Learn about exciting Zoo developments, including animal updates, events, expert perspectives, and field reports on our conservation initiatives at the Zoo and around the world.
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
Brush-tailed bettongs are named for a black tuft of fur that extends from their prehensile tails.
Creature Feature: Brush-tailed Bettong Read more
In early February, we said goodbye to Kaloa the jaguar, a long-time resident of the L.A. Zoo.
Farewell to Kaloa the Jaguar 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
It’s January, and we’re celebrating two of our favorite friends. Cherished longtime Zoo champion, trustee, and donor Betty White’s birthday is January 17, and our feisty western lowland gorilla, Angela, is turning four years old on January 18! Betty’s story and Angela’s have been woven together since our beloved Betty passed away in December of 2021. Now it’s time to remember and celebrate with Angela & Lulingu, a picture book created with funds donated in Betty’s honor.
UPDATE: Betty & Angela & Lulingu 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
As we enter the holiday season, I am hopeful that we can all find joy and give thanks for family, friends, life, and health.
Zoo Update with CEO and Director Denise M. Verret – December 2023 Read more
We’ve reached another conservation milestone for California condors. This summer and fall, birds from the L.A. Zoo participated in successful, historic vaccine trials, furthering condor recovery efforts by creating a potential shield against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The trial was developed in coordination with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, USDA, and U.S. Geological Service and was carried out by the L.A. Zoo, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Oregon Zoo, and Carolina Raptor Center.
Zoo Successfully Implements Avian Flu Vaccines in CA Condors Read more
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