Check out the latest buzz on the L.A. Zoo:
“Tributes to Prince and Bowie at 80s Night in September for LA Zoo’s Roaring Nights”
Los Angeles Patch – September 16, 2016
End the summer with the L.A. Zoo’s 80s themed Roaring Nights! >>Read more.
“LA Zoo: Free Admission for Military Personnel on Friday, September 2”
Macaroni Kid – September 1, 2016
The L.A. Zoo celebrates the first day of Fleet Week with free admission for military personnel on Friday! >>Read more.
“7 Things To Do In Los Angeles With Kids This Weekend”
Moms LA – August 31, 2016
Bring the kids to International Vulture Awareness Day at the L.A. Zoo this weekend! >>Read more.
“World Elephant Day at the L.A. Zoo”
KABC-LA – August 11, 2016
Curator Beth Schaeffer talks about World Elephant Day festivities at the L.A. Zoo. >>Read more.
“Let Them Roar: The Los Angeles Zoo’s Roaring Nights”
Diversions LA – August 6, 2016
The Zoo’s country-themed Roaring Nights was an ear-flapping good time! See photos of the evening’s highlights here! >>Read more.
“Brew at the Zoo among food events in the Los Angeles area”
Los Angeles Daily News – August 2, 2016
Enjoy craft beer, food, and live music at Brew at the Zoo. >>Read more.
“This LA Zoo Event Lets You Drink Craft Beer With Exotic Animals”
Foodbeast – August 2016
Foodbeast dubs Brew at the Zoo, “a pretty spectacular and unique place to enjoy a good craft beer.” >>Read more.
“13 Excellent Things To Do This Weekend, 7/28”
Los Angeles Magazine – July 28, 2016
L.A. Zoo’s Roaring Nights is Los Angeles Magazine’s pick for fest to attend this weekend! >>Read more.
LA This Week – July 26, 2016
The L.A. Zoo has one of the oldest Docent Programs! Take a closer look at what Docents do to help the Zoo. >>Read more.
“Seven baby diabloceratops dinos “hatch” at Unextinct at the L.A. Zoo”
Macaroni Kid – July 16, 2016
Seven adorable life-like diabloceratops babies have “hatched” at the L.A. Zoo. >>Read more.
“Country music at the L.A. Zoo during ‘Roaring Nights'”
Los Angeles Times – July 8, 2016
A special country edition of Roaring Nights takes place on July 29th at the Los Angeles Zoo. >>Read more.
“The Guide to the Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens”
Discover Los Angeles – July 1, 2016
Discover Los Angeles offers a helpful guide for navigating the L.A. Zoo’s highlights. >>Read more.
“The L.A. Zoo Has Three New Members”
KABC 7 – June 30, 2016
Three siblings have arrived at the L.A. Zoo. These African painted dogs are the most successful hunters in Africa. >>Read more.
“Endangered African Painted Dogs Welcomed at Los Angeles Zoo”
NBC Los Angeles – June 30, 2016
A family of African painted dogs has settled into the L.A. Zoo. There are only 6,600 of these endangered carnivores left in the wild. >>Read more.
Daily Mail – June 12, 2016
Rocker Slash offers Charlie the sloth a flower at the 46th annual Beastly Ball. Check out other safari-clad stars who attended this year’s event and helped raise over one million dollars. >>Read more.
L.A. Parent – June 2016
This “Dad Hero” and his family had a Jurassic time at the Dinosaurs exhibit at the L.A. Zoo. Visit 17 dinosaurs and try your hand at paleontology through October 31, 2016. >>Read more.
“Have a Hippo Encounter at the L.A. Zoo”
L.A. Parent – May 2016
L.A. Parent writer brings her kids to meet Mara the hippo’s kid, during a close-up encounter with baby Rosie at the L.A. Zoo.>>Read more.
“Beyond the Tinsel”
Delta Sky – May 2016
Sky Delta dubs Los Angeles a city “where the magic happens,” featuring the L.A. Zoo as a recommended site. The article also includes satisfying stops for everyone from foodies to “culture vultures.” >>Read more.
