Little Rock Zoo's Amos the Alligator Turns 16 Saturday, Wanna Go?

Join the Little Rock Zoo for a special celebration as they throw a monster truck-themed birthday party for their beloved American alligator, Amos. This fun event is included with your daily admission and will take place at the alligator habitat. Don't miss this!

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, August 3
Location: Alligator Habitat, Little Rock Zoo
Dress Code: Wear your favorite monster truck-themed attire, from t-shirts to hats, and show off your monster truck spirit!

Schedule of Activities:

10:00 AM: Enjoy cookies and Hiland Dairy products in the Reptile House (while supplies last).
10:30 AM: Join us for a Keeper Chat to learn more about Amos, his care, and watch him enjoy his birthday treat—a whole deer leg!

Amos the Alligator - Little Rock Zoo

Why a Deer Leg?

Providing natural feeding opportunities like this enriches the lives of our carnivores and scavengers by:

Increasing mental and physical activity
Providing nutritional benefits
Encouraging natural behavior

Please note that this viewing may not be suitable for everyone.

Conservation Success

The American alligator was once endangered due to habitat loss, overhunting, and pollution, facing near extinction. Thanks to significant conservation efforts and legislative actions, they were removed from the endangered species list in 1987. Today, approximately 5 million American alligators thrive in the wild.

The Little Rock Zoo supports the Orianne Society and other organizations dedicated to reptile conservation through donations, including funds collected from parking fees and generous online gifts from Zoo fans.

Come celebrate Amos' special day and learn more about the remarkable conservation journey of the American alligator!

For more alligator tails, I mean, details... check out the Little Rock Zoo website.

Some Alligators In Arkansas You Can Touch - Most You Can't

If you're looking for a great day trip for the whole family may I recommend a fun outing at the Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo in Hot Springs, Arkansas? My wife has been visiting this fun attraction since she was a little girl, we manage to get around to seeing it every couple of years or so and for the most part, it stays pretty much the same, but it's always fun to pet a baby gater.

Gallery Credit: Jim Weaver