Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Shows & Activities

World of Birds Show: Don’t miss the action as our birds of prey and other rare and exotic winged wonders perform. Show times: Weekdays 11:30am and 2pm (closed Tuesdays); and Weekends 11:30am, 2pm, and 3:30pm.
Animals & You Program: You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! These 15-minute long animal close-ups take place at stations in the Winnick Family Children’s Zoo on weekdays at 10:45 and 11:45 a.m. and on weekends at 10:45 and 11:45am, and 12: 45pm (subject to availability).
Adventure Theatre: A dynamic program that integrates literacy, imagination and information through involving children in a 15-minute interactive story. Show times: 12pm and 3pm daily in the Winnick Family Children’s Zoo.

Winnick Family Children's Zoo: Bring your young children to the top of Winnick Family Children's Zoo to get up-close and touchable with our goats and sheep in our animal contact area known as Muriel’s Ranch. We have brushes available for you to help groom these fun domestic animals, or just come on in and give them a good scratch! Open daily from 10am-1pm, and 2-4pm. (The contact yard is closed each day from 1-2 pm to give the animals a rest period.)
Riordan Kids Korner: Located in the Winnick Family Children’s Zoo, Riordan Kids Korner uses literature based activities to encourage body movement, listening skills and social and cognitive development. Families can stop by the Kids Korner to read a story, participate in a group storytelling, do a puzzle, or just explore! Open daily (except Tuesday and Thursday) 11am-12pm and 2-3 pm.
Neil Papiano Play Park: The Neil Papiano Play Park (located in the upper zoo along the perimeter road) incorporates animal-themed climbing sculptures, large play structures, a toddler area, water misters, grassy landscaping, and a large picnic area. It was specially designed to be accessible to all children visiting the Zoo, including those with medical and physical challenges.