“Spring 2016: New baby animals to find at zoos across the USA”
USA Today – May 20, 2016
USA Today shares snaps of the cutest babies in zoos across the USA, including our very own Black duiker antelope. Rayne is the first animal born in 2016 at the Zoo. >>Read more.
“Birds of a Feather”
The Orange County Register – May 11, 2016
Dreamnight was a memorable experience at the Zoo for a young boy who shared a connection of the heart with Paco the Amazon parrot. >>Read more.
“L.A. Zoo Receives Rare Australian Perentie Lizards”
ABC 7 Los Angeles – May 11, 2016
Two rare Australian perenties, which are the largest lizards in Australia, arrived at the L.A. Zoo with 23 other rare species. >>Read more.
“Happy Birthday Topa”
FOX 11 LA – April 20, 2016
Topa, father of 34, celebrates his 50th birthday. His large family is something to be very proud of, as they represent efforts that have gone into conserving the endangered California condor. >>Read more.
“Oldest Known California Condor in North America Turns 50”
The Mercury News California – April 20, 2016
One of the L.A. Zoo’s oldest residents is turning 50. Topatopa, a California condor, was hatched sometime in April of 1966 and is continuing to father chicks. Some of which have been released back into the wild. >>Read more.
“Photo Gallery: Dinosaurs: Unextinct at the L.A. Zoo Exhibit Opens”
The Los Angeles Times – April 2016
Take a self-guided tour among a trail of trees and plants similar to the foliage present during the times of the dinosaurs. Come across dinosaurs like a Dilophosaurus, a Tyrannosaurus Rex, and its very unlucky Triceratops meal. >>Read more.
“Topatopa Turns 50 at LA Zoo”
Daily News 724 – April 20, 2016
The California condor is the largest bird in North America. Topa-topa is said to be the most genetically valuable condor in the world because he has fathered 34 California condors. >>Read more.
“Dinosaurs:Unextinct on KABC-LA”
KABC-LA – April 16, 2016
17 prehistoric, life-sized dinosaurs are on exhibit at the L.A. Zoo until October 31st. >>Read more.
“Curious George and Buddy the Dinosaur Visit LA Zoo for PBS SoCal KIDS Weekend”
Yelp– April 2016
The L.A. Zoo hosts PBS SoCal KIDS Weekend with Curious George and Buddy the Dinosaur from Dinosaur Train. >>Read more.
“Zoos Join Together to Bring You Baby Pronghorn Antelopes”
Daily News 724 – March 30, 2016
Efforts out of the United States and Mexico are attempting to slow the decline of the Peninsular Pronghorn, an endangered species of antelope. After receiving TLC, the babies are transferred from the El Vizcaino Biosphere Preserve to the L.A. and Chapultepec Zoos.>>Read more.
“Hop on over to the LA Zoo to meet bunnies this Easter weekend”
89.3 KPCC – March 25, 2016
Celebrate all things cotton-tailed this weekend at the L.A. Zoo’s Big Bunny’s Spring Fling.>>Read more.
“L.A. Zoo: MEET SESAME STREET LIVE’S COOKIE MONSTER AND GROVER”
Macaroni Kid – March 2, 2016
This weekend at the L.A. Zoo, grab a family photo with Sesame Street Live’s Cookie Monster and Grover.>>Read more.
“Photo Gallery: New Breeding Group of Grevy’s Zebras on Display Now at the L.A. Zoo”
Los Angeles Times – February 26, 2016
One male and three female Grevy’s zebras have been welcomed to the L.A. Zoo. This species is part of the AZA’s Species Survival Program (SSP) and it is the Zoo’s hope that they will produce offspring.>>Read more.
“L.A. Zoo event to spotlight love, animal style”
Los Angeles Times – February 12, 2016
Learn about the birds and the bees from the experts at the L.A. Zoo this Valentine’s Day. >>Read more.
“Zoo Given Special Award for 25 Years of Accreditation”
Park Labrea News & Beverly Press – January 28, 2016
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) acknowledged the L.A. Zoo’s commitment to animal care, welfare, conservation work, patron education and more with its Quarter Century Award. >>Read more.
