zootoberfest

The L.A. Zoo is planning an all new
family-friendly Oktoberfest-style event
with live bands, Bavarian bites, specialty floats, seasonal beers, games, dancing, and more!

September 19 & 20
10AM to 5PM

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Look for double discounts on food and concessions as well as deep discounts on event tickets, giveaways and BOGO deals, and more!

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With the addition of a new gorilla infant – a sibling for Angela – five great apes have made their public debut at the LA Zoo! One gorilla, one orangutan, and THREE chimpanzees!

A solar carport with EV charging is coming to the L.A. Zoo! Initiated by the Mayor and L.A. City Council, a major new clean energy initiative is on its way and designed to support a more resilient, sustainable future for the Zoo, the City, and the surrounding community.

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Sat & Sun, Sept. 19-20
10 am to 5 pm

Zootoberfest!

Zootoberfest is a new weekend-long, family-friendly Oktoberfest-themed celebration that will transform the L.A. Zoo into a festive fall destination featuring German-inspired food, live Oktoberfest bands, specialty beer and root beer floats, lawn games, and more!




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