Take the kids to monkey around with the animals at the Little Rock Zoo. The zoo is home to over 725 animals, living in habitats that mimic their natural environments. Giraffes, gorillas, rhinos, alligators, flamingos, bears, elephants, bobcats, tigers, lemurs, and zebras are just a few of the animals you'll see throughout the zoo. While you're traveling through the zoo's exhibits and attractions, take a ride on the train or stop to play at the park for even more fun.
Join in the fun at the Natural State's largest ethnic festival, the International Greek Food Festival. For over 25 years, the festival has celebrated the love for Greek food by serving it to the community. At the festival, you'll dine on Greek cuisine like baklava, gyros, hummus dip, falafels, souvlaki, pastitsio, and more. Is your mouth watering yet?
Tour a little piece of American history at the Little Rock High School National Historic Site. The high school was the site of forced school desegregation during the Civil Rights movement in 1957. The visitor's center hosts exhibits about the desegregation of schools and information about the Civil Rights Movement in Arkansas and throughout America.