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.
To help foster a safe space for all Angelenos, including African American youth, the Los Angeles Zoo has expanded its programming and partnerships to create more meaningful and active connections to nature and wildlife.
Zoo Update from Director and CEO Denise M. Verret – February 2023 Read more
What is it like working in the field on the conservation projects that are so important for supporting endangered species? Journey with Conservation Director Dr. Owens through Argentina for his notes from the field on the sites, species, and friends he encountered during his most recent travel for giant otter conservation.
Field Notes: Argentina with Dr. Jake Owens Read more
Since 1970, North American bird populations have suffered a net decline of approximately three billion birds.
Zoo Joins Fight to Save North American Songbirds Read more
The holiday season is my absolute favorite time of the year. It reminds me of another year gone by and of the opportunity for reflection, as we look back at our progress and impact and renew our spirits for a brand-new year to come—a new year that will bring with it opportunities for continued growth and lasting connections.
Zoo Update from Director and CEO Denise M. Verret – December 2022 Read more
You’re going to want to hear what’s happened since the episode was recorded.
Animal Update: Star the Bali Myna Saved from Trafficking Read more
The Zoo is happy to announce the birth of a new female mandrill!
Zoo Welcomes New Baby Mandrill Read more
It’s a great time to enjoy the outside and connect with wildlife and nature, and your Los Angeles Zoo is doing just that in a variety of ways.
Zoo Update from CEO and Director Denise M. Verret – October 2022 Read more
In August, orangutan keepers Kathryn Vivian and Stania Olivera and senior keeper of apes Megan Fox attended the 15th annual Orangutan Species Survival Plan (OSSP) conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their trip was filled with ideas for training, enrichment, and problem solving, but it also held a special reunion with a beloved orangutan friend—and her new baby.
Keepers Reunite with Orangutan 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
It’s August, which means we are hosting nearly 900 Zoo Campers and are also taking our outreach programs to 36 parks throughout the City as part of the Recreation and Parks Summer Play L.A. program, where we are engaging over 1,000 campers.
Zoo Update from Director and CEO Denise M. Verret – August 2022 Read more
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