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Shows & Activities

Our goal is to provide a safe and welcoming space for everyone to enjoy the Zoo and connect with nature and wildlife. For the health and safety of our guests and the animals, some exhibits and programming may be unavailable. Schedules are subject to change without notice.

Ongoing Activities

Safari Shuttle

Safari Shuttle

TOM MANKIEWICZ CONSERVATION CAROUSEL

Carousel at the L.A. Zoo

World of Birds Show

World of Birds Show

TROOP TALK

Troop Talk at the L.A. Zoo

Upcoming Shows & Activities

Bird Show at the LA Zoo with a colorful parrot.
Shows & Activities

World of Birds Show

12 pm. Angela Collier World of Birds Theater. This popular, free-flight bird presentation features impressive displays of natural behavior.

Reading to kids in Play Park at LA Zoo Story Time.
Shows & Activities

Story Time

10:30 a.m. Children's Zoo. Gather around for animal or nature-inspired children’s book readings in the shade of the Project Pollinator

LA Zoo gorilla and onlookers during Gorilla Family Time.
Shows & Activities

Gorilla Family Time

11 a.m. Gorilla Habitat. Enjoy late-morning quality time with gorillas as Zoo staff chat about gorilla family dynamics.

Condor spotting at the LA Zoo for people of all ages to view the spectacular birds.
Shows & Activities

Condor Spotting

12:30 p.m. Across from Bird Show Theater. Get a closer look at the L.A. Zoo’s California condors through spotting scopes

Boy with binoculars enjoy Bird Watching at the LA Zoo.
Shows & Activities

Birding

10 am. Aviary. Using our binoculars and guide, spot some of the Zoo’s most colorful birds.

Young people take a moment to reflect in a Nature Journaling activity.
Shows & Activities

Nature Journaling

2pm. Children's Zoo. Decorate a recycled journal and make observations about your surroundings with this nature journaling activity.

Chimpanzees at the Troop Talk event.
Shows & Activities

Troop Talk

12:30 p.m. Daily. Chimpanzee Seating Area. Join this free, on-microphone talk about troop dynamics.

Condor spotting at the LA Zoo for people of all ages to view the spectacular birds.
Shows & Activities

Condor Spotting

12:30 p.m. Across from Bird Show Theater. Get a closer look at the L.A. Zoo’s California condors through spotting scopes

Chimpanzees at the Troop Talk event.
Shows & Activities

Troop Talk

12:30 p.m. Daily. Chimpanzee Seating Area. Join this free, on-microphone talk about troop dynamics.