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Zoo Update with GLAZA Interim President Dawn Petersen-Amend

Whether you choose to attend one or several of our spring events, sign up for a special tour, or simply decide to visit the Zoo to enjoy the weather, animals, and botanical wonders, all of us at GLAZA look forward to welcoming you to your L.A. Zoo this spring. We hope your visits are inspiring, relaxing, and renewing as you appreciate this special place and celebrate the arrival of spring.

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Giant otter Misty plays near a small waterfall.

Zoo Update with GLAZA Interim President Dawn Petersen-Amend

We’ve got a Zoo for every mood: Come for L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow, or plan for Lunar New Year; or, if you’re like many visitors and members, you’ll appreciate a brisk morning walk around the uncrowded paths and the surprise sights and sounds of animals awakening to a new day. Whether you prefer a stimulating celebration or a quiet stroll to enjoy the animals, the crisp air, and the beautiful flora, we sincerely hope you will visit your Zoo again very soon!

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Celebrated CA Condor Keepers Leaving the Nest

Storied L.A. Zoo California condor keepers Mike Clark and Chandra David are retiring after a life-changing and world-changing career. We’re catching up and saying goodbye with an epic recap of all the helicopters, climbing gear, cutting-edge science, and Advil it takes to save a species. Plus, discover the sounds, sights, sacrifices they will never forget and the eleventh-hour “hail Mary” that may help keep the condor program moving forward even as these two stalwarts are taking a well-deserved rest. Heads up: It’s going to be a literal cliffhanger.

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Zoo Update with GLAZA Interim President Dawn Petersen-Amend

The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association is celebrating its 61st anniversary, and we want to take you inside the history and milestones that YOU helped make possible. It all starts with 1963 and Cary Grant.

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Zoo Update with GLAZA Interim President Dawn Petersen-Amend

Take a look at who’s making us proud this month, the event that’s on everyone’s mind right now, and the question that guides everything happening in the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association—all from GLAZA Interim President Dawn Petersen-Amend.

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An enormous king vulture, with its cream- and taupe-colored wings and colorful bald head, presents to the camera.

Career Highlights from “Rock Star” Reptile Curator

Curator of Reptiles, Amphibians and Fish Ian Recchio grew up around snakes. It was a family pastime that ultimately led to a 30-year career at the Zoo, culminating in his role as curator, which is coming to a close as he retires from the Zoo in August.

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A man squats on scrubby ground while holding a tiny snake with tongs and thick, leather gloves.

Zoo Update with GLAZA Interim President Dawn Petersen-Amend – July 2024

GLAZA has planned a summer of excitement-filled events at the Zoo to appeal to all ages. We invite you to join us for some (or all!) of our summer celebrations.

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