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Los Angeles Zoo

Saving Wildlife. Enriching Our Communities. Creating Connections to Nature. Plan your adventure today at lazoo.org.

Rainforest of the Americas is the Zoo's newest state-of-the-art exhibit, transporting guests to a tropical rainforest full of life. From the treetops to the rivers, creatures are crawling, flying, slithering, hiding, sleeping, and living. Detailed sculptures, educational graphics, and architectural elements create an immersive experience for guests, while specific animal highlights include amazing

critters from piranhas and giant otters to harpy eagles and jaguars. The Elephants of Asia habitat includes features that are dedicated to the health and welfare of the elephants, such as bathing pools, sandy hills, varied topography, enrichment opportunities, and a state-of-the-art barn that is capable of caring for elephants of all ages. Elephants of Asia focuses on the rich connection between elephants and the cultures of Thailand, India, China, and Cambodia. The exhibit familiarizes guests with the challenges Asian elephants face in the wild, including their shrinking natural habitat, and gives visitors the opportunity to directly contribute to conservation programs that support elephants in their native countries. The LAIR (Living Amphibians, Invertebrates, and Reptiles) encompasses several visually stunning areas that include habitats for various unique and endangered species. Over 60 species of amphibians, invertebrates, and reptiles are represented in this assortment of living jewels. Each habitat is beautifully themed with hand-painted murals of damp and misty forests, rainforest canopies, red rock formations, mountain ranges and vistas, and dry arid deserts to exemplify the natural environments of the many diverse species.

12/09/2024

Just a little meerkat, doing meerkat things.

12/07/2024

It's bath time for Mkali the serval! 🐱🛀
that all cats, big and small, have tiny spines on their tongues? These amazing keratin-sheathed barbs, called "papillae", act like a built-in brush.

12/06/2024

At L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow, explore an immersive landscape filled with dazzling lantern sculptures of animals and plants. The 2024/2025 Zoo Lights experience features all-new seasonal wonders, including a Winter Wildlands area with glowing pine trees and ice crystals, interactive displays, ro...

12/06/2024

Bahasa’s rendition of Defying Gravity is wickedly good! 🌟🎤

12/05/2024

💖 PRIDE NIGHT AT L.A. ZOO LIGHTS: ANIMALS AGLOW! 💖
The L.A. Zoo welcomes members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including family, friends, and allies, to celebrate the
holiday season at a special Pride Community Night on Dec. 11.
Features include:
💃 An all-ages dance party with D.J. Keelez
🍹 Full cocktail bars for adults (21 and over)
✨ A policy that invites guests to use their chosen restroom.
All ages are welcome to join in the festivities and experience the magic in a safe, welcoming environment with their families and friends.

For tickets and details, please visit https://bit.ly/4eZeGZO.

12/05/2024

✨ Get cozy for Holiday Pajama Weekend at L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow! ✨
From Friday, Dec. 6, through Sunday, Dec. 8, guests of all ages are invited to wear their most cheerful holiday PJs while exploring the dazzling lantern displays. Remember to bundle up for the weather—shoes are required.
Don’t miss out on the magical, festive fun! Grab your tickets now: https://bit.ly/3GYnu33

12/04/2024

POV: You say hello to Walnut the harbor seal. 🦭

12/03/2024

Jamie Pham, our incredible Zoo Photographer, has added another accolade to his impressive list of achievements! His stunning portrait of a Grevy's zebra earned an honorable mention in The Association of Zoos and Aquariums's 2024 Connect Photo Contest.
"Zebras are among my favorite animals to photograph because they’re like walking works of art," Jamie shared. "One morning, in the perfect patch of soft light, I spotted this Grevy’s zebra. She struck a classic 'over-the-shoulder' pose, and I was able to frame her face and expressive eyes with the swooping stripes of her body. The moment I captured that shot, I knew it was a winning composition and my photo contest entry for the year."
Explore all the winning photos and learn more at https://bit.ly/41iBnVA. Congratulations, Jamie! 🦓📸

12/02/2024

Celebrate the season in style at our VIP Ugly Holiday Sweater Happy Hour on Dec. 5! Enjoy express entry to L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow and exclusive access to a private lounge with a special menu, drinks, and a themed photo op. Ugly sweaters are encouraged. 6:30–8:30 p.m. 21 and older only. Book now at https://bit.ly/3GYnu33!

11/30/2024

Cats of all sizes rub their faces on things to leave a scent signature, and Georgina’s no exception! She particularly enjoys herbs and perfumes.

