Thursday, April 22, 2010, 8:30 - 10am

"New at the Zoo," a lively and informative event for members of the business community to introduce new and upcoming exhibits and projects at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, is set for Thursday, April 22, 2010, 8:30am. Hosted by the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA), the non-profit organization that supports the Los Angeles Zoo, the morning reception begins with an informal continental breakfast and "Animal Encounters" consisting of chats with keepers and the chance to observe small animals up close. Following a “Partnership with the L.A. Zoo” presentation, there are self-guided tours of the Zoo. The event is sponsored by Taste of the Wild Catering.

This year marks more than four decades of GLAZA's success in supporting the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Garden as an international leader in the conservation of endangered species, a conservation center for wildlife, a major cultural and entertainment resource for the citizens of Los Angeles, and a place of discovery for children of all ages. GLAZA provides funds and other services for Los Angeles Zoo exhibits, conservation, capital projects, education programs, community outreach, research, and more through fund-raising and an endowment, membership, special events and more. GLAZA currently has 67,000 member households, the second largest membership base of a cultural organization in Los Angeles. Many of its nearly 300,000 individual members have sustained their GLAZA support for more than 20 years.

The event is free to members of the business community, but RSVPs are required and may be made by calling 323/644-6042.