Zoo Update

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 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