About Little Rock Zoo

This 33-acre zoo displays more than 700 animals & has a train, antique carousel & playground.

💬 What Parents Say

• 💡Plan your visit around the train ride and carousel - these are popular attractions with short wait times according to visitor feedback, making them good anchors for your itinerary
• 💡Allow 2-3 hours for a complete visit as this is a smaller zoo. Avoid visiting during special events like GloWild when some animal exhibits may be closed for renovations or decorations
• 🕐Visit on a weekday morning or right before closing to see animals when they're most active, but note that visiting near closing time means you may not have time to see the entire park
• 💡The zoo is described as 'super affordable' by visitors costing only a few dollars per person - parking is free and easy, making it a budget-friendly family outing
• 💡Kids enjoy the interactive map activity and animal reading stations throughout the zoo. The lions and apes exhibit, carousel, and play areas are highlighted as must-sees for families with young children