Today, at 4:42 a.m. (local time), Sumatran rhinoceros Ratu delivered her second calf fathered by Andalas, who lived at the L.A. Zoo from 2003 through 2007. The Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Way Kambas National Park, Indonesia—where Andalas, Ratu, and Harapan (Andalas’s younger… read more →
Since it began in 1990, Bowling For Rhinos has generated more than $6 million to control poaching and protect ecosystems that support rhinos and the species that share their habitat—and the Los Angeles Zoo has led the way for the… read more →
Every year, cell phones create some 65,000 tons of electronic garbage that contains toxic materials including lead, nickel, and beryllium. When phones are discarded with other trash (illegal in California), these toxins leach out into the environment, polluting the soil… read more →
World Wildlife Day raises international awareness for the plight of wild animals and plants. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which established the observance, is emphasizing our responsibility to the natural world with this year’s theme, “The future of wildlife… read more →
The bushmaster is a highly venomous snake found in Central and South America. Very little is known about this elusive snake, which has been difficult to find in the wild and is rarely seen in captivity. The Los Angeles Zoo… read more →
