When I arrived at the Little Rock Zoo, I found it nestled in the heart of the city, surrounded by bustling businesses and stadiums. I also arrived after 6 hours on the road and driving through states I'd never even visited, so I had a lot to learn about its location. The zoo is a city zoo, but being the only accredited zoo for miles it served all of Arkansas as well as parts of surrounding states like Louisiana. It was small in terms of acreage, but while I was there I found it had a big heart and a huge future. I visited Little Rock first simply because of geographic location, but now at the end of my trip, I've found that seeing it first gave me a much needed perspective on a time I'm
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