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.
Zoo Update with GLAZA Interim President Dawn Petersen-Amend Read more
As we welcome the gentle embrace of spring, I find myself filled with a sense of rejuvenation and optimism.
Zoo Update with Zoo Director and CEO Denise M. Verret – April 2024 Read more
A huge thank you to each of our members and your families and guests who attended this year’s L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow.
Zoo Update with GLAZA Interim President Dawn Petersen-Amend – March 2024 Read more
By delivering distinctive and diverse learning experiences, we aim to inspire a deeper appreciation for the world around us and cultivate a shared commitment to conservation and environmental stewardship.
Zoo Update with CEO and Director Denise M. Verret – February 2024 Read more
Did you know plants in the Zoo, around Griffith Park, and throughout many cities in Los Angeles County help feed your favorite animals at the Zoo? Cut branches with leaves, soft shoots, flowers, and fruit called are “browse” and are among the fresh food enjoyed by many species who call the Zoo home. Cutting, transporting, and managing browse is part of animal keepers’ jobs, and each animal in their care has special requirements and favorite browse.
The new year is right around the corner, and it’s bringing with it the annual opportunities to reflect on the past year, celebrate, and chart new paths for the future. As I look back on GLAZA’s efforts and activities during 2023, there is exciting news to report!
Zoo Update with GLAZA Interim President Dawn Petersen-Amend – January 2024 Read more
In November 1963, some 200 prominent Los Angeles community leaders, including Cary Grant, filed the original Articles of Incorporation to create GLAZA in anticipation of creating a new Zoo for the region.
Zoo Update with GLAZA Interim President Dawn Petersen-Amend – November 2023 Read more
GLAZA Senior Editor and author Brenda Scott Royce discusses the personal and creative path that led to the publication her new book, Angela & Lulingu: Two Gorillas, A World Apart, being launched to celebrate World Gorilla Day at the Zoo.
The Zoo has made an incredible effort with young people this season. Read on to discover how programs like Zoo Camp, community engagement through our partnership with the library, and our commitment to equity through paid internships and the Teen Council for Conservation are impacting young hearts and minds.
Zoo Update from Zoo CEO and Director Denise M. Verret – August 2023 Read more
The week of July 17 is National Zoo Keeper Week, and to celebrate the frontline stars of our Animal Care staff, we want to share some inside looks at what keepers do at the Zoo! Aside from wearing cool outfits and sharing their first-hand knowledge with guests, keepers do dozens of things that affect the day-to-day lives of animals.
Behind the Scenes with Keepers Read more
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