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.
May 11
Habitat destruction, accidental bycatch, and flooding from agricultural activities have left the Indian gharial critically endangered, with fewer than 900 estimated to remain.
April 20
Last year, the Zoo’s resident double-wattled cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) couple produced three eggs, but none of them developed.
April 20
With temperatures warming, daylight hours lengthening, and COVID restrictions easing, more humans will be headed for hiking trails—possibly as part of the Walk for the Wild fundraising event!
March 25
Guests may see something new at Elephants of Asia – Billy, Tina, Jewel, and Shaunzi are now sharing the same physical space!
December 21
In this time of turmoil, change is possible if we are brave enough to ask difficult questions—and respond with meaningful, sustained action.
June 3
The Los Angeles Zoo is committed to being a dedicated resource for our City, so when we see and feel Angelenos angry, confused, and in pain, we know we owe it to our community to speak up.