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!
Giraffe Feedings
Feedings occur twice daily: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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.
Wild Adventures: Behind the Scenes Tours
Get a fun, informative peek into how we care for the 1,400 animals and 270 species that call the Zoo home. From preparing food to designing the perfect habitat, you’ll learn the inside story in ways few ever have. Choose your perfect Wild Adventure today! Tickets are available online only. Please select your desired tour and date at check out.
Upcoming Behind-the-Scenes Adventures
Saturday, September 15:
- Pioneering Conservation at 9 a.m.
- What’s for Lunch? at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 16:
- From Rescue to Ambassador at 9 a.m.
Saturday, September 22:
- Cats and Dogs at 9 a.m.
- What’s for Lunch? at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 23:
- From Rescue to Ambassador at 9 a.m.
Saturday, September 29:
- Pioneering Conservation at 9 a.m.
Sunday, September 30:
- Feeding a Zoo at 9 a.m.
- Evolving Habitats at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 6:
- Cats and Dogs at 9 a.m.
- What’s for Lunch? at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 7:
- From Rescue to Ambassador at 9 a.m.
Saturday, October 13:
- Pioneering Conservation at 9 a.m.
Sunday, October 14:
- Feeding a Zoo at 9 a.m.
- Evolving Habitats at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 20:
- Cats and Dogs at 9 a.m.
- What’s for Lunch? at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 21:
- From Rescue to Ambassador at 9 a.m.
Sunday, October 28:
- Feeding a Zoo at 9 a.m.
Topics subject to change.
Tour Details
When: Saturdays and Sundays at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
What: 90-minute tours of two behind-the-scenes locations each
How: Purchase Wild Adventures tickets and daytime admission tickets online prior to your visit. Daytime admission tickets may also be purchased at the box office. Wild Adventures tickets are available online only, subject to availability.
Where: With your Wild Adventures 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
Wild Adventures: Keys to the Zoo Tours
Join senior Animal Care staff for an exclusive, personalized tour featuring the Zoo’s most interesting, important, and newsworthy animals. You’ll start your experience with coffee, pastries, and conversation, and end it with an unparalleled view into how the Zoo cares for its animals. What would you do with “Keys to the Zoo”? Tickets are available online only. Please select your desired tour and date at check out.
Upcoming Keys to the Zoo Adventures
- Friday, October 12: Mammals at 9 a.m.
- Friday, November 9: Mammals at 9 a.m.
- Friday, December 14: Animal Behaviors at 9 a.m.
Tour Details
When: Select Fridays at 9 a.m.
What: 2-hour experiences include continental breakfast and tours of three behind-the-scenes locations
How: Purchase Wild Adventures tickets and daytime admission tickets online prior to your visit. Daytime admission tickets may also be purchased at the box office. Wild Adventures tickets are available online only, subject to availability.
Where: With your Wild Adventures and zoo admission tickets, meet at the carts outside the front gate 10 minutes prior to tour start time.
Cost: $150 in addition to Zoo admission or membership
Hippo Encounter
Weekends and holidays at 12 p.m. (Separate fee required)
Experience a unique up-close, behind-the-scenes opportunity to meet our beloved hippos, Mara and Rosie. Staff will share details about their daily care, training, and feeding. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is available only at the Los Angeles Zoo on weekends and holidays at 12 p.m. (Separate fee required).
- General visitors may purchase tickets at any Admissions ticket window.
- Zoo Members may purchase tickets at Admissions Window #11
- The minimum age requirement is four years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- All participants must sign the Waiver and Release of Claims, included on the e-ticket.
Encounter is offered on weekends and holidays – Tickets go on sale two months prior to each date. Capacity is limited, and tickets sell out quick. If tickets are not available, please check back for updates.
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.
Animal Adventures
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Come meet some of our amazing ambassador animals and the people who care for them! Test your skills of observation as you witness some of their unique behaviors and learn about how we work with them every day.
Animal Adventures
10:15 am - 10:30 am
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
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
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
Hippo Encounter
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Hippo Exhibit
Get an up-close, behind-the-scenes opportunity to meet our beloved hippos, Mara and baby Rosie for this separately ticketed experience.
Purchase Tickets >
Hippo Encounter
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
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
Campfire Stories
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm
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
1:00 pm - 1:20 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
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
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
Animal Adventures
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Come meet some of our amazing ambassador animals and the people who care for them! Test your skills of observation as you witness some of their unique behaviors and learn about how we work with them every day.
Animal Adventures
10:15 am - 10:30 am
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
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
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
Hippo Encounter
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Hippo Exhibit
Get an up-close, behind-the-scenes opportunity to meet our beloved hippos, Mara and baby Rosie for this separately ticketed experience.
Purchase Tickets >
Hippo Encounter
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
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
Campfire Stories
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm
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
1:00 pm - 1:20 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
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
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
- La Plata three-banded armadillo
- Old World rabbit
- Cayuga duck
- Angolan python
- California desert tortoise
- Eastern box turtle
- Florida box turtle
- Gopher snake
- Hog Island boa
- Inland bearded dragon
- San Diego gopher snake
- Shingleback skink
- Woma python
- Asian forest scorpion
- Black widow spider
- Chilean rose tarantula
- Darkling beetles (stink bugs)
- Desert hairy scorpion
- Ironclad beetles
- Madagascar hissing cockroaches
- Red-knee tarantula
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.
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October Treat the imagination at Boo at the L.A. Zoo, where you’ll find spooktacular entertainment and activities – including live shows, special animal feedings, and themed photo ops. More Info >
Photo Day
November 11 Take your wildlife photography to the next level! This annual event features a full day of VIP photography experiences throughout the Zoo starting in the early morning, with limited-loan equipment such as lenses and tripods and Paul’s Photo experts on hand to provide tips and tricks. More Info >
Behind the Scenes Tours
Weekends Get a fun, informative peek into how we care for the 1,400 animals and 270 species that call the Zoo home. From preparing food to designing the perfect habitat, you’ll learn the inside story in ways few ever have. More Info >
