Shows & Activities
Learn more about some of the L.A. Zoo’s animal residents from the people who know them best—our amazing animal keepers, education specialists, and docents!
Flamingo Mingle
Available daily (except the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month) at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Join the flock in the Zoo's newest unforgettable close-up experience, where you'll have a chance to feed these charismatic birds and learn about their care. Discover how flamingos groom themselves and each other—and maybe even you. This magical animal encounter will turn your friends pink with envy!
Cost is $25 in addition to Zoo admission or GLAZA membership. Available daily (except the second and fourth Wednesday of the month) at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Maximum six guests per encounter. Minimum age is 4 years.
To help us provide an excellent standard of animal care at the Los Angeles Zoo, and due to the presence of Virulent Newcastle Disease in Southern California, you may not participate in the Flamingo Mingle if you keep chickens, have recently interacted with chickens, or are wearing shoes or clothing that have been in contact with chickens. All Flamingo Mingle guests must use a footbath prior to entering the flamingo enclosure, so be sure to wear appropriate shoes.
This encounter is not recommended for guests with allergies to shellfish.
Giraffe Feedings
Feedings occur twice daily: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.
Get up-close and personal with giraffes at the L.A. Zoo! Step-up to our brand new experience, a one-on-one encounter with some graceful giants. You may even get a peek at an adorable baby giraffe!
Tickets for the Giraffe Feeding experience are available for $5 (cash only) at the giraffe exhibit during feeding time.
Behind the Scenes Tours
Get a fun, informative, insider’s view at how we care for Zoo residents, and how this very important work helps us save animal species here at home and around the world. You’ll see the Zoo in ways few ever have, as part of a small group traveling on foot and via cart to habitats and off-exhibit areas. Please select your desired tour and date at check out.
Tour Descriptions
The LAIR
Go behind the glass at our world-renowned reptile and amphibian house, which is home to many rare species. Meet and chat with the keepers and participate in a hands-on experience with one of our scaly residents. 45 minutes.
Seals and Sea Lions
Get a “backstage pass” at Sea Life Cliffs and see what it takes to be a trainer for our seals and sea lions — a.k.a. pinnipeds. Watch our keepers encourage behaviors that help the animals participate in their own health care and learn about our Zoo’s role in rescue programs for local pinnipeds. Your unforgettable tour will conclude with a photo op with one of our sea lions. 45 minutes.
Giant River Otters
Get to know the very vocal giant river otters so well, you may start to understand what they’re squeaking about! With the help of an expert keeper, feed the otters from the beautiful Stilt House at Rainforest of the Americas. 45 minutes.
Asian Elephants
Learn what goes into caring for the Zoo’s largest residents at Elephants of Asia – from feeding to health care to physical and mental enrichment and more. You’ll see why it “takes a village” to nurture our herd. 45 minutes.
Condors & Conservation
The Zoo’s mission is to save animals every day, and no two species illustrate this commitment more powerfully than the critically endangered California condor and peninsular pronghorn. Explore our condor facility, which is normally closed to the public, and meet the dedicated keepers there. Then, tour the peninsular pronghorn barn for an up-close experience with our herd. Tour is not ADA accessible. 75 minutes.
Tour Details
When: Saturdays and Sundays
What: 45-minute tours (Condors & Conservation is a 75-minute tour)
How: Purchase tickets online prior to your visit. Daytime admission tickets may also be purchased at the box office. Behind the Scenes tickets are available online only, subject to availability.
Where: With your Behind the Scenes and zoo admission tickets, meet at the carts outside the front gate 10 minutes prior to tour start time.
Cost: $75 in addition to Zoo admission or membership (Condors & Conservation is $150)
Keeper Talks & Presentations
Learn more about some of the L.A. Zoo’s animal residents from the people who know them best—our amazing animal keepers, education specialists, and docents! Different talks and activities are available each day. Click on the event title for more information.
Seal Demonstration
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Sea Life Cliffs
Say hello to our seals—and learn firsthand about the care they receive from their devoted keepers at the L.A. Zoo.
Seal Demonstration
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Campfire Stories
10:30 am - 10:50 am
California Condor Rescue Zone Gather ‘round the (pretend) campfire and join us for an interactive story time featuring condors and their animal friends.
Campfire Stories
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Wasserman Family Thai Pavilion at Elephants of Asia Watch a session with our Asian elephants and learn how zookeepers use positive reinforcement to build bonds with the elephants—and keep them healthy and safe.
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Tomistoma Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Tomistoma Exhibit
Join us as keepers share insight on our resident Tomistomas near the LAIR.
