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Explore Your Zoo

There’s so much to discover at your Los Angeles Zoo

Learn about the more than 270 different species that call the Zoo home.

Experience biomes from around the globe — from New World tropics to African grasslands to the Australian outback.

From exhibitions, daily performances, and entertainment for all ages, there’s always something great going on at the L.A. Zoo.

BiodiverCity Podcast

The Zoo has partnered with the Gottlieb Native Garden on a new podcast focusing on urban conservation. 

Zoo Blog

  • Zoo Update with GLAZA Interim President Dawn Petersen-Amend
    We’ve got a Zoo for every mood: Come for L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow, or plan for Lunar New Year; or, if you’re like many visitors and members, you’ll appreciate a brisk morning walk around the uncrowded paths and the surprise sights and sounds of animals awakening to a new day. Whether you prefer a stimulating celebration or a quiet stroll to enjoy the animals, the crisp air, and the beautiful flora, we sincerely hope you will visit your Zoo again very soon!
  • New Sensory Support Room
    In a major next step in our work to create the most comfortable and inclusive experience possible when visiting the

Reserve a field trip, find lesson plans, and connect with Zoo educators online. The Zoo has both in-person and virtual options.