Zoos
in Arkansas
Arkansas
Little Rock
Zoo: #1 Jonesboro Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205
The Little Rock Zoo has long been one of Arkansas'
great treasures. It all began modestly in 1926, with just two animals —
an abandoned timber wolf and a circus-trained brown bear. Today, the Zoo
has grown to include more than 725 animals representing 200+ species, many
on the endangered list.
Riddle's
Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary: Greenbrier AR 72058
This Arkansas elephant sanctuary currently houses
Asian elephants and African elephants, and both males and females. Elephant
care and elephant management are taught at this elephant haven in the peaceful
Arkansas countryside.
Wild
Wilderness Drive Through Safari: Gentry, AR. The Wild Wilderness Drive
Through Safari in Gentry, AR provides visitors with an opportunity to interact
with wildlife. Wild Wilderness is a family park/zoo located in Gentry,
Arkansas. There are over 85 different species of exotic animals placed
on a beautiful 180-acre natural landscape with a 19 acre lake and several
large ponds.
Turpentine
Creek Wildlife Refuge and Foundation: 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka
Springs, AR 72632
Turpentine Creek's goal is for every visitor to
learn more about the plight of big cats in the U.S. A visit to our Education
Station will ensure everyone leaves with a better understanding of the
refuge's mission. Many visual displays outline the physiology of big cats.
Our "Touch and Feel" center lets you get hands on with cat fur, whiskers,
toys, and more.