11/28/2024

The animals are enjoying their Thanksgiving meals, and we’re filled with gratitude for you! 🫶 Thank you to our Zoo family—guests, GLAZA members, donors, volunteers, staff, and conservation partners. Your support is key to our mission of saving wildlife, enriching our communities, and creating connections to nature.

The Zoo and L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow are closed today, Nov. 28, and will reopen tomorrow, Nov. 29.

11/28/2024

L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow Sensory-Inclusive Community Night
📅 Tuesday, Dec. 3, all ages welcome!
Experience the magic of L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow with inclusive modifications designed for guests who thrive in a sensory-supportive environment:
🌟 Smaller crowds
🎶 Quieter music
🎅 Santa photos (no flash photography; additional fee)
🎒 Sensory bags available (noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards, and weighted lap pads — first come, first served)
🚪 Opportunity to exit and reenter the Zoo
🖥️ Online Social Story (coming soon!) to help prepare for your visit

Limited tickets available: https://bit.ly/3Zgs9GW

11/27/2024

The L.A. Zoo is proud to share that we have partnered with The Rattlesnake Conservancy’s “Project Obscurus”, a groundbreaking effort that includes establishing a captive breeding program to repopulate the federally threatened New Mexico ridge-nosed rattlesnake (Crotalus willardi obscurus) in its US range. This small, shy, mountain-dwelling species plays a vital role in the ecosystem as both predator and prey. Unfortunately, its numbers have drastically declined in recent decades, primarily due to climate change.
With Project Obscurus, there is hope. Earlier this year, 40 conservation experts, including L.A. Zoo reptile keepers, convened in Sierra San Luis, Mexico, for Phase I of the project. This phase involved collecting wild snakes for breeding programs at the L.A. Zoo, San Antonio Zoo, and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. So far, 20 offspring have been born, with successful births at all three facilities. Once these young snakes mature, they will be candidates for future release into the wild.

While the New Mexico ridge-nosed rattlesnakes and their offspring remain behind the scenes, guests can see a similar species at the L.A. Zoo, the southern ridge-nosed rattlesnake, in the LAIR.

Read more at: https://bit.ly/3ZuaED9

📸: Jamie Pham

11/26/2024

Zainabu is just a gentle giant living her best life. 🦒💖

11/25/2024

🎄✨ We are thrilled to have had Mayor Karen Bass and Deputy Mayor Jacqueline Hamilton at the last week, who stopped by to get immersed in the holiday spirit at L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow!
Join the fun and make L.A.'s wildest holiday tradition part of your season! Get your tickets today at www.lazoolights.org.

11/25/2024

How’s this for a ? A precious moment of Ziggy and her son, Walnut, when he was just a pup. Ziggy was once an abandoned pup, deemed unlikely to survive in the wild. She was rescued and rehabilitated by the Pacific Marine Mammal Center before coming to the L.A. Zoo. Now, she’s thriving, and has her own little one! Harbor seals, like all marine mammals, are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Remember to keep your distance when observing these charming animals along beaches and shores. 🦭❤️

11/23/2024

Coco the peregrine falcon here, wishing Los Angeles Football Club good luck at tonight's Western Conference Semifinals at BMO Stadium! Swoop in for the win!

11/22/2024

We ain't lion: Rockie’s got sealiously krill-er weekend vibes 🦭✨

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Los Angeles, CA
90027

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Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

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(323) 644-4200

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http://www.lazoo.org/

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Videos

Just a Little Meerkat, Doing Meerkat Things

Just a little meerkat, doing meerkat things. #MeerkatMonday

Serval Spa Day: Mkali's Purr-fect Bath 🐱🛀

It's bath time for Mkali the serval! 🐱🛀 #DYK that all cats, big and small, have tiny spines on their tongues? These amazing keratin-sheathed barbs, called "papillae", act like a built-in brush. #Caturday #Serval #Cat

Bahasa The Singing Siamang Is Wickedly Good! 🌟🎤

Bahasa’s rendition of Defying Gravity is wickedly good! 🌟🎤 #Siamang #Primate #Wicked #Singing

✨Get Cozy at The Zoo!✨

✨ Get cozy for Holiday Pajama Weekend at L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow! ✨ From Friday, Dec. 6, through Sunday, Dec. 8, guests of all ages are invited to wear their most cheerful holiday PJs while exploring the dazzling lantern displays. Remember to bundle up for the weather—shoes are required. Don’t miss out on the magical, festive fun! Grab your tickets now: https://bit.ly/3GYnu33 #LAZooLights #LAZoo #Holiday #PJs

Hello, Walnut! Seal-ing Hearts Everywhere 🦭

POV: You say hello to Walnut the harbor seal. 🦭 #OceanLove #MarineLife #Seal #POV

Watch Georgina the Snow Leopard Explore New Scents!

