My family has an annual pass to the Los Angeles Zo...

My family has an annual pass to the Los Angeles Zoo because we love being able to get some fresh air and exercise while enjoying all the animals, which are clearly well cared for and provided the best "captive" lifestyle one could afford. While I always prefer seeing animals in the wild, I think the LA Zoo takes great care of their exhibits.

The zoo is the perfect place to bring your family for a few hours. There are some nice gift shops and plenty of food options scattered around the park. Grab a cold beer while you're there and a fresh slice of pizza just past the flamingos!

I'd recommend getting here at 10am when the park opens and being out by 1 or 2pm as that's when it tends to get pretty hot, driving the animals to the shade. And get yourself a pass - seriously worth it.