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Zoo Update with Zoo Director and CEO Denise M. Verret

Springtime is always a time of change and renewal, and as spring represents change and new beginnings for us, this year it is also true of the Los Angeles Zoo elephants, Billy and Tina.

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Mottled black and tan wild dogs perk their ears

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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bright pink flamingo lanterns decorate the hillside behind the flamingo lagoon, where several real flamingos stand

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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People lined up to enter the Los Angeles Zoo at night under a display of colorful holiday decorations

Zoo Update with Zoo Director and CEO Denise M. Verret

As we welcome the month of October, I’m reminded of the beauty of autumn—the season of change, transition, and reflection. Just as the season turns and offers relief from the summer heat, we at the Los Angeles Zoo are experiencing some exciting changes as well. The end of summer brings with it a sense of excitement and anticipation, as our young visitors and paid interns return to school, bringing their stories from summer camps and

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closeup of a crab with red forelegs, brown and red body, and bright yellow eyes

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.

Zoo Update with Zoo Director and CEO Denise M. Verret – August 2024

I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible achievements and milestones we’ve reached together so far this year at the Los Angeles Zoo. It’s already proven to be a season of growth, learning, and profound impact. I am thrilled to share some highlights with you.

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