Los Angeles California Zoo

Los Angeles Zoo

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The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a 133-acre zoo founded in 1966 and located in Los Angeles, California, United States. The city of Los …

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Jan 23, 2025
We’ve been to some great zoos but this one was average. We agreed that there was a lot of walking past “dead space” or areas where there was nothing to see. We didn’t find the exhibits to be engagin…Full review by ASBCRB
Dec 4, 2024
The Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens offers a delightful escape from the city’s hustle, especially during the Summer Solstice. Walking through the lush pathways, I felt like I was transported to a…Full review by jadeannbyrne
Nov 13, 2024
The Los Angeles Zoo is a fun spot with a great variety of animals and well-maintained exhibits. It's easy to navigate, and there are plenty of places to stop and relax. Perfect for families or anyone…Full review by Shahab Sheikh B
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This vast zoo also serves as a botanical garden which makes it twice as charming. Modern and not very crowded, it is perfect for family trips. …
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This zoo has been a home to animals since it opened in 1966. Today it houses more than 1,100 creatures representing more than 250 s…
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113 acres (54 hectares) in the center of Griffith Park is taken up by the popular Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. With over one mi…
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The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a 133-acre (54 ha) zoo founded in 1966 and located in Los Angeles, California. The City o…
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Facts

Located:Los Angeles, California, United States
Opened:November 28, 1966

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Can I get a wheelchair to use at the zoo?
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I'm so sorry, I haven't accessed this site for a while--ironically, i was injured and using a wheelchair for a while and wasn't traveling. I'm also sorry to say that I don't know if …
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I'm so sorry, I haven't accessed this site for a while--ironically, i was injured and using a wheelchair for a while and wasn't traveling. I'm also sorry to say that I don't know if wheelchairs are available there.
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Hello. Can I please ask,for our upcoming trip to LA, san Diego zoo or LA zoo,all recommendation welcomed,many thanks.
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If you visit the L.A. Zoo, go early. Be there when they open to avoid crowds and see the most animals.
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How much time should I plan to spend at the zoo? I understand it depends on people's pace, but just average not leisurely …
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How much time should I plan to spend at the zoo? I understand it depends on people's pace, but just average not leisurely walking or walking right past everything but just enough time to see most if not all the animals?
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What is the distance in miles walked at the la zoo
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How can I get to the Zoo from Hollywood using public transportation?
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Buses are erratic in Los Angeles. Nothing for an hour and then along come five. Better to Uber or Lyft
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Please note that the Zoo starts putting animals in for the night at 4 p.m. Ticket sales cease one hour prior to closing time.
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There are bathing pools, sand pits, and no less than five viewing areas for the public
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There are 15 different collections, highlighting over 800 different plant species, with a total of over 7,400 individual plants
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To save time, purchase tickets online
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To save money, bring your own food and drinks as the offerings at the zoo are predictably overpriced
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Guests can view the animals through two glass observation windows and three other locations
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The zoo's latest attraction is the Elephants of Asia, which tracks the history and culture of the animal through Cambodia, China, India, and Thailand
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The zoo's latest attraction is the Elephants of Asia
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There is a secret garden of rescued plants, ancient gymnosperms called cycads
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The Los Angeles Zoo, a merry-go-round, children's pony rides and two museums have subsequently joined those attractions
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Required. all guests will need to wear face coverings and practice physical distancing, and credit is preferred over cash for food and retail purchases
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Brushes are available at muriel's ranch for visitors to groom the domestic animals
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Visit the popular attractions in the city by following los angeles itinerary 1 day
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You can also buy tickets online to avoid waiting in the queues
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Please keep Fido on a leash while on the trails
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Although you need separate tickets, the reindeer romp daytime event pairs perfectly with the evening zoo lights extravaganza
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But the payoff is sweet once you've found a seat on the hilltop picnic benches
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Zoo lights runs nightly from november 18 through january 8
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A visit to the los angeles zoo is the perfect outing for the whole family
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You can also find this well-maintained outdoor recreation area on the map
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The exact address, with its co-ordinates on the map is available so that you reach the park without any hassle
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It is forbidden to start an open fire in the park, due to safety reasons
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You can enjoy a comfortable stay in the city by booking the best hotels in los angeles
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It also has many exhibits including pachyderm forest (reptiles and insects)
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Expect water 2-3 x weekly
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