L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow

Explore an immersive landscape filled with spectacular lantern sculptures of animals among blooming flowers, towering trees, and more for, a wildlife-centered experience that’s as inspiring as it is breathtaking.

Programs & Events

Elephant Male Billy Walking

February 25

Walk for the Wild Presented by SKECHERS

Introducing the L.A. Zoo’s first-ever in-person fundraising walk in support of the Zoo’s vital mission to save wildlife and wild places.

Peacock lantern in blue

November 18 – January 22

L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow

Explore an immersive landscape filled with large-scale lantern sculptures of spectacular animals among blooming flowers, towering trees, and more for a wildlife-centered experience that’s as inspiring as it is breathtaking.

Yellow rumped warbler on tree branch

Members Only

Member Tours

These specially designed small group docent led tours offer you a unique look at the Zoo. Some of the tours even begin before the Zoo opens! These experiences are fantastic for animal enthusiasts, children and adults.

Map of the L.A. Zoo

Our Mission:
Saving Wildlife

From the daily care of animals to educating and inspiring communities to leading species-saving efforts in far-off lands, everything we do has a single unifying goal: to help create a better future for wildlife.