The zoo has had some structural damage after a major of storm. No one was harmed, and the photos only show damage to public fencing and a restroom. Login • Instagram
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The Small Carnivore complex, home to smaller cats, foxes, etc., will be demolished in the near future.
LITTLE ROCK NOTEBOOK: Zoo to demolish small carnivore area | Library system to host local artists
LITTLE ROCK NOTEBOOK: Zoo to demolish small carnivore area | Library system to host local artists
I wondered aloud during my review of Little Rock several months ago when exactly the curtain would close for these exhibits, considering it's been the tentative plan for over a decade now. While I'm glad they're committed to progress, I also hope they are able to find the funds to eventually replace the species and enclosures lost with something new and worthwhile.
Is there where the Bush Dogs are located?
No, the bush dogs are located in the bear grottos. So thankfully this rare to find species will remain at least for the time being.
Per my visit to the Little Rock Zoo in December, about half of the exhibits in the small carnivores "loop" were blocked off and empty. The only animals that remained in the area were clouded leopards, caracals, ocelot, fossa, red fox, and grey fox. Unfortunately during my visit, of those animals only the grey fox was visible.
That's an interesting lineup of species. When I visited the zoo in 2012, the 'Small Carnivore' complex held these species: Capybara, Reeve's Muntjac, Binturong, Coati, Indian Crested Porcupine, Red Fox, Bobcat, Serval, Clouded Leopard, Ocelot and Caracal.
On that same day (August 5th, 2012), the 'Bear' section next door had the following species: Grizzly Bear, Asiatic Black Bear, Sun Bear, Sloth Bear, Bush Dog, North American River Otter and Spotted-necked Otter.
A male Lar Gibbon infant was born on July 11th to parents, Jeepers and Paddy. This is their fourth infant together.
Little Rock Zoo announces birth of new gibbon
Little Rock Zoo announces birth of new gibbon
Other 2022 News:
On January 24th, the zoo announced the gender of the African penguin that was born on November 5th, 2021, (0.1). On January 26th, the zoo announced her name, Betty White.
Little Rock Zoo - It is a GIRL! | Facebook | By Little Rock Zoo | It's a GIRL!! Penguin chick born November 5, 2021, at the Zoo is a girl. Help us choose a name for her beginning tomorrow!
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On February 27th, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.0.2) black-breasted leaf turtles (which are a new species for the facility) which are on exhibit in the Reptile House.
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On March 29th, the zoo announced that due to avian influenza, their Tropical Bird House will be closed until further notice.
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On May 1st, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) northern ground hornbill named Mayhem from Disney's Animal Kingdom in Florida. He will become an ambassador animal.
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On May 9th, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.1.1) Virginia opossums named Dolly and Reba and will be ambassador animals for the facility.
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On January 24th, the zoo announced the gender of the African penguin that was born on November 5th, 2021, (0.1). On January 26th, the zoo announced her name, Betty White.
Little Rock Zoo - It is a GIRL! | Facebook | By Little Rock Zoo | It's a GIRL!! Penguin chick born November 5, 2021, at the Zoo is a girl. Help us choose a name for her beginning tomorrow!
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On February 27th, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.0.2) black-breasted leaf turtles (which are a new species for the facility) which are on exhibit in the Reptile House.
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On March 29th, the zoo announced that due to avian influenza, their Tropical Bird House will be closed until further notice.
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On May 1st, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) northern ground hornbill named Mayhem from Disney's Animal Kingdom in Florida. He will become an ambassador animal.
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On May 9th, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.1.1) Virginia opossums named Dolly and Reba and will be ambassador animals for the facility.
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Asmara the Malayan tiger is pregnant and due in early August. The father is Jaya, who moved to Little Rock from Jacksonville in February.
Little Rock Zoo announces Asmara the tiger is pregnant | KARK
Little Rock Zoo announces Asmara the tiger is pregnant | KARK
On July 25th, the zoo announced that their (1.0) melanistic jaguar named Cactus Jack has passed away at the age of 21.
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On August 5th, the zoo announced that (0.0.20) eastern collared lizards were hatched.
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On August 8th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) white-handed gibbon was born on June 11th.
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On August 13th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.3) Malayan tigers were born.
Also on August 13th, the zoo announced the gender of the baby gibbon (0.1) and name, Twila.
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Also on August 13th, the zoo announced the gender of the baby gibbon (0.1) and name, Twila.
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Great news for the species considering there’s only 52 Malayan tigers in AZA zoos. Considering Asmara is a first time mother, it’s great to see her taking so well to motherhood.
Three Malayan tiger cubs have been born:
Little Rock Zoo celebrates the birth of three tiger cubs | thv11.com
The Little Rock Zoo announced the birth of three Malayan tiger cubs to Asmara, an eight-year-old tiger born at the zoo, on August 13, 2022.
They will stay indoors for a few months while Asmara tends to her cubs, but guests can still see the cub's father, Jaya, in the outdoor tiger habitat.
Three Malayan tiger cubs have been born:
Little Rock Zoo celebrates the birth of three tiger cubs | thv11.com
The Little Rock Zoo announced the birth of three Malayan tiger cubs to Asmara, an eight-year-old tiger born at the zoo, on August 13, 2022.
They will stay indoors for a few months while Asmara tends to her cubs, but guests can still see the cub's father, Jaya, in the outdoor tiger habitat.
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A couple shade structures will be added to the Asian elephant exhibits. This is the first in a number of improvements coming to the Zoo, most of which will involve animal exhibit upgrades.
Zoo improvements on the horizon, elephant shades are up first
Zoo improvements on the horizon, elephant shades are up first
20 Eastern collared lizards have hatched:
Little Rock Zoo announces birth of lizards to be released around Arkansas | KARK
Little Rock Zoo announces birth of lizards to be released around Arkansas | KARK
The cubs are all female and the public can now vote on their names! The choices are Parvati, Kae, Hermoine, Nazra, Sundari, Zoya, and Dhia and guests will have from today till Friday to vote.
The Tiger Cubs Need Names! | Little Rock Zoo
The winning names are Zoya, Kae and Sundari.
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On November 1st, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) African pancake tortoise named Shortstack which will be used as an Ambassador Animal.
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On December 20th, the zoo announced that they acquired (1.2) Aruba Island rattlesnakes named Vlad, Buffy, and Claudia which are now on exhibit.
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On December 21st, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) prehensile-tailed porcupine named Petunia in July and is an Ambassador Animal.
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On January 9th, 2023, the zoo announced that a (0.1) sloth bear named Zaara will be transferred to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in California in the near future. The last time Zaara will be on exhibit is January 16th.
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On December 20th, the zoo announced that they acquired (1.2) Aruba Island rattlesnakes named Vlad, Buffy, and Claudia which are now on exhibit.
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On December 21st, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) prehensile-tailed porcupine named Petunia in July and is an Ambassador Animal.
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On January 9th, 2023, the zoo announced that a (0.1) sloth bear named Zaara will be transferred to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in California in the near future. The last time Zaara will be on exhibit is January 16th.
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