Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association Reviews

They had no trams for transportation of the elderly or the handicaped. No coffee shops were open and this was a special day for member which should have been handeled better.

Greta place to relax and see some animals. The staff is very friendly and the place is huge. Great place to take the kids also, many kid friendly things to do.

I've been a member for a couple years. They've improved and built a lot of nice exhibits. My niece and son love seeing the animals and riding the carousel.

Great place to come and sketch the variety of animals! The zoo staff are extremely friendly, the zoo is well cleaned and organized.

It has been a long time (I mean a very long time) since I have went to the LA Zoo and most of my life I have literally only live about 8 miles away. I was brought here when I was a child and now that I have children of my own, I decided to bring them and let them have their own experience visiting and interacting with these amazing animals. My little ones loved it and im sure for those who are reading this, I can assure you, that you and you re children/family will love it too. And if you decide to come often, buy a season pass for 4. It is definitely worth it and it will save you tons of $$$.

Sadly it's extremely boring. Very ordinary. They need to make it more family oriented, more children friendly, and for the parents taking their family there. I have a long of ideas not sure if they're open to suggestions.

Had a great time at the zoo. Can't wait to do it again

They are open but they are don't have too much open

Night lights are great but extremely crowded and not many animals