Partner Profile: AMZAP
Rachel Helfing shares about the organization, its mission, and the Zoo’s proud partnership, as well as her own career journey.
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Animal Absences, Explained
The L.A. Zoo is home to more than 270 species, but sometimes you might not see your favorite on a trip to the Zoo. What causes animal absences, and what are the best tips for seeing the most animals during your visit?
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Behind the Scenes with Associate Veterinarian Dr. Jordan Davis-Powell
Explore what has powered Dr. Davis-Powell’s zoo journey, from TV to Tuskegee to tigers.
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Zoo Update with Zoo CEO and Director Denise M. Verret – February 2022
Zoo CEO and Director Denise M. Verret reflects on the Zoo’s power to connect Angelenos from all walks of life with wildlife and nature.
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Call of the Wild
With mining for cell phone components driving gorillas to the brink of extinction, the species’ survival may literally lie in the palm of your hands.
Zoo Update: December 2021
I am in awe of how the Zoo family came together during this past year, and 2021 ultimately became a year of growth, rebuilding, and stabilization.
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Tears, Applause Greet California Condor Chick Iniko’s Return to the Wild
The L.A. Zoo and Ventana Wildlife Society are celebrating the return to the wild of beloved California condor Iniko, a one and a half-year-old chick.
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PART 3 Adventures in Recovery
by Autumn Hilden Adventures in Recovery Life with California condors has been filled with ups and downs for both keepers. It has demanded sacrifices of time and energy, and sometimes more. Mike recalls with energy one of the most memorable weekends of his career. He’d been invited by Mike Wallace to make a trip to the eastern side of Mount El Diablo in Baja to check on some condors. “So we drive down there and
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Part 2 The Mating Game
The usual approach to pairing condors for breeding was to get them in the cage together as early as possible so they had the longest amount of time to get used to each other before breeding season. “When you put birds together in the non-breeding season, they really have no reason to be interested in each other,” Mike explains. “They’re competing for perches, food, the attention of birds next door.
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Zoo Update: October 2021
As summer transitions to fall, I’m reminded of the adaptations and changes of our local native ecosystems and the importance of our care and awareness in protecting these vital habitats to ensure sustainability and a cooperative environment for flora and fauna to thrive.
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