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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
