Difference between revisions of "Little Rock Zoo"
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Located at #1 Jonesboro Drive, the '''Little Rock Zoo''' has over 725 animals representing over 200 species, but its beginnings were quite a bit more modest. In 1926, the zoo had two animals: a timber wolf and a brown bear. Not to worry, though, because now the zoo is the only public one in Arkansas and is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. The zoo offers all that can be expected from a zoo, including elephants, rhinos, giraffes, lions, tigers, monkeys, apes, and even their newest addition, sloth bear cubs (as of December 26, 2004). | Located at #1 Jonesboro Drive, the '''Little Rock Zoo''' has over 725 animals representing over 200 species, but its beginnings were quite a bit more modest. In 1926, the zoo had two animals: a timber wolf and a brown bear. Not to worry, though, because now the zoo is the only public one in Arkansas and is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. The zoo offers all that can be expected from a zoo, including elephants, rhinos, giraffes, lions, tigers, monkeys, apes, and even their newest addition, sloth bear cubs (as of December 26, 2004). | ||
| − | The '''Little Rock Zoo''' is not just a place to look at and pet pretty animals, however. It is also highly involved in conservation efforts. The zoo participates in the Species Survival Plan, which allows zoos to have endangered species so that they can both preserve the species and educate people about those that are endangered. Among the endangered species at the '''Little Rock Zoo''' are a Black Rhinoceros, Lowland Gorillas, Siamangs, Siberian Tigers, Red Panda, and Red-ruffed Lemurs. | + | The '''Little Rock Zoo''' is not just a place to look at and pet pretty animals, however. It is also highly involved in conservation efforts. The zoo participates in the Species Survival Plan, which allows zoos to have endangered species so that they can both preserve the species and educate people about those that are endangered. Among the endangered species at the '''Little Rock Zoo''' are a Black Rhinoceros, Lowland Gorillas, Siamangs, Siberian Tigers, Red Panda, and Red-ruffed Lemurs. The '''Little Rock Zoo''' also supports the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, AZA Bear TAG - Alaska Brown Bear Project, Biodiversity and Elephant Conservation Trust, Bushmeat Crisis Task Force, Cheetah Conservation Fund, Chiquitano Forest Conservation Program, Conservation Breeding Specialist Group, International Elephant Foundation, International Otter Colloquium, and many more conservation projects. A full list can be found at [http://www.littlerockzoo.com/conservation.htm Little Rock Zoo Conservation Efforts]. |
Revision as of 00:57, 14 February 2008
Located at #1 Jonesboro Drive, the Little Rock Zoo has over 725 animals representing over 200 species, but its beginnings were quite a bit more modest. In 1926, the zoo had two animals: a timber wolf and a brown bear. Not to worry, though, because now the zoo is the only public one in Arkansas and is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. The zoo offers all that can be expected from a zoo, including elephants, rhinos, giraffes, lions, tigers, monkeys, apes, and even their newest addition, sloth bear cubs (as of December 26, 2004).
The Little Rock Zoo is not just a place to look at and pet pretty animals, however. It is also highly involved in conservation efforts. The zoo participates in the Species Survival Plan, which allows zoos to have endangered species so that they can both preserve the species and educate people about those that are endangered. Among the endangered species at the Little Rock Zoo are a Black Rhinoceros, Lowland Gorillas, Siamangs, Siberian Tigers, Red Panda, and Red-ruffed Lemurs. The Little Rock Zoo also supports the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, AZA Bear TAG - Alaska Brown Bear Project, Biodiversity and Elephant Conservation Trust, Bushmeat Crisis Task Force, Cheetah Conservation Fund, Chiquitano Forest Conservation Program, Conservation Breeding Specialist Group, International Elephant Foundation, International Otter Colloquium, and many more conservation projects. A full list can be found at Little Rock Zoo Conservation Efforts.
