Los Angeles Zoo
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1498
Phone: (323) 644-4200
- Cross Street:
- Crystal Springs Drive
- Hours:
- Daily 10am-5pm
Editorial Review for Los Angeles Zoo – by Ryan Hill
Facts
More than 100 acres of mammals, reptiles and amphibians draw city dwellers to this Griffith Park attraction for a taste of the wild life. The Animal Encounters program allows visitors to interact with animals ranging from pythons to bunnies. During the school year, the zoo is often mobbed by busloads of excited kids on field trips. Mornings and late afternoons are the best times to visit, when the sun is less intense.
Features
The zoo's animals are grouped by geographic origin. From the imposing elephants to the sleek Sumatran tigers, the residents here are well-cared for. Mahali Mountain, the chimpanzee habitat, and World of Birds, a show highlighting the zoo's extensive bird collection, are especially popular with the tykes. Stands hawking snacks flank the entrance. The zoo also has a couple of full-service restaurants for feeding hungry humans.
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Insider Tips
ParkingMore than 30 acres of free parking with tram service are available.
Look GoodRemind the kids not to scream or run toward cages. These things make many animals antisocial.
Know Before You GoThe following items are not allowed in the zoo: alcohol, glass bottles, aluminum cans, pets, bicycles, skateboards, rollerskates, scooters, inline skates, and laser points.
User Reviews for Los Angeles Zoo
09/01/2008 Posted by UME3
I hadn't been in eight years, previous to that it had been in the early 90's. Whoever wrote previous reviews are rediculous. The truth is....it's filthy..All of the animals are in the exact SAME HABITATS! Even the "snow leopard" is in 90 degree heat. There are plenty of money making souvenier shops. It was dangerous, there were swarms of bee's everywhere there was a trash can. I felt terrible for all the animals, it's a true disaster and a poor representation of LOS ANGELES and of the animals TRUE HABITAT. SHAME ON LOS ANGELES!!!!!! YOU SHOULD CLEAN IT UP!!!!!!!! All animal activists should unite and make a huge impact on bettering the lives of these animals.....i felt as if i lived in a third world country.
Pros: there are no pro's to seeing animals miserable.
Cons: the whole thing is a con
10/31/2007 Posted by netter1
I don't normally frequent zoos, but one of my hobbies is photography and there aren't many places in Los Angeles where you can get close up pictures of a Meerkat family. So, every few months my husband and I trek to the LA Zoo to see what's new. They recently put some tiger cups on exhibit...and I'd love some pictures of that. The only think I tire of at the zoo really is the walking and lugging the camera equipment all over...but then again...that's my choice. We don't usually take advantage of the tram...but we just might the next time. I recommend a visit to the LA Zoo...if you haven't been in many years, it's probably time to take another look. The zoo has come a long way in the last 20 years.
