Zoo Keeper's Blog

 SYDNEY     This year was a very special year for the Little Rock Zoo’s carnivore area: our male jaguar, Sydney, turned 21 years old.  In honor of Sydney’s momentous birthday, we’d like to share some of his history with you!     Sydney was born on July 26, 1989 at the Little Rock Zoo to Jasmine and James.  Everything went well until he was about a month old.  On August 31, 1989, Sydney fell out of his indoor holding area that he shared with his mother. ... Read More

    The Little Rock Zoo may not be as well known as the San Diego Zoo or as large as the North Carolina Zoo, but it is an exceptional zoo that should not be overlooked.  I had the opportunity to experience the Little Rock Zoo first hand as the Great Ape and Primate Intern.  Having been raised in Ohio, I had never visited the Little Rock Zoo, let alone been to the state of Arkansas; therefore, I had no idea what to expect of this internship. Having recently graduated from The Ohio State... Read More