Cats of all sizes rub their faces on things to leave a scent signature, and Georgina’s no exception! She particularly enjoys herbs and perfumes. #Caturday #SnowLeopard #BigCat #Enrichment

Thanksgiving: Zoo Animal Edition

The animals are enjoying their Thanksgiving meals, and we’re filled with gratitude for you! 🫶 Thank you to our Zoo family—guests, GLAZA members, donors, volunteers, staff, and conservation partners. Your support is key to our mission of saving wildlife, enriching our communities, and creating connections to nature. The Zoo and L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow are closed today, Nov. 28, and will reopen tomorrow, Nov. 29.

A Gentle Giant Living Her Best Life 🦒💖 Relax with Zainabu The Giraffe

Zainabu is just a gentle giant living her best life. 🦒💖

It's Rockie’s World, We’re Just Swimming In It 🦭

We ain't lion: Rockie’s got sealiously krill-er weekend vibes 🦭✨

Not Your Average Lizard: Earl Goes Hard for Grapes! 🦎🍇

Slaying the Reptile Game, One Grape at a Time 🦎🍇 Most monitor lizards are carnivorous, but butaans—also known as Gray’s monitor lizards—prefer fruit. Earl and Gekko, our resident butaans, can often be found enjoying their favorite snacks, including juicy, flavorful grapes. These unique reptiles remind us that even the fiercest-looking creatures can have a surprisingly sweet side. #MonitorLizard #Snack #Lizard #Grapes 📹: Linda Newcomb

Tigers Love Boxes Too! Watch This Big Kitty in Action! 🐯

Cats 🤝 Boxes

Meet The Orangutans! 🦧🧡

🦧🧡The L.A. Zoo is home to six amazing Bornean orangutans. Eloise is our 56-year-old matriarch and the oldest female Bornean orangutan in human care. Her daughter, Rosie, is 43. Rosie’s half-sister, Kalim, 42, is mom to Elka, our 13-year-old youngster. Then there is Isim, 30, and Gangsa, 34. Guests can often spot these incredible apes climbing, lounging, and exploring through their habitat. As a member of the The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), we proudly take part in the Bornean orangutan SSP (Species Survival Plan), a cooperative breeding program among AZA-accredited zoos designed to maintain genetic diversity within the North American zoo population. For more information on orangutans and what zoos like ours do to help them, visit orangutanssp.org and https://www.aza.org/safe-species. #OrangutanCaringWeek #OrangeForOrangutanDay #Orangutan #Primate #Ape

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Nurturing Wildlife and Enriching the Human Experience

Mission Statement

To serve the community, the Los Angeles Zoo will create an environment for recreation and discovery; inspire an appreciation of wildlife through exhibitry and education; ensure the highest level of animal welfare; and support programs that preserve biodiversity and conserve natural habitat.

Vision Statement

We will leverage the diverse resources of Los Angeles to be an innovator for the global zoo community, creating dynamic experiences to connect people and animals.

Overview

The City of Los Angeles owns the Zoo, its land and facilities, and the animals. Animal care, grounds maintenance, construction, education, public information, and administrative staff are City employees. The Mayor of the City of Los Angeles is Eric Garcetti, who began his first term in 2013. Located within the 4th City Council District, the Zoo is represented by Councilman David Ryu. Since 2019, Denise M. Verret has served as CEO and Zoo Director. Prior to her Interim appointment for this role and subsequent confirmation by Los Angeles City Council in June 2019, Ms. Verret was the Zoo’s Deputy Director since 2000. Verret also currently serves on the prestigious Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Board of Directors.

The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) was created in 1963 as a private, nonprofit, fundraising organization to support the new Zoo. Today, GLAZA provides support through fundraising, membership, organizing special events and travel programs, producing award-winning publications, coordinating one of the largest zoo volunteer programs in the country, administering the contract for visitor services concessions within the Zoo, and supporting community relations, and public relations. GLAZA President Tom Jacobson was appointed by the Board of Trustees in June 2019.

Fact Sheet

The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens opened on November 28, 1966. The Zoo is home to more than 1,400 mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles representing more than 270 different species, of which more than 58 are endangered. In addition, the Zoo’s botanical collection comprises several planted gardens and over 800 different plant species with approximately 7,000 individual plants. The Zoo receives nearly 1.8 million visitors per year and is owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles. The daily management of the Zoo is overseen by CEO and Zoo Director Denise M. Verret. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

Size: 133 acres

Location: 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA. 90027 – Griffith Park at the intersection of the Golden State (5) and Ventura (134) freeways