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Komodo Dragon

The world’s largest lizard has a deadly bite because its saliva harbors more than 50 different pathogens.

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Komodo Dragon

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Sample craft brews, cocktails, and alcohol-free sips while enjoying food and music at this 21+ event.
Saturday, August 3

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Brew at the L.A. Zoo

Saturday, August 3

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Come explore the Zoo on a summer evening with the entire family!
Friday August 9, 16, 23 & 30

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Friday August 9, 16, 23 & 30

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The wildly popular Roaring Nights series returns with a totally tubular ’80s theme!
September 14

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Roaring Nights

September 14

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Island Life: Animals in Paradise?

Join a members-only walking tour highlighting amazing animal adaptations.  

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Join Our Ecochallenge

Join Zoo staff and supporters in a fun, friendly challenge to reduce plastic use.

Fridays – august 9, 16, 23 & 30

Zoo Friday Nights

See your favorite animals during twilight hours while enjoying musical performances.

Troop Talk

Troop Talk at the L.A. Zoo
During this on-microphone talk, learn about a day in the life of the Zoo’s chimpanzees.

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Safari Shuttle ($2 – $9, last trip departs at 3:30 p.m.)
World of Birds Show (12 p.m. daily, except Tuesdays)

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Roaring Nights—July 13 & September 14
Brew at the L.A. Zoo—August 3
Zoo Friday Nights—August 9, 16, 23 & 30 

A cartoonish, brown lizard with a large head and spines along its back straddles a tree branch.
The Boyd’s forest dragon has sharp spines to deter against predators–but its main defense is camouflage. Find this tree-dwelling Australia native in the LAIR on your next visit to the Zoo. Photo by Jamie Pham.

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Zoo Update with GLAZA Interim President Dawn Petersen-Amend


Once again, another school year is complete, and the season of fun and sun is upon us. GLAZA has planned a summer of excitement-filled events at the Zoo to appeal to all ages. We invite you to join us for some (or all!) of our summer celebrations.

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