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Wednesday, Aug 28, 2019 LITTLE ROCK (August 28, 2019) – On Saturday, August 31, 2019, at 1:30pm, the Little Rock Zoo will reveal the name of the new female baby orangutan chosen by public vote . The name reveal will take place…
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2019 LITTLE ROCK (August 28, 2019) – The Little Rock Zoo is looking for kids ages 7-12 to provide input for the Mayor’s Task Force on the Future of the Little Rock Zoo. Applications can be downloaded from Little…
Friday, Aug 09, 2019 LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (August 9, 2019) – You only have a birthday once a year, so don’t miss your chance to wish our grizzly bears, Ann and Nona, a happy ½ birthday! Come to the Zoo this…
Wednesday, Jul 31, 2019 LITTLE ROCK (July 31, 2019) – The Little Rock Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a baby female Northwest Bornean orangutan born to mother Berani and father Bandar on July 28. This is the…
Tuesday, Jul 30, 2019 LITTLE ROCK (July 29, 2019) – It is with heavy hearts the Zoo announces the passing of Ed, the beloved Aldabra tortoise. Ed was one of four Aldabra tortoises at the Little Rock Zoo, and known…
Thursday, Jul 25, 2019 It is with heavy hearts the Zoo announces the passing of Trudy, the beloved eldest member of our Western Lowland gorilla group, and at the time of her passing, the oldest living Western Lowland gorilla living…
Thursday, Jul 25, 2019 LITTLE ROCK (July 16, 2019) – City of Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. and the Arkansas Zoological Foundation announced today the formation of a task force to study planning and development for the Little Rock…
Thursday, Jul 04, 2019 LITTLE ROCK (July 4, 2019) – The Little Rock Zoo invites the public to come Fourth of July weekend here with us at Let Freedom Roar! Each day of the weekend, July 4-6, will feature fun…
Wednesday, Jun 26, 2019 LITTLE ROCK (June 26, 2019) – The Arkansas Zoological Foundation and Little Rock City will collaborate to host a celebration to dedicate a new sculpture to be placed on Zoo Drive. This private, invitation-only event will take place on…
Tuesday, Jun 18, 2019 LITTLE ROCK (June 18, 2019) – The Little Rock Zoo and the McLarty Automotive Group are proud to jointly announce their new partnership with a press conference to be held Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 10am…
