A keeper's quest to protect rhinos takes her to South Africa to train horses and rangers for a new mounted patrol unit As a lifetime equestrienne, former rhinoceros keeper, and founding board member of the nonprofit Global Conservation Force (GCF),… read more →
In 2016, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) awarded the Los Angeles Zoo the International Conservation Award for our work with the Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education (GRACE) Center in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) benefiting critically endangered… read more →
Los Angeles Zoo animal keepers regularly participate in field projects where their expertise benefits species in danger of extinction. Established in 2003 by donor and former Zoo Commission President Shelby Kaplan Sloan, the Animal Keeper Advanced Studies Fund (now underwritten… read more →
Animal Keeper Tania Prebble took leave of her post caring for great apes at the L.A. Zoo to spend February at the Limbe Wildlife Centre in Cameroon, Africa, to work with orphaned lowland gorillas. She had applied for this year’s… read more →
After many introductions and groupings, this week was spent in reflection and planning. We’ve been closely monitoring our newly created groups to ensure that they are solidifying and not breaking down. Also, much of this week was spent in meetings, discussing next steps and consulting on the work that needs to continue once we leave. Read more
