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
Last month, our resident koalas, female Maya and male Burra, took the next step toward fulfilling their biological destinies when the two were introduced to live together as partners in the koala habitat. From the bellowing to the branch shaking to the sloth-like inverted tree hang, find out directly from Senior Animal Keeper Kevin Gorowski how everything went down. Hi, Kevin! What can you tell us about Burra and Maya? How do they behave that
Keeper Interview: Behind the Scenes of a Koala Introduction Read more
In his book Just Take a Walk in the Zoo, author Tommy Morrow (along with illustrator Demar Douglas) show the wonder and magic of connecting with wildlife.
Author Spotlight: Tommy Morrow Read more
Custodian Supervisor James Moore reflects on the years he’s spent making the Zoo enjoyable for guests – and on what’s in it for him.
Go Behind the Scenes with Custodian Supervisor James Moore Read more
Rachel Helfing shares about the organization, its mission, and the Zoo’s proud partnership, as well as her own career journey.
Partner Profile: AMZAP Read more
Explore what has powered Dr. Davis-Powell’s zoo journey, from TV to Tuskegee to tigers.
Behind the Scenes with Associate Veterinarian Dr. Jordan Davis-Powell Read more
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