Little Rock Zoo
The Little Rock Zoo was founded in 1924 and is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. Its origins go back to 1926. Around it, Little Rock Central High School (2 mi) comes first on our list.
A zoo & aquarium inside Little Rock
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 92–92°, and about 76 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Little Rock
Little Rock Zoo is inside Little Rock, which has 113 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 62–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) has airline service, about 6 miles from Little Rock Zoo.
Established in 1926
Little Rock Zoo dates from 1926. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Month by month
Every month near Little Rock Zoo is set out below.
Little Rock Zoo
The Little Rock Zoo was founded in 1924 and is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. It is home to more than 400 animals representing over 200 species, and covers an area of 33 acres (13 ha). The Arkansas Zoological Foundation is a private 501 c (3) organization that raises funds for zoo development. The Little Rock Zoo is a department of the city of Little Rock. It is the largest zoo in Arkansas, and the only Arkansas zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 725 animals · 200 species
- Area
- 33 acres
- Established
- 1926
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.7K a year
Where to sleep near Little Rock Zoo
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Little Rock (113) and North Little Rock (50).
- 1Little Rock Central High School
- 2Clinton Presidential Center
- 3Simmons Bank Arena
- 4Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
- 5Old State House
- 6Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Little Rock Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | in town | — | 113 93 hotels · 12 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 206,427 | $236K | D− |
| North Little Rock | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 50 36 hotels · 4 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 4 RV parks | 65,120 | $179K | D− |
| Maumelle | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 9 5 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 19,780 | $292K | B− |
| Jacksonville | 15 mi northeast | 20 min | 17 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 29,460 | $163K | D− |
| Bryant | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 10 10 hotels | 22,815 | $223K | C |
| Benton | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 15 10 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 38,898 | $213K | C− |
| Conway | 24 mi north | 35 min | 24 17 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 72,328 | $252K | C− |
| Cammack Village | 3 mi north | 5 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 757 | $324K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Little Rock Zoo
Places worth adding lie within 45 miles.
12 mi National Historic SiteLittle Rock Central High School National Historic Site49K visitors a year
24 mi MuseumClinton Presidential Center
44 mi National ParkHot Springs National Park2.5M visitors a year
34 mi Stadium & arenaSimmons Bank Arena
43 mi State parkPetit Jean State Park44 mi MuseumArkansas Museum of Fine Arts
53 mi MuseumOld State House
64 mi MuseumArkansas Inland Maritime MuseumPhoto credits
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: Adam Jones, Ph.D., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Clinton Presidential Center: Archipreneur, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hot Springs National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Simmons Bank Arena: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Petit Jean State Park: ErgoSum88, Public domain · Old State House: Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum: Jkmattson, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Questions people have about Little Rock Zoo
Is Little Rock Zoo in Little Rock?
Yes. It’s inside Little Rock, AR.
When is the best time to visit Little Rock Zoo?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 62–81°.
What is the closest airport to Little Rock Zoo?
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Frederick W. Smith (MEM), about 135 miles.
Where should I stay near Little Rock Zoo?
Little Rock (in town, 113 places to stay), North Little Rock (6 mi, 50 places to stay) and Maumelle (8 mi, 9 places to stay).
Local tips in Little Rock
Questions and tips go in Little Rock’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.