Our Little Rock Zoo gets better and better every year. 2016 was my first year to take my daughter to Boo at the Zoo and we had a wonderful time. There are cool beacons around that you can connect to using your phone to learn more about the animals as you wander the park! (get the BeaconSage app for your phone to find them!)
Do not waste your time or money, very disappointed....
Decent place. But no warning or notices about the large amount of renovation and closures going on. A waste of $50 for a family of 4.
I felt very happy about the zoo and the animals. We're so blessed to have such a remarkable group of animals here for us on God's beautiful earth! I feel like the caretakers are wonderful human beings capable of compassion and true care and concern for the animals.
Dollar Day @the LRZOO! Lots of people, and I could move around comfortabley, not muggy as of yet. I enjoyed myself very much!
Great experience for the kids and always a good time for the adults. The staff are extremely friendly and the animals seem happy and well taken care of.
This zoo has really grown and improved over the last two decades. Friendly staff.
Great little zoo. Renovations and new habitat environment popping up! Some ofOur animals are getting old. The old orangutans was shedding but the new baby quickly stole the show!
Aurora staff is the best me and my kids enjoy every single year it is a piece of mind and relief
Amazing job with disinfecting, social distancing, and still keeping it fun for young and old alike. Thanks for all of your hard work.
I have purchased zoo passes since my children were born. I would frequent the zoo at least one time a week to give my children an outing outside and help educate them on animals. I have never ever liked our zoo. The Little Rock zoo is an absolute disgrace. I will never buy a season pass again. There are very few exhibits that are actually decent and when repairs/upgrades are being made it takes months for these changes to take place. WHERE ARE THE ANIMALS? Everything seems broken and under repair. I almost never see any animals out or on display at the time and the ones I do see are hardly active. Some of the animals appear gnarly and gross. I think the Little Rock Zoo is an absolute embarrassment. I decided after my most recent visit I will not go back.
Had a great day with family enjoying a nice clean zoo with plenty of places to sit a spell.
This place never has all the animals out. Not worth it
The zoo was nice. It's a good size and perfect for a family.
Went to Boo at the Zoo! Had a blast. They had food trucks, haunted train ride, and other fun Halloween festivities.
There was a lot of work and construction being done on exhibits which is great. We go lots of zoos and I feel like most of the exhibits were small but well cared for.
More expensive than I expected. The staff are very friendly.
Cute little zoo. Loved the baby Orangutan! So cute. Kind of disappointed- a lot of animal sanctuaries were under construction.
Perfect place for a mild winter day. Spent just over two hours, but could have probably spent at least another hour. Really nice experience.
Bigger zoo than I thought! There were a great variety of animals, I just wish there were more of each.
They had food trucks set up that sold shaved ice, frozen lemonade, and fried dough for about $4 each.
We captured great footage of the animals. Unfortunately, about 5 or 6 of the approximately 20 animals we visited were hiding, so we couldn t see them.
Will definitely go next year, hopefully without COVID ruining things.
Most of the animals weren't on display. It was a waste of time.
Some of the animal exhibits were empty or under construction, which I get that but it seams like that is the case every time we go. Animals didn't look that healthy this time
We had a great time at this zoo.
It's the end of December and a bit cold, but the animals were active. Nice place for to spend a few hours together.
Most of the zoo exhibits were empty. The zoo has changed since I was a kid and not for the better.
Doesn't look taken care of, grounds looked the worst I've ever see them. Animals didn't look happy or healthy. Time to make changes in staff and where the budget is spent.
Lots of construction as zoo expands but over look it and have a great time. The silverback gorilla was my favorite even though they have a baby gorilla too.
Nicely laid out & the remodel looks fantastic!! Most of the were out and about to visit with. Definitely worth the money and you can go at your own pace!
About 40% of the exhibits were closed to the public. Very disappointed
For Little Rock not being a big city (I'm from San Diego where the zoo is world renowned), I am very impressed by this zoo. They are always making it better. We got the annual pass this year and it is a great value! Lots to see, clean and fun environment. The kids love it!
It's good for a close day trip, but honestly for just a couple dollars more you can go to the Memphis Zoo. It's much nicer and they have even have a seal show!!
This is a really nice facility. Well laid out, clean, decent food at the kiosks/restaurants.
