The Little Rock Zoo houses more than 725 animals of over 200 species. Visitors to the zoo learn about animals while viewing them in their natural habitat. The Little Rock Zoo also offers train rides through the zoo and attractions for smaller children, such as the Over-the-Jumps-Carousel, a fully functional antique carousel ride. Little Rock Zoo also offers on-site restaurants and gift shops with souvenirs available for purchase.
Magic Springs and Crystal Falls offers two family friendly amusement parks in one. Located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Magic Springs and Crystal Falls features a traditional amusement park and an on-site water park, which operates during the summer months. Magic Springs features a variety of ride attractions including roller coasters, log flumes and carousels, while Crystal Falls offers a 350,000 gallon wave pool, water slides and a splash zone suitable for toddlers and younger children.
The Arkansas Museum of Discovery, located in Little Rock, offers a wealth of attractions of interest to both children and adults. The museum offers collections containing authentic mummy coffins, multi-cultural masks from around the world and over 51 species of animals. The museum also offers interactive attractions such as the Tech Lab, where kids can build and test out their own creations and the Imagination Station, where kids use crafts to bridge the gap between art and science.
Located on the urban outskirts of Hot Springs, Arkansas, the Hot Springs National Park offers 26 miles of hiking trails as well as camping facilities and picnic grounds to utilize during your stay. The park also features a 216 foot tower which overlooks 140 miles of the Ouachita Mountains. In addition to natural attractions, the park is the location for the Museum of Contemporary Art of Hot Springs as well as several gift shops for souvenir shopping.
