Your Visit
Daytime Admission Tickets
| Adults (ages 13 and older) | $21 |
| Seniors (age 62 and older) | $18 |
| Children (ages 2 to 12) | $16 |
| Children (under 2) | FREE |
| Carousel Ticket (Admission Required) | $3 |
| Note: Ticket prices subject to change without notice. | |
Today at the Zoo
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
364 days a year (closed December 25)
Giraffe Feedings
Twice daily: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. ($5 cash)
National Zoo Keeper Week
See our keepers in action!
Animal Adventures
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Come meet some of our amazing ambassador animals and the people who care for them! Test your skills of observation as you witness some of their unique behaviors and learn about how we work with them every day.
Animal Adventures
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Good Morning Gorillas
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Campo Gorilla Reserve
Gorillas go through a morning routine just like we do. Get to know our gorillas and learn about their behavior from one of our education specialists.
Good Morning Gorillas
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Seal Demonstration
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Sea Life Cliffs
Say hello to our seals—and learn firsthand about the care they receive from their devoted keepers at the L.A. Zoo.
Seal Demonstration
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Wasserman Family Thai Pavilion at Elephants of Asia Watch a session with our Asian elephants and learn how zookeepers use positive reinforcement to build bonds with the elephants—and keep them healthy and safe.
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Tomistoma Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Tomistoma Exhibit
Join us as keepers share insight on our resident Tomistomas near the LAIR.
Tomistoma Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater
The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Hippo Encounter
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Hippo Exhibit
Get an up-close, behind-the-scenes opportunity to meet our beloved hippos, Mara and baby Rosie for this separately ticketed experience.
Purchase Tickets >
Hippo Encounter
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Animals & You
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm
Campfire Stories
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm
California Condor Rescue Zone
Gather ‘round the (pretend) campfire and join us for an interactive story time featuring condors and their animal friends.
Campfire Stories
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm
Tasmanian Devil Feeding
1:30 pm - 1:50 pm
Tasmanian Devil Exhibit
Tasmanian Devils are social feeders. Watch as keepers simulate their natural feeding behaviors and make sure to listen carefully as they make some pretty surprising sounds!
Tasmanian Devil Feeding
1:30 pm - 1:50 pm
Exploration Station (Aviary)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us to explore the amazing world of birds in our aviary. You can use binoculars to view the residents up close, memorialize your observations through nature journaling, and chat with an education specialist to take your birding skills to the next level.
Exploration Station (Aviary)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater
The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Otter Talk
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Rainforest Stilt House
Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.
Otter Talk
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Animal Adventures
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Come meet some of our amazing ambassador animals and the people who care for them! Test your skills of observation as you witness some of their unique behaviors and learn about how we work with them every day.
Animal Adventures
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Wasserman Family Thai Pavilion at Elephants of Asia Watch a session with our Asian elephants and learn how zookeepers use positive reinforcement to build bonds with the elephants—and keep them healthy and safe.
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Otter Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Rainforest Stilt House
Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.
Otter Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Exploration Station (South America)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Whether using binoculars to see small details, joining our education specialists in nature journaling, investigating animal tracks, studying teeth, examining poop, leaves or anything in between, we’re going to slow things down so we can actually “see” our world.
Exploration Station (South America)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Animal Adventures
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Come meet some of our amazing ambassador animals and the people who care for them! Test your skills of observation as you witness some of their unique behaviors and learn about how we work with them every day.
Animal Adventures
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Good Morning Gorillas
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Campo Gorilla Reserve
Gorillas go through a morning routine just like we do. Get to know our gorillas and learn about their behavior from one of our education specialists.
Good Morning Gorillas
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Seal Demonstration
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Sea Life Cliffs
Say hello to our seals—and learn firsthand about the care they receive from their devoted keepers at the L.A. Zoo.
Seal Demonstration
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Otter Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Rainforest Stilt House
Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.
Otter Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Exploration Station (Aviary)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us to explore the amazing world of birds in our aviary. You can use binoculars to view the residents up close, memorialize your observations through nature journaling, and chat with an education specialist to take your birding skills to the next level.
Exploration Station (Aviary)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Animal Adventures
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Come meet some of our amazing ambassador animals and the people who care for them! Test your skills of observation as you witness some of their unique behaviors and learn about how we work with them every day.
Animal Adventures
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Wasserman Family Thai Pavilion at Elephants of Asia Watch a session with our Asian elephants and learn how zookeepers use positive reinforcement to build bonds with the elephants—and keep them healthy and safe.
