Shopping
Park Plaza Mall
Check pricesEnclosed shopping mall in Little Rock's Midtown area, anchored by two Dillard's flagship stores.
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Attractions
Little Rock Zoo
A city-run zoo in Little Rock, Arkansas, with more than 400 animals across roughly 33 acres.
1 Zoo Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205 · Little Rock, AR
About Little Rock Zoo
The Little Rock Zoo, founded in 1924, is a department of the City of Little Rock and is the largest zoo in Arkansas. It houses more than 400 animals representing over 200 species on about 33 acres. It is the only zoo in the state accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, an accreditation it has held for 25 years according to its own news page. Visitors can see attractions such as a penguin area, a cheetah outpost, a reptile and tropical bird house, and a train ride. The zoo is open daily, rain or shine, with a last admission time in the afternoon.
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Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
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