wild Wines event at the Little Rock Zoo. On Friday, April 28, 2023, from 7-9 pm, the Zoo will host the Wild…
Thursday, Nov 11, 2021 Baby Rhino Born at Little Rock Zoo LITTLE ROCK (November 11, 2021) – A baby eastern black rhinoceros was born overnight at the Little Rock Zoo making this the first rhino birth ever for the Zoo and…
Friday, May 07, 2021 LITTLE ROCK (May 7, 2021) – The Little Rock Zoo is sad to announce the passing of its male jaguar, Malcolm, who died April 27, 2021. Malcolm was 18-years-old and one of two jaguars living at…
Monday, Apr 26, 2021 Study Shows Zoo Investment Leads to $659 Million Economic ImpactOverall Impact Nears $1 Billion Over 15 Years as Zoo Draws Large Tourism Market LITTLE ROCK (April 26, 2021) – The Little Rock Zoo released a study today showing…
Thursday, Feb 25, 2021 LITTLE ROCK (February 25, 2021) – The Little Rock Zoo will temporarily house the Museum of Discovery’s animal ambassadors and provide space for the museum’s virtual programs while the museum undergoes repairs from flooding related to…
Monday, Dec 16, 2019 The baby can be seen at the gibbon habitat with her family in the mornings, weather permitting. Mother Paddy carries the baby with her while she’s outside but does often shield the baby from public view…
Wednesday, Nov 27, 2019 Little Rock Zoo Launches New Website LITTLE ROCK (Nov. 27, 2019) – The Little Rock Zoo announced on Wednesday, the launch of a new easier to use website that includes responsive design and a modern look.…