“Zoo Animals Munch on Tree Branches from Peninsula”
Palos Verdes Peninsula News – January 27, 2016
Shipments of acacia branches from the Palos Verdes Peninsula have been enjoyed by elephants, giraffes and other animals at the L.A. Zoo. >>Read more.
“Unlucky Tasmanian Devils Suffer not One, but Two Kinds of Transmissible Cancer”
Los Angeles Times – January 5, 2016
It’s been known that Tasmanian devils were almost wiped out by an unusual, transmissible face cancer called DFTD. Now, scientists have discovered a second cancer that is thought to have originated in male devils. >>Read more.
“LA Zoo Now Hosts Tasmanian Devils”
89.3 KPCC – December 17, 2015
Beth Schaefer joins Take Two to discuss the two new Tasmanian devils on exhibit at the LA Zoo. >>Read more.
“L.A. Zoo, LADWP, to Provide Free Public Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations”
The San Fernando Valley Sun – November 5, 2015
In hopes of promoting “sustainability and improved air quality,” the Zoo, LADWP, and Adopt a Charger, Inc., are teaming up to install six Electric Vehicle charging stations in the Zoo’s parking lot. >>Read more.
“Zoo Director Elected to Board of National Organization”
Los Feliz Ledger – October 29, 2015
John Lewis, Director of the L.A. Zoo has been elected to the board of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). >>Read more.
“Baby Giraffe Born at Los Angeles Zoo Makes his Debut”
The Telegraph UK – October 23, 2015
The Telegraph UK welcomes a baby Masai calf born at the Zoo on October 9th. He came in at 130 pounds and was just under 6 feet tall. He’s expected to be nearly 10 feet tall by his first birthday. >>Read more.
“L.A. Zoo Welcomes Rare Crocodilian from Singapore Zoo”
Park Labrea News & Beverly Press – October 22, 2015
A rare Tomistoma female arrived at the LAIR today. The 35-year-old is hoped to be a potential breeding match for the Zoo’s 17-year-old male. >>Read more.
“Some Animals Handling Heat Wave Better Than Humans at L.A. Zoo”
CBS Los Angeles – August 27, 2015
Certain Zoo animals are feeling right at home in the triple-digit L.A. summer weather. For others, ice treats, shade and water features are providing cool relief. >>Read more.
“Special Needs Orangutan Gets a Home Makeover at the L.A. Zoo”
Earth Touch News Network – August 27, 2015
Eloise is a 46-year-old female orangutan. She has a cerebral palsy-like disorder but has been thriving in decades at the Zoo. She and her daughter Rosie are enjoying a new exhibit specially designed with Eloise’s needs in mind. >>Read more.
“Building a Mountain Frogtown for Yellow-Legged Frogs”
So Cal Wild – August 10, 2015
The L.A. Zoo has joined a coalition hoping to breed and release mountain yellow-legged frogs, which are one of the most endangered frogs in North America. The amphibians are going to be released in Fuller Mill Creek in hopes of re-establishing their habitat. >>Read more.
“Record Number of Armenian Viper Births at L.A. Zoo”
My News L.A. – July 21, 2015
After replicating their native Armenian highland living conditions, two Armenian vipers gave birth at the L.A. Zoo. Eight babies were born in total following the Zoo’s efforts to breed this complex, cold weather species. >>Read more.
“Los Angeles Zoo Debuts 3 Endangered Otter Pups”
USA Today – July 17, 2015
Three endangered Giant Otter pups were debuted at the Zoo. They are part of a Species Survival Plan (SSP) that hopes to conserve their dwindling population. >>Read more.
“3 Rare Gray’s Monitor Lizards Hatched at L.A. Zoo”
89.3 KPCC – July 16, 2015
In a rare event, three Gray’s monitor lizards were successfully hatched at the Zoo. The L.A. Zoo the second facility in the Western Hemisphere that has hatched this species of lizard. >>Read more.
“Photos: Los Angeles Zoo Welcomes Baby Goats, Takin”
ABC 7 Los Angeles – July 16, 2015
Four baby Nigerian Dwarf goats and a Sichuan takin calf were born at the Zoo.>>Read more.