Tomistoma Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Animals & You
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm
Tasmanian Devil Feeding
1:30 pm - 1:50 pm
Tasmanian Devil Exhibit
Tasmanian Devils are social feeders. Watch as keepers simulate their natural feeding behaviors and make sure to listen carefully as they make some pretty surprising sounds!
Tasmanian Devil Feeding
1:30 pm - 1:50 pm
Exploration Station (Aviary)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us to explore the amazing world of birds in our aviary. You can use binoculars to view the residents up close, memorialize your observations through nature journaling, and chat with an education specialist to take your birding skills to the next level.
Exploration Station (Aviary)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Otter Talk
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Rainforest Stilt House Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.
Otter Talk
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Good Morning Gorillas
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Campo Gorilla Reserve Gorillas go through a morning routine just like we do. Get to know our gorillas and learn about their behavior from one of our education specialists.
Good Morning Gorillas
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Wasserman Family Thai Pavilion at Elephants of Asia Watch a session with our Asian elephants and learn how zookeepers use positive reinforcement to build bonds with the elephants—and keep them healthy and safe.
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Exploration Station (South America)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Whether using binoculars to see small details, joining our education specialists in nature journaling, investigating animal tracks, studying teeth, examining poop, leaves or anything in between, we’re going to slow things down so we can actually “see” our world.
Exploration Station (South America)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Seal Demonstration
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Sea Life Cliffs
Say hello to our seals—and learn firsthand about the care they receive from their devoted keepers at the L.A. Zoo.
Seal Demonstration
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Otter Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Rainforest Stilt House Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.
Otter Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Exploration Station (Aviary)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us to explore the amazing world of birds in our aviary. You can use binoculars to view the residents up close, memorialize your observations through nature journaling, and chat with an education specialist to take your birding skills to the next level.
Exploration Station (Aviary)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Good Morning Gorillas
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Campo Gorilla Reserve Gorillas go through a morning routine just like we do. Get to know our gorillas and learn about their behavior from one of our education specialists.
Good Morning Gorillas
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Wasserman Family Thai Pavilion at Elephants of Asia Watch a session with our Asian elephants and learn how zookeepers use positive reinforcement to build bonds with the elephants—and keep them healthy and safe.
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Otter Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Rainforest Stilt House Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.
Otter Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Exploration Station (South America)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Whether using binoculars to see small details, joining our education specialists in nature journaling, investigating animal tracks, studying teeth, examining poop, leaves or anything in between, we’re going to slow things down so we can actually “see” our world.
Exploration Station (South America)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Seal Demonstration
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Sea Life Cliffs
Say hello to our seals—and learn firsthand about the care they receive from their devoted keepers at the L.A. Zoo.
Seal Demonstration
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Otter Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Rainforest Stilt House Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.
Otter Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Exploration Station (Aviary)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us to explore the amazing world of birds in our aviary. You can use binoculars to view the residents up close, memorialize your observations through nature journaling, and chat with an education specialist to take your birding skills to the next level.
Exploration Station (Aviary)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Good Morning Gorillas
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Campo Gorilla Reserve Gorillas go through a morning routine just like we do. Get to know our gorillas and learn about their behavior from one of our education specialists.
Good Morning Gorillas
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Wasserman Family Thai Pavilion at Elephants of Asia Watch a session with our Asian elephants and learn how zookeepers use positive reinforcement to build bonds with the elephants—and keep them healthy and safe.
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Otter Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Rainforest Stilt House Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.
Otter Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Exploration Station (South America)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Whether using binoculars to see small details, joining our education specialists in nature journaling, investigating animal tracks, studying teeth, examining poop, leaves or anything in between, we’re going to slow things down so we can actually “see” our world.
Exploration Station (South America)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Angela Collier World of Birds Theater The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
World of Birds Show
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Seal Demonstration
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Sea Life Cliffs
Say hello to our seals—and learn firsthand about the care they receive from their devoted keepers at the L.A. Zoo.
Seal Demonstration
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Campfire Stories
10:30 am - 10:50 am
California Condor Rescue Zone Gather ‘round the (pretend) campfire and join us for an interactive story time featuring condors and their animal friends.
Campfire Stories
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Wasserman Family Thai Pavilion at Elephants of Asia Watch a session with our Asian elephants and learn how zookeepers use positive reinforcement to build bonds with the elephants—and keep them healthy and safe.
Elephant Care Demonstration
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Alligator Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Alligator Exhibit (across from Reggie's Bistro)
Join us as keepers share insight on Reggie the Alligator.
Alligator Talk
11:30 am - 11:50 am
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.
Chimp Chat
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
Animals & You
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm
Winnick Family Children’s Zoo You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.
Animals & You
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm
Walkabout Australia
1:30 pm - 1:50 pm
Kangaroo/ Tasmanian Devil Exhibits
You never know what you’ll encounter on an Australia Walkabout! A rotating slate of daily programs may include animal feedings, tours, and keeper talks.
