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Explore Your Zoo

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

Our Animals

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

Exhibits

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

Plants

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. 

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Zoo Blog

  • A Durango Rock Rattlesnake basking on a piece of slate.
    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
  • school of gold-flecked piranhas swish through blue water.
    Zoo Update with Zoo Director and CEO Denise M. Verret
    Red-bellied piranhas are native to South America. Their signature gold flecks become especially iridescent during mating season—usually the rainy season of wherever they are located. In Los Angeles, the rainy season lasts through April, so be sure to visit these flashy fish soon. Photo by Jamie Pham
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For Educators

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

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