Zoo Director and CEO Denise M. Verret has been sworn in as the one hundredth Chair of the Board of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the accrediting body of the Los Angeles Zoo and the global standard of excellence for zoos and aquariums worldwide. “Being the 100th chair and the first black woman to serve in this role is not lost on me,” Verret says. “It’s an incredible milestone and opportunity.”
The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association is celebrating its 61st anniversary, and we want to take you inside the history and milestones that YOU helped make possible. It all starts with 1963 and Cary Grant.
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As we welcome the month of October, I’m reminded of the beauty of autumn—the season of change, transition, and reflection. Just as the season turns and offers relief from the summer heat, we at the Los Angeles Zoo are experiencing some exciting changes as well. The end of summer brings with it a sense of excitement and anticipation, as our young visitors and paid interns return to school, bringing their stories from summer camps and
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Take a look at who’s making us proud this month, the event that’s on everyone’s mind right now, and the question that guides everything happening in the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association—all from GLAZA Interim President Dawn Petersen-Amend.
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I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible achievements and milestones we’ve reached together so far this year at the Los Angeles Zoo. It’s already proven to be a season of growth, learning, and profound impact. I am thrilled to share some highlights with you.
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GLAZA has planned a summer of excitement-filled events at the Zoo to appeal to all ages. We invite you to join us for some (or all!) of our summer celebrations.
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Zoo Director Denise M. Verret reflects on the Zoo’s unwavering commitment to saving wildlife.
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GLAZA celebrated National Volunteer Week the last week of April, recognizing our amazing volunteers and their many contributions to the L.A. Zoo. Looking ahead, we hope you will join us for our annual Beastly Ball the evening of June 1.
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The Teen Council for Conservation serves as an equitable pathway for young Angelenos to voice their concerns and actively engage in developing meaningful solutions. It is a transformative journey, evolving each year with new cohorts working towards creating a just and sustainable world where people and wildlife thrive, together.
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As we welcome the gentle embrace of spring, I find myself filled with a sense of rejuvenation and optimism.
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