Walkabout Australia
1:30 pm - 1:50 pm
Exploration Station (Aviary)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us to explore the amazing world of birds in our aviary. You can use binoculars to view the residents up close, memorialize your observations through nature journaling, and chat with an education specialist to take your birding skills to the next level.
Exploration Station (Aviary)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Otter Talk
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Rainforest Stilt House Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.
Otter Talk
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm
World of Birds Show
Shows daily (except Tuesdays) at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
At the Angela Collier World of Birds Theater
The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.
More than 20 species of birds perform in the show, including macaws, condors, vultures, crane, hornbill, hawks, owls, and eagles. Phoenix, the Harris’ hawk, preforms the most notable behavior by flying off the hill, through the turret at a tremendous speed, and landing on a trainer’s glove stationed in the stands.
Launched by a major gift from the Angela Collier Foundation in memory of Angela Collier, the new Angela Collier World of Birds Theater re-opened to the public in 2014.
Elephant Care Demonstration
Daily (except Tuesdays and Thursdays) at 11 a.m.
Visit the Wasserman Family Thai Pavilion at the Elephants of Asia habitat to discover how we keep towering six-ton pachyderms happy and healthy at this fascinating demonstration presented by expert animal care and education staff.
Muriel's Ranch
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Visit the Winnick Family Children’s Zoo to get up close with our goats and sheep in the animal contact area known as Muriel’s Ranch, made possible by a generous gift from the Max H. Gluck Foundation. Fifteen sweet-tempered baby Nigerian Dwarf goats were added to the Ranch in late 2012, and the Zoo has seen newborn additions to the family of goats in the years that have followed. This species only reaches a height of around two feet, and the adults weigh in between 20 and 50 pounds. These colorful and curious species are a kid-friendly size and a must-see for the young and young-at-heart! We have brushes available for you to groom these fun domestic animals!
The California Condor Rescue Zone (CCRZ)
Open Saturdays, Sundays, and City holidays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Because of the sensitive nature of our work with California condors, they are not currently exhibited to the public. But Zoo guests can get incredible views of these iconic birds via live webcam feeds at the California Condor Rescue Zone, an educational, engaging interactive play space located in our Entry Plaza.
The CCRZ is a fun, facilitated play space designed for children ages six and up. In an exciting immersive environment, children discover what it takes to protect California condors and the important role the L.A. Zoo plays in saving this amazing species.
Animals & You Program
Weekdays at 10:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., and weekends at 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., and 12:45 p.m. (subject to availability)
You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! These 15-minute long animal close-ups take place at stations in the Winnick Family Children’s Zoo. Particular animals vary and are not listed for a certain day or time. The program consists of the following animals that rotate through the Animals & You stations:
- African white-bellied hedgehog
- Guinea pig
- Blue-tongued skink
- Old World rabbit
- Cayuga duck
- Angolan python
- California desert tortoise
- Eastern box turtle
- California kingsnake
- Gopher snake
- Hog Island boa
- Inland bearded dragon
- San Diego gopher snake
- Shingleback skink
- Woma python
- Pancake tortoise
- Chinchilla
- Chilean rose tarantula
- Darkling beetles (stink bugs)
- Desert hairy scorpion
- Ironclad beetles
- Madagascar hissing cockroaches
- Red-knee tarantula
- Lesser hedgehog tenrec
The Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel
Weekdays from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Weekends from 10:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Made possible by a generous gift from Ann and Jerry Moss, this amazing addition to the Zoo experience features 64 unique hand-carved wooden figures and a universally accessible standing chariot. Located next to Treetops Terrace.
- $3 per ride
- Children under 42 inches in height must be accompanied by one adult (at no additional charge)
Neil Papiano Play Park
The Neil Papiano Play Park (located in the upper Zoo along the perimeter road) incorporates animal-themed climbing sculptures, large play structures, a toddler area, water misters, grassy landscaping, and a large picnic area. It was specially designed to be accessible to all children visiting the Zoo, including those with medical and physical challenges.
*Activities and schedules may vary or be subject to cancellation due to weather conditions or animal needs.
Don't Miss
Behind the Scenes Tours
Weekends Get a fun, informative, insider’s view at how we care for Zoo residents, and how this very important work helps us save animal species here at home and around the world.
Roaring Nights
September 27 Talk about wild life: Our musical summer series (21+) delivers fun, fascinating explorations at the intersection of music, culture, and nature.
Zoo Camp: Safari Days
September 30 No school and not sure what to do? Grab your backpack, lunch, and safari gear and join us at the Zoo for a fun-filled day of adventure. All Safari Day dates correspond to certain LAUSD unassigned days and/or holidays.
