The Gottlieb Animal Health and Conservation Center is a 33,589-square-foot facility situated in a restricted area in the upper reaches of the Zoo.
Among other features, it includes a state-of-the-art intensive care unit, an on-site commissary, a surgical suite with observation area, and research facilities.
Animal Health Statistics
2011 Statistics
L.A. Zoo Total Animal Population: 1,100
Number Individual Animals Examined: 806
Number of Animals Anesthetized for Medical Procedures:
Reptiles: 3
Birds: 66
Mammals: 227
Number of Fecal Samples Examined (of which 298 were quarantine animals and 129 were for pre-shipment testing):
Reptiles: 233
Birds: 133
Mammals: 392
Amphibians: 35
Number of Prescriptions Written: Number of Blood Samples Tested: Number of Medical Records Written: |
Animals Radiographed: 426 Smallest Patient Treated: Poison arrow frog: 0.2 grams Largest Patient Treated: Billy, the Asian Elephant:13,349.6 pounds
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Staff: Four full-time and one part-time veterinarians; four full-time veterinary technicians; one full-time and one part-time quarantine animal keeper; one Western University liaison/animal keeper; one full-time and one part-time clerical assistant.