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Otter Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Rainforest Stilt House
Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.
Otter Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Exploration Station (South America)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Whether using binoculars to see small details, joining our education specialists in nature journaling, investigating animal tracks, studying teeth, examining poop, leaves or anything in between, we’re going to slow things down so we can actually “see” our world.
Exploration Station (South America)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Animal Adventures
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Come meet some of our amazing ambassador animals and the people who care for them! Test your skills of observation as you witness some of their unique behaviors and learn about how we work with them every day.
Animal Adventures
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Good Morning Gorillas
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Campo Gorilla Reserve
Gorillas go through a morning routine just like we do. Get to know our gorillas and learn about their behavior from one of our education specialists.
Good Morning Gorillas
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Seal Demonstration
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Sea Life Cliffs
Say hello to our seals—and learn firsthand about the care they receive from their devoted keepers at the L.A. Zoo.
Seal Demonstration
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Otter Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Rainforest Stilt House
Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.
Otter Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Exploration Station (Aviary)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us to explore the amazing world of birds in our aviary. You can use binoculars to view the residents up close, memorialize your observations through nature journaling, and chat with an education specialist to take your birding skills to the next level.
Exploration Station (Aviary)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Animal Adventures
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Come meet some of our amazing ambassador animals and the people who care for them! Test your skills of observation as you witness some of their unique behaviors and learn about how we work with them every day.
Animal Adventures
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Wasserman Family Thai Pavilion at Elephants of Asia Watch a session with our Asian elephants and learn how zookeepers use positive reinforcement to build bonds with the elephants—and keep them healthy and safe.
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Otter Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Rainforest Stilt House
Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.
Otter Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Exploration Station (South America)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Whether using binoculars to see small details, joining our education specialists in nature journaling, investigating animal tracks, studying teeth, examining poop, leaves or anything in between, we’re going to slow things down so we can actually “see” our world.
Exploration Station (South America)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Animal Adventures
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Come meet some of our amazing ambassador animals and the people who care for them! Test your skills of observation as you witness some of their unique behaviors and learn about how we work with them every day.
Animal Adventures
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Good Morning Gorillas
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Campo Gorilla Reserve
Gorillas go through a morning routine just like we do. Get to know our gorillas and learn about their behavior from one of our education specialists.
Good Morning Gorillas
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Seal Demonstration
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Sea Life Cliffs
Say hello to our seals—and learn firsthand about the care they receive from their devoted keepers at the L.A. Zoo.
Seal Demonstration
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Wasserman Family Thai Pavilion at Elephants of Asia Watch a session with our Asian elephants and learn how zookeepers use positive reinforcement to build bonds with the elephants—and keep them healthy and safe.
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Alligator Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Alligator Exhibit (across from Reggie's Bistro)
Join us as keepers share insight on Reggie the Alligator.
Alligator Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater
The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Hippo Encounter
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Hippo Exhibit
Get an up-close, behind-the-scenes opportunity to meet our beloved hippos, Mara and baby Rosie for this separately ticketed experience.
Purchase Tickets >
Hippo Encounter
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Animals & You
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm
Campfire Stories
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm
California Condor Rescue Zone
Gather ‘round the (pretend) campfire and join us for an interactive story time featuring condors and their animal friends.
Campfire Stories
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm
Walkabout Australia
1:30 pm - 1:50 pm
Kangaroo/ Tasmanian Devil Exhibits
You never know what you’ll encounter on an Australia Walkabout! A rotating slate of daily programs may include animal feedings, tours, and keeper talks.
Walkabout Australia
1:30 pm - 1:50 pm
Exploration Station (Aviary)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us to explore the amazing world of birds in our aviary. You can use binoculars to view the residents up close, memorialize your observations through nature journaling, and chat with an education specialist to take your birding skills to the next level.
Exploration Station (Aviary)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater
The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Otter Talk
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Rainforest Stilt House
Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.
Otter Talk
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Don't Miss!
Roaring Nights
July 20 The L.A. Zoo’s Roaring Nights summer series is back and better than ever – offering fun, fascinating explorations at the intersection of music, art, and wildlife. More Info >
Brew at the L.A. Zoo
August 3 Sample beer from local craft and microbreweries while enjoying music, pop-up zoo keeper talks, and animal discovery stations. More Info >
Sustainable Wine+Dinner
September 6 We’ve partnered with local, environmentally friendly wineries whose wines serve as the inspiration for custom five-course, farm-to-table dinner menus. More Info >
