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Member Events & Tours

Elevate your visit to the Zoo with members-only offerings and experiences. Not a member? Join today!

Docent-Led Member Tours & Walks

These specially designed small group docent-led tours offer a unique look at the Zoo. Some of the tours even begin before the Zoo opens! The experiences are free to GLAZA members at all levels and are fantastic for animal enthusiasts, children, and adults. Reservations are required and space is limited. Hope to see you soon! 

ABOUT Reservations

  • You will need to verify your membership by providing your member number and the last name of the primary member on your membership card. 
  • If you have problems making a reservation, please email membership@lazoo.org for assistance.

Upcoming Member Events & Tours

Big Horn Sheep Dad with kid
Member Tours

Member Tour: Celebrate Father’s Day with Nature’s Dads

Our walking tour celebrates some of the most amazing aspects of fatherhood in the animal kingdom.

Explore the Aldabara Tortoise
Member Tours

Member Tour: Island Life: Animals in Paradise?

Join a walking tour that highlights amazing animals that have adapted to island life.

Weaver Black Bird
Member Tours

Member Tour: Early Morning Summer Bird Walk

Soar into summer with fellow bird lovers during this special early morning docent-led walk.

Kangaroo couple
Member Tours

Member Tour: Early Morning Garden Walk: Australian Walkabout! 

G’day mates! Join us as we wander past the koalas and kangaroos to explore the unique plants of Australia.

Baja Ratsnake
Member Tours

Member Tour: Reptiles and More!

Join a walking tour featuring the reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates of the L.A. Zoo.

Alligator Reggie
Member Tours

Member Tour: Predator vs. Prey: Nature’s Hide and Seek

Come join a walking tour of the most effective predators and their elusive prey.

Archer Fish
Member Tours

Member Tour: Welcome to Water World! 

Take a watery walk with our touring docents and discover the amazing adaptations of aquatic animals.

Upcoming Public Events 

Your membership entitles you to free admission to a range of fun, educational, and inspiring daytime events and discounted admission to spectacular nighttime events. 

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.

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.

Safari Shuttle takes visitors around the zoo.
Shows & Activities

Safari Shuttle

Hop aboard Safari Shuttle for a quick trip from one end of the park to the other.

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.

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.