“L.A. Zoo Observes 10th Anniversary of Endangered Species Day”
The San Fernando Valley Sun – May 14, 2015
The Zoo will be hosting a two-day event highlighting the importance of species conservation and ecosystem preservation. The weekend of May 15 & 16 will be filled with events commemorating the 10th anniversary of Endangered Species Day. >>Read more.
“L.A. Zoo Animal Keepers Raise Funds for Critically Endangered Rhinos”
Park Labrea News Beverly Press – May 14, 2015
The members of the American Association of Zoo Keepers are getting ready for the 7th annual Bowling for Rhinos fundraiser on the heels of Endangered Species Day. Proceeds go towards protecting endangered rhinos in Africa and Asia. >>Read more.
“Best Images from Around the World: Here’s Our Pictures of the Week”
The Huffington Post- United Kingdom – March 13, 2015
Huffington Post, UK, picks a shot of a mother kangaroo and her newly emerged joey as their second favorite photo of the week.>>Read more.
“Sumatran Tiger, C.J., Debuts at L.A. Zoo; Cubs a Future Endeavor”
Los Angeles Times – February 6, 2015
A male Sumatran tiger, nicknamed C.J., was transferred to the Zoo from Sacramento. After he reaches sexual maturity at 4 or 5, there are hopes that he and a future mate will produce cubs. >>Read more.
“A Touching Experience”
Simi Valley Acorn – March 20, 2015
Among the students filling the sidewalk was Royal High School sophomore Jenna Barry, along with about 10 of her classmates. While they lined up with the rest of the students for their guided tours, Jenna nervously waited to embark on her own excursion—one unlike any other zoo guest experiences… >>Read more.
“Holiday Light Show Returning to Griffith Park”
ABC7 / Eyewitness News – November 4, 2014
ABC7 coverage of the Zoo’s upcoming holiday light festival, L.A. Zoo Lights, sure to become a new Los Angeles tradition. >>Watch the video.
“Los Angeles Approves Plan to Turn Zoo Marketing Over to GLAZA”
Los Angeles Daily News – July 28, 2014
Los Angeles City Council approved an agreement on Tuesday to turn over marketing and promotion of the Los Angeles Zoo to its private support foundation, GLAZA. >>Read more.
“Goodnight Monkeys: Best Sleepovers at U.S. Zoos”
FoxNews.com – July 28, 2014
The Los Angeles Zoo’s Creature Camp Out makes the list of the nation’s best zoo snooze opportunities. >>Read more.
“Hollywood Gets a Boost from Its Animal Instincts at the L.A. Zoo”
Variety – July 30, 2014
The Los Angeles Zoo’s proximity to movie studios makes it a prime location for Tinseltown collaborations, including the “Rio 2”-themed Family Jam event. >>Read more.
“L.A. Zoo Gets 42 Australian Reptiles, Amphibians for 7 Komodo Dragons”
Los Angeles Daily News – July 25, 2014
The Los Angeles Zoo trades seven rare Komodo dragon hatchlings for a group of 42 Australian species, which will be bred in the interest of conservation. >>Read more.
“At the L.A. Zoo, the Animals Have Their Own DJ”
L.A. Weekly – June 19, 2014
Jason, the Zoo’s AV technician, has a lot to consider when selecting the Zoo’s soundtrack. >> Read more.
“How the L.A. Zoo Cares for a 360-pound Gorilla Who Won’t Take His Medicine”
Los Angeles Times – June 19, 2014
Jabari, a 360-pound gorilla, copes with valley fever. >> Read more.
“44th Annual Beastly Ball”
Los Angeles Times – June 16, 2014
It’s animal prints and safari style galore at the Ball. >> Read more.
“Animal Style: A Day at the L.A. Zoo”
L.A. Weekly – May 27, 2014
A trip to the Zoo in photos. >> View now.
“TOMS Shoes Partners with the L.A. Zoo to Benefit Gorilla Habitat in Africa”
Los Angeles Times – May 13, 2014
TOMS and the L.A. Zoo partner to save endangered mountain gorillas through TOMS Animal Initiative. >> Read more.
