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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.

08/07/2025

What does a day in the life of a Conservation Intern at the Los Angeles Zoo look like?

Through a partnership between USC Wrigley Institute for Environment & Sustainability and the L.A. Zoo, USC undergraduate students are translating their studies into real-world impact as they collect data on native habitats and gain hands-on experience with projects that protect and restore L.A.’s biodiversity. The Los Angeles Zoo is working to protect wildlife where they live: around the globe and right here is Southern California. These interns are learning the ins and outs of conservation and helping the Zoo deliver on its mission.

By working directly in the field, they're gaining the skills, network, and experience to become the next generation of environmental leaders!

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USC Wrigley Institute Conservation Internship, 2025

Made possible with generous support from the Justin Benjamin Foundation and the Bauer Family Environmental Studies Endowed Scholarship Fund.

Through a partnership between the USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability the Los Angeles Zoo, USC undergraduate students are translating th...

08/06/2025

Unlike most house cats, CJ the Sumatran tiger sure loves to hang around in water! Sumatran tigers have webbing between their toes and are good swimmers, allowing them to pursue and catch prey in the water.
See CJ at the L.A. Zoo today! Grab your tickets at www.lazoo.org.

08/05/2025

Who’s that gray flamingo?!

That’s our newest chick, a male, making his big debut in the flamingo habitat! 🦩

Unlike their pink flockmates, flamingo chicks start gray and gradually turn pink over a few years, thanks to pigments in their diet. Right now, this youngster is busy getting used to life on exhibit and bonding with the rest of the flamboyance (that’s what you call a group of flamingos!).

Get your tickets to the L.A. Zoo today at www.lazoo.org and come give the fluffy gray newcomer a warm welcome to the flock!

08/04/2025

August is Member Appreciation Month at the Los Angeles Zoo, and we’re rolling out a month-long celebration to thank YOU, our loyal members, for your continued support of wildlife, conservation, and our mission.

A special perk for Members this month is a Buy One, Get One food deal. The first 200 member households entering the Zoo, Monday through Friday only, will receive a special coupon for a buy one, get one free offer on select food items. Each day provides a different coupon! Come early and pick yours up while supplies last. Not an L.A. Zoo Member yet? Sign up today at https://bit.ly/LAZooMember.

08/03/2025

What’s Marshall eating?

The short answer: ficus. The fun answer? It’s all about how greater one-horned rhinos like Marshall eat! 🦏

Unlike grazers who munch on grass, Marshall is a “browser”...no, not like Chrome or Safari. That means he prefers twigs, leaves, shrubs, and higher-growing plants.

His absolute favorite? Ficus browse!

Watch Marshall enjoy his leafy treat, hand-delivered by his dedicated animal keeper.

You can see Marshall in his habitat at the Zoo today by getting your tickets at www.lazoo.org!

08/02/2025

Walnut the harbor seal soars underwater like a true swimming star! 🌊💫

Harbor seals use their hind flippers to power through the water and steer with their front ones. With built-in nose plugs and the ability to slow their heart rate, these deep-diving mammals are built for underwater adventures!

Get your tickets at www.lazoo.org and come catch Walnut in action at Sea Life Cliffs, only at the L.A. Zoo!

08/01/2025

The Madagascar radiated tortoise is named for the bright yellow lines on its shell that resemble sunbursts. These markings help it blend into the dappled shade of its native Madagascar.

✅ Critically endangered
✅ Arid habitat survivors
✅ Cultural icons in Madagascar

From their serrated beaks (no teeth!) to thick, sensitive shells, they’re incredible survivors, and we’re proud to help protect them.

Get your tickets to the Zoo today at www.lazoo.org and find them in the roundhouse near the Africa tram stop!

📷: Senior Animal Keeper Jeromy C.

07/31/2025

Neither dogs nor wolves, African painted dogs are a species all their own, with a history going back over 3 million years.

They live in tight-knit packs with strong social bonds where each member plays a role, and they even care for injured and elderly individuals. Their unique fur patterns help them recognize one another and blend into their surroundings.

But with fewer than 5,000 remaining in the wild, they’re the second most endangered carnivore in Africa.
See these rare animals at the L.A. Zoo today! Grab your tickets at www.lazoo.org.

07/28/2025

Visit the California Condor Talk, just across the Bird Show, daily from 2-2:30 (weather permitting) and get an up-close view of one of the rarest birds in North America!

Our Learning & Engagement Team will share the Zoo’s role in the California Condor Recovery Program and help you spot these magnificent birds at the California Condor Recovery Facility, using binoculars and spotting scopes.

Don’t miss this powerful look at conservation in action!

07/27/2025

Serval have radar-dish ears, lightning-fast reflexes, and the ability to jump nine feet into the air! This small wild cat is a top predator with a 50% hunting success rate, more than double that of a lion!

With long legs, a slender body, and a top speed of nearly 50 mph, servals are built for speed and stealth. It’s no wonder they’ve earned a reputation as one of Africa’s most efficient hunters.

You can see servals at the L.A. Zoo today at the Animals of Africa section! Get your tickets at www.lazoo.org.

07/26/2025

may be coming to a close, but our love and appreciation for every individual caring for the animals at the L.A. Zoo flows all year long.

The L.A. Zoo thanks all of the animal keepers for their tireless dedication to providing the animals entrusted to us with the highest level of care and wellbeing.

Share some love in the comments for animal keepers you know or have encountered on your visit to the Zoo!

07/25/2025

Say hello to Brianna Phillips, one of the many hard-working animal keepers who make the L.A. Zoo an inspiring place for people and wildlife.

Brianna cares for many of the animals located in the Children’s Zoo, including the sloth and tamandua!
This , we’re celebrating amazing professionals like Brianna, whose dedication ensures the wellbeing of our animals every day.

Hear her story and learn why she’s so passionate about her role in saving wildlife.

Address

5333 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA
90027

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(323) 644-4200

Website

http://lazoo.org/

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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