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.
The Zoo is proud to announce the birth of six Santa Catalina Island rattlesnakes. Curator of Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish Ian Recchio calls this a “significant” moment for the Species Survival Plan (SSP) for this critically endangered snake.
Animal News: Important Santa Catalina Island Rattlesnake Births Read more
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
What happens when a Zoo staffer gets out of the office and into the field—in India—for the first time?
Field Notes: Indian Gharials with Maura Messerly Read more
There’s a brand-new, public-facing habitat in the LAIR, and you’re going to want to hop on over immediately to see it!
Conservation Stars on View for the Very First Time Read more
As we transition to the summer, the Zoo is focused on expanding our impact in the community and on connecting more Angelenos to nature.
Zoo Update from Zoo CEO and Director Denise M. Verret – June 2023 Read more
We’ve got babies! The Zoo has been bustling with the excitement of newborn animals, and we wanted to share with you a few new faces that you might want to look for on your next visit.
Welcome to the World Read more
The Zoo and its staff and volunteers are hard at work celebrating and conserving our marvelous planet during Earth Month. From a focus on birds to the creation of new garden spaces, read on to see why Zoo Director and CEO Denise M. Verret is excited for the rebirth and renewal of spring at the L.A. Zoo.
Zoo Update from Zoo Director and CEO Denise M. Verret – April 2023 Read more
Planting a garden is an act of courage that looks to the future and sometimes challenges nature itself.
Behind the Scenes: New Pollinator Garden Read more
She and colleagues from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and the Smithsonian Zoo traveled to Ecuador’s Llanganates National Park in October 2022.
Field Notes: Ecuador with Dr. Jordan Davis-Powell Read more
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