Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Two elephants standing close to each other in a fenced yard

Billy and Tina FAQ and Updates

Billy and Tina, the Los Angeles Zoo Asian elephants, have arrived safely at the Tulsa Zoo.

StoryWalk^® at the L.A. Zoo

A fun and innovative way to engage young readers and encourage activities that build early literacy skills!

World of Birds Show

The Angela Collier World of Birds Show has been captivating and informing audiences for nearly 40 years.

Today at the Zoo

Birding
10:00 am
Story Time
10:15 am
Gorilla Talk
11:00 am
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm
California Condor Talk
2:00 pm

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Child face painting at a Zoo member event

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Member Events & Tours

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*Working with bats means waiting for the night sky.* Photo by Dr. Melquisedec Gamba-Rios

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Field Notes: Bats in Florida and Jamaica with Cortney Vargas

I sit perched on the edge of an examination table with barely contained excitement. A nurse enters with a small syringe in hand, and my smile stretches widely as she wipes my arm with a cool alcohol swab. A rush of anticipation flutters in my chest; today I’m getting the rabies vaccine! It marks the first step toward realizing my 20-year dream of working with bats.

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