Zoos
Little Rock Zoo
📍 1 Zoo Dr, Little Rock, AR 72205About Little Rock Zoo
This 33-acre zoo displays more than 700 animals & has a train, antique carousel & playground. The zoo features over 700 animals across 33 acres and includes unique attractions like an antique carousel and train ride, making it a multi-experience destination beyond traditional animal viewing. Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,705 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Best For
- All ages
- Upcoming Highlight
- Bugtopia: Wonder Magnified (opening March 21st)
- Mission
- Inspire people to value and conserve the natural world
💡 Did You Know?
- The zoo features over 700 animals across 33 acres and includes unique attractions like an antique carousel and train ride, making it a multi-experience destination beyond traditional animal viewing
- Train rides are the most frequently mentioned feature in visitor reviews with 146 mentions, significantly outpacing other attractions like the carousel (57 mentions) and specific animal exhibits
- Bugtopia: Wonder Magnified opened on March 21st as a new primary exhibit, representing a significant expansion focused on insects and bug-themed experiences
- Penguin exhibits are among the most notable animal attractions, with 63 visitor review mentions, tied with other major exhibits like lions and rhinos in visitor interest
💬 What Visitors 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
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