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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 show at the L.A. Zoo.

Upcoming Shows & Activities

Children enjoy playing in nature at the LA Zoo Play Park.
Shows & Activities

Nature Play

11 a.m. Visit the Play Park and participate in nature-themed activities, games, and crafts. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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