Animals

Brinkley, Arkansas Bring your binoculars and spot over 200 species of birds; investigate the Bayou de View for the recently spotted ivory-billed woodpecker, thought to be extinct for 60 years. Brinkley, AR; +1 870 734 1500.

Little Rock Zoo Slither into the Reptile House; gaze at gazelles; see a show at the Civitan Amphitheater; visit Lemur Island; go for a spin on the undulating, fully restored "Over the Jumps" carousel. 1 Jonesboro Dr., Little Rock, AR; +1 501 666 2406. Fee.

Norfork National Fish Hatchery Walk through the facilities to glimpse three species of trout; angle in Dry Run Creek (15 years old and under). 1414 Hwy 177 South, Mountain Home, AR; +1 870 499 5255.

Riddle’s Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary "Adopt" an elephant; tour through rescued elephants' homes; schedule an elephant exercise weekend, where you learn to feed, bathe, and care for the animals. Open first Saturday of each month. Hwy 25 off Hwy 65, Greenbrier, AR; +1 501 589-3291. Fee.

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Visit more than 100 animals rescued by the refuge; marvel at the monkey and leopard in their habitat; photograph the lions, tigers, and bears. 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs, AR; +1 479 253 5841. Fee.