Zoo’s famous condor repopulation program hatches 17 chicks.

The Los Angeles Zoo is capping off its 2024 California condor breeding season with a record-breaking 17 chicks hatched...

Zoo offers altar to honor memory of beloved pets.

For the third consecutive year, the LA Zoo built its Beloved Pets Ofrenda in observance of National Hispanic Month and Día de Los Muertos...

Zoo’s Jamie Pham wins award from national association.

Zoo photographer Jamie Pham, already a multi-award winner, won honorable mention in the 2022 photo contest sponsored by the American Zoo Association...

Zoo creates its first ever conservation strategic plan.

The Los Angeles Zoo launched its first conservation strategic plan July 22. This plan is the first in the Zoo’s history solely dedicated to wildlife conservation...

New CEO Denise Verret, makes history and charts the Zoo’s future.

This past summer, the City both made history and prepared for its next few decades. Denise Verret, 31 years of City service, Club Member, was named the CEO and Director of the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens...

Annual month of spooky fun set for October.

“Boo at the L.A. Zoo” fun takes place October 1-27 at the Los Angeles Zoo. Jack-o-lantern-carving demonstrations, strolling characters are just some of the Halloween family adventures for visitors...

Jake Owens named as Zoo’s first Director of Conservation.

Dr. Jake Owens has been named the Zoo’s Director of Conservation, the first position in the Zoo’s history dedicated solely towards wildlife conservation. Dr. Owens joins the L.A. Zoo after spending five years in China helping save giant pandas from extinction...

Zoo’s popular Roaring Nights for grown-ups concludes in September. Use the Club deal!

The L.A. Zoo’s Roaring Nights summer series offers fun, fascinating explorations at the intersection of music, art, and wildlife on select Fridays through the summer...

Denise Verret, Club Member, promoted to Zoo Director, the first African American female zoo...

On June 28, the City Council confirmed the Mayor Eric Garcetti’s nomination of Denise M. Verret, Club Member, as the new Zoo Director of the Los Angeles Zoo. She previously served as the Zoo’s interim Zoo Director...

Zoo brings back popular Roaring Nights for grown-ups this summer.

The L.A. Zoo’s Roaring Nights summer series is back and better than ever – offering fun, fascinating explorations at the intersection of music, art, and wildlife on select...