“L.A. Zoo’s New Wet and Wild Rainforest”
Los Angeles Register – April 28, 2014
Five highlights of the new Rainforest of the Americas exhibit, “an otters’ paradise.” Read more.
“New Exhibit Featuring Exotic Rain-Forest Animals to Hit L.A… (VIDEO)”
KTLA – April 27, 2014
A preview of the Zoo’s new “awesome attraction,” Rainforest of the Americas. >> Watch video.
“Exotic Species Are Settling in at L.A. Zoo’s New Rain-Forest Exhibit”
L.A. Times – April 26, 2014
Announcing the opening of the Zoo’s new $19 million Rainforest of the Americas exhibit. >> Read more.
“Lucrative Illegal Animal Trade Thrives in California”
NPR – April 5, 2014
The Zoo’s Curator of Reptiles Ian Recchio is interviewed for a story on wildlife trafficking in Southern California. >> Listen here.
“Man Wins Unconditional Love of a Goose”
CBS News – March 9, 2014
This is a story of the friendship between a man and a goose at the Los Angeles Zoo. >> Read more.
“Make-A-Wish Teen at the L.A. Zoo”
Daily News – February 27, 2014
Seventeen-year-old Ashley gets her wish to be an animal keeper at the Zoo for a day. >> Read more.
“How Invasive Plants at LAX Feed Giraffes and Elephants at the L.A. Zoo”
Los Angeles Times – February 20, 2014
A unique partnership between the airport and the Zoo keeps invasive species out of landfills and gives zoo animals a leafy treat. >> Read more.
“Animal RX at Children’s Hospital”
L.A. Observed – February 14, 2014
California condor Dolly and her keeper, Mike Clark, pay a special visit to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. >> Read more.
“Sex and the City Zoo vs. 50 Shades! The Musical”
Los Angeles Magazine – February 7, 2014
Comparing two wildly different events: a risqué musical parody of 50 Shades of Gray and the Zoo’s “provocative presentation” about animal mating. >> Read more.
“Sex in the City Zoo: Knowing How Animals Breed Is Vital and Earthy”
KPCC’s “Off Ramp”– January 29, 2014
To promote the Zoo’s Valentine’s event, “Sex and the City Zoo,” former L.A. Zoo Curator Mike Dee spoke with KPCC about animal mating, dating and cohabitating. >> Read more.
“Let GLAZA Market the Zoo”
Los Angeles Times – December 22, 2013
The Times editorial board opines, “The zoo’s nonprofit fundraising arm might be able to bring magic back to the animal kingdom.” >> Read more.
“Renegade Hollywood Park Flamingos May Be Last to Leave Racetrack”
Los Angeles Times – December 17, 2013
A crew from the L.A. Zoo helps round up flamingos that fled when the rest of their flock was transported from the Betfair Hollywood Park to Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero. >> Read more.
“Record 21 Condors Treated at L.A. Zoo for Lead Poisoning”
Los Angeles Times – October 30, 2013
A statewide ban on lead ammunition may reduce the number of California condors suffering from lead toxicity in the future. >> Read more.
“Komodo Dragon Babies at the L.A. Zoo” (VIDEO)
Los Angeles Times – October 2013
The Los Angeles Zoo is trying to raise the population of female Komodo dragons, a giant and endangered lizard, by using a DNA test originally devised for identifying the gender of bird egg. >> Watch video.
“Ryan Kavanaugh’s 5 Favorite Los Angeles-Area Views from a Helicopter”
Forbes Life – September 23, 2013
In case you have the chance to take a helicopter ride over Los Angeles… >> Read more.
“10 Great Places to Ride a Carousel”
USA Today – August 29, 2013
The Zoo’s Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel made USA Today‘s list of memorable merry-go-rounds. >> Read more.
“Most Magical Carousels in the U.S.”
FoxNews.com – August 14, 2013
More praise for our carousel, named one of the “best in the country” by Fox News. >> Read more.
“6 Favorite Carousels for Los Angeles Kids”
Red Tricycle – February 28, 2013
The popular parenting site Red Tricycle picks six local carousels for L.A. kids, calling the Zoo’s Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel “so much more than just ponies!” >> Read more.
