The Spooky Photos Of The Abandoned Hallie's Zoo In Arkansas Are Nearly Unbearable
Hallie’s Zoo was a beloved Arkansas gem during the 60s and 70s but has completely fallen from memory in the present time. There’s something particularly fascinating about an abandoned zoo that was once filled with life, sounds, and animals, and now lies derelict. The zoo hasn’t been forgotten by everyone, however! Let’s scroll through the empty cages and see what’s become of this buried treasure.
This tour is brought to us by our friends over at AbandonedAR. They travel to forgotten locations all over the state to preserve these places through historic documentation.
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After the zoo's closure, it stayed abandoned for a couple of years before a restaurant tried to bring new business to the property. It wasn't successful and lead to the zoo staying empty for decades. The result was a beautiful nature-ridden art installation. The former animal cafes were covered in green vines and foliage, providing a beautiful and unusual contrast between the organic and the man-made.
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Do you have memories of Hallie’s Zoo? Reminisce with us in the comments below! We love hearing about your firsthand experiences of unique locations.
Oddly enough this zoo isn’t far from a still-working elephant sanctuary. Who would guess so many wild animals would reside in central Arkansas? You can also see lions, tigers, and bears at this big cat refuge, too.
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More to Explore
Zoos And Wildlife In Arkansas
Where are there other zoos in Arkansas?
In addition to the church-zoo hybrid that Hallie’s has morphed into, you can learn about animals at these other interesting zoos and wildlife refuges.
- Little Rock Zoo
- Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo
- Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
- Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge
- Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge
- Overflow National Wildlife Refuge
- Bill and Alice Nix Petting Zoo
- Joe Hogan Fish Hatchery
Where can I experience nature in Arkansas?
After learning about a variety of animals, head to Arkansas’s natural landscape to find indigenous animals and plants on your own.
- Buffalo National River
- Hot Springs National Park
- Bull Shoals-White River State Park
- Cane Creek State Park
- Cossatot River State Park and Natural Area
- Crowley’s Ridge State Park
- Daisy State Park
- Degray Lake Resort State Park
- Delta Heritage Trail State Park
- Devil’s Den State Park
- Herman Davis State Park
- Hobbs State Park and Conservation Area
- Lake Catherine State Park
- Lake Charles State Park
- Lake Chicot State Park
- Lake Fort Smith State Park
- Logoly State Park