Pink's Hot Dogs

Los Angeles food legend Pink's Hot Dogs is opening at the L.A. Zoo! Visit seven days a week starting Friday, April 11 and enjoy your Pink's favorites at your favorite Zoo destination.

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Día de los Niños/Children’s Day

May 3 & 4: The Los Angeles Zoo is thrilled to welcome Angelenos to enjoy special activities and performances honoring the Mexican tradition of Día de los Niños/Children’s Day.

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World of Birds Show

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

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Durango Rock Rattlesnake. Photo by Jamie Pham

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A Ssseriously Close Look at Snake Venom


The Zoo is home to 38 snake species, 27 of which are venomous, like this Durango Rock Rattlesnake. We’re taking a look at why some snakes are venomous and what makes snake venom so powerful. The explanations might surprise you. Photo by Jamie Pham


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