Everyone is helpful and knowledgeable, happy to answer questions.
If you live in the state a membership is the way to go.
If you do not (just visiting) then any donations go to on site use AND national/international conservation programs.
Pretty small, not a very good layout, but there were some interesting animals that you don't often see at other zoos. Zoo staff is very friendly.
A wonderful place for a five year old to run and play. If you're like me, you'll find it worth your while to invest in a membership, which will pay for itself typically in the first three or four visits.
Be warned, winter hours are only up til 4:00PM. At present (end of March) they are back to the slightly more reasonable 5:00PM.
Much more could be said (too much for phone entry).
It's always a great time. You never get tired of seeing the amazing animals. Plus, I will continue to go and support the zoo. The Mayor of Little Rock is cutting funding, so I will make sure to continue my support of the zoo.
Because of Covid 19, only three quarters of the zoo was open.
If I would have reviewed this zoo three years ago, it would've gotten two stars. In the three years that have since passed, you can tell the city of Little Rock has really put a lot back into the zoo. The animal exhibits are better, the availability of the animals is better, the design and layout have improved tremendously. For a relatively small city, the Little Rock zoo makes for a very family friendly environment. Strongly recommend.
Great place to go the kids really enjoyed being here
The zoo has really changed
Lots of improvements
My grandkids and I love the zoo. Clean and educational
It was so awesome and I especially loved the Gorillaz!!! So amazing
Little Rock Zoo is okay. Lots of construction, which it needs. Good number of animals. Could use some tender care, but worth the visit.
Beautiful and very clean. Animals had very nice and roomy enclosures.
It's a great place to take toddlers! There's two great little playgrounds, and it's not too big to go see all (or at least most) of the animals before naptime. We have a membership and go at least weekly when the weather is nice.
We love the zoo. Great way to spend some quality family time
Very small but well maintained. All exhibits were open but I've been to much better zoos. Carousel was not running and train ride was very short and just goes around the pond. Nothing special.
Very hot day really felt very sorry for the animals a lot of them did not have water around them. The Zoo needs a SERIOUS FACELIFT! The birds had the best area.
So much fun need a better map the map did not help us
The best time to go is on $1 day. The last few years have been bad experience. Pricey tickets, even for children and most of the exhibits were blocked off for construction or just closed down. This is the worst zoo I have been too. The animals are very close to the HWY. There are not many animals or activities. Not worth the price.
Love the that all the animals were out when we went
Its a great place, i didnt go to places but volunteered to help build landscape for new enclosure and got to feed the asian elephant up close for free.
Seem like the people who work there actually care for their animals.
Very small and overpriced compared to Memphis Zoo. Not impressed at all.
It's way too hot. They should take that into consideration
Love this place..my wife works there..it's really a great place 2 spend time with your family.
This is an awesome zoo with beautiful creatures of both land and sea!
It was a good place to take kids. Other zoo's are great for children and adults.
Didn't get to visit per se got there a little late. Haven't been in years and I do mean years. But I'm going to go back soon when it's open and I have time.
The zoo has many cool species and is a paradise for biologists I highly recommend the visit !!!!!!!!!!!!
Highly recommend getting a year pass if having a family because it's a great place to bring kids. Always appreciate staff who show kids snakes or other animals up close. Food truck food can be a bit overpriced, but tasty - can't say the same for the cafeteria food. Kids loved the penguins, but don't get fooled by "penguin parties" held outside the zoo. Trust me, it's no party. Anyway, the zoo is great!!
The animals look sad and depressed being in those small enclosures.
Nice little zoo. Great for quick trip with the kids who love the animals
It was a awesome school trip for the children of Conway Carolyn Lewis School
This zoo needs a lot of attention it s ran down . Went this Saturday with my niece to start off with the lady at the pay station was on her phone and totally ignored that we were standing there. weeds and grass was grew up seemed like it should have been closed. We walked and walked without seeing any animals most of the exhibits are empty. The directions are confusing. Really not worth going and waste of time and money.
Lots of animals, but the drinks alone were crazy expensive. The food is also...not great. It was a very long wait for fries that were bland and cold, and school cafeteria-esque burgers. Pack a lunch if you can.
Horrible service, but the animals looked well taken care of.
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