Official Blog of the L.A. Zoo
Learn about exciting Zoo developments, including animal updates, events, expert perspectives, and field reports on our conservation initiatives at the Zoo and around the world.
June 17
This time last year, our Zoo was faced with an uncertain economic outlook as we remained closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 17
Happy hatchings continue, rare turtle eggs are laid, and one of the world's most endangered amphibians returns to the LAIR.[…]
June 16
Climate change is familiarizing many of us with the carbon cycle, but nitrogen also makes the rounds.
June 14
Important advances in water quality science make it possible for Zoo staff to care for an even wider range of aquatic wildlife.“Water quality is the key in caring for fish and amphibians,” explains Curator of Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish Ian Recchio.
June 8
June conservation observances highlight water, a precious resource around the planet and at the Los Angeles Zoo.
May 20
Finding feathered friends is easy—learn how to invite them to visit you.