A record number of Americans will be hitting the highway this Memorial holiday weekend to soak up some fun and sun. The Little Rock Zoo in Arkansas is celebrating with Red, White, and Zoo.

Little Rock Zoo

Arkansas' only zoo with over 500 animals appreciates our veterans and active-duty military who have sacrificed and continue to sacrifice to protect our freedom by offering all active and veterans a $6 admission price to the zoo with a current military ID.

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Bring the family to the zoo for a fun-filled weekend of activities including animal pop-up encounters in their Civitan amphitheater on Saturday and Sunday starting at 11 AM.

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The Memorial Day and Remembrance and Celebration at the Little Rock Zoo is from 9 AM to 4 PM on May 26-29.

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There's always something to do at the Little Rock Zoo like riding the Diamond Express train around the grounds of the zoo or jumping on the old-fashioned carousel. When you get hungry enjoy a meal at Cafe Africa.

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Summer Programs

Sign the kids up for the wild and fun-filled Zoofari camps where kids get up-close animal visits, hands-on activities, and learn about wildlife and conservation in a very fun-oriented session. A limited number of slots are still available for the summer camp and kids must be between the ages of 6-9.

Get more information on their website or Facebook page. The Little Rock Zoo is a short 2-hour road trip from Texarkana for a great time with the family this Memorial weekend.

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