Welcome to the World
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.
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Zoo Update from Zoo Director and CEO Denise M. Verret – April 2023
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.
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Behind the Scenes: New Pollinator Garden
Planting a garden is an act of courage that looks to the future and sometimes challenges nature itself.
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Field Notes: Ecuador with Dr. Jordan Davis-Powell
She and colleagues from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and the Smithsonian Zoo traveled to Ecuador’s Llanganates National Park in October 2022.
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Zoo Update from Director and CEO Denise M. Verret – February 2023
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.
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Field Notes: Argentina with Dr. Jake Owens
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.
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Zoo Joins Fight to Save North American Songbirds
Since 1970, North American bird populations have suffered a net decline of approximately three billion birds.
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Zoo Update from Director and CEO Denise M. Verret – December 2022
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.
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Animal Update: Star the Bali Myna Saved from Trafficking
You’re going to want to hear what’s happened since the episode was recorded.
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Zoo Welcomes New Baby Mandrill
The Zoo is happy to announce the birth of a new female mandrill!
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