Love the LA Zoo! Went recently after not having be...

Love the LA Zoo! Went recently after not having been since I was a little kid. And now, as an adult, I think I actually liked it more.

I like the layout. The map is decent enough to easily navigate you where you'd like to go. The "trails" or walkways ya take through the Zoo seem well thought out so you can circle back to/from areas you missed earlier or didn't get a chance to see.

Parking was easy. Staff helpful. Animals awesome.

The only thing I'd think of to be more prepared for are all the hills. The LA Zoo is around the mountains/hills of the Griffith Observatory, (my favorite venue) The Greek Theatre & as you walk through the LA Zoo, you will have upset & downs. Some fo the hills can be tough for folks who bad backs, bad knees or whatever the case is.
My point - there are hills. Some steep some not so steep. Just know some are more difficult than others, so if you have someone w health issues or bad knees etc., Be prepared so you can fully enjoy the LA Zoo. It is awesome.