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Three people and a book.

April 19

Author Spotlight: Tommy Morrow

In his book Just Take a Walk in the Zoo, author Tommy Morrow (along with illustrator Demar Douglas) show the wonder and magic of connecting with wildlife.[…]

James Moore

February 24

Go Behind the Scenes with Custodian Supervisor James Moore

Custodian Supervisor James Moore reflects on the years he's spent making the Zoo enjoyable for guests - and on what's in it for him.[…]

Rachel Helfing is a Zoo staffer and member of the communications team for the Association of Minority Zoo & Aquarium Professionals, of which the L.A. Zoo is a proud supporter.

February 22

Partner Profile: AMZAP

Rachel Helfing shares about the organization, its mission, and the Zoo’s proud partnership, as well as her own career journey.[…]

<strong>Dr. Davis-Powell at work with her team.</strong> Photo by Jamie Pham

February 22

Behind the Scenes with Associate Veterinarian Dr. Jordan Davis-Powell

Explore what has powered Dr. Davis-Powell’s zoo journey, from TV to Tuskegee to tigers.[…]

Bear eating a pumpkin

September 16

Zoo Update with GLAZA President Tom Jacobson – September 2021

Last month, Zoo Director and CEO Denise Verret shared about the launch of the Zoo’s first-ever Conservation Strategic Plan (CSP), a six-part blueprint for the next five years of groundbreaking conservation actions at the Los Angeles Zoo. […]

<strong>Keeper Nicki Piepers feeding a bottle to a baby gerenuk.</strong> Photo by Susan Pearson

July 21

National Zookeeper Week 2021

As the need to protect our wildlife and vanishing habitats increases, the role of animal keepers in zoo education and outreach has become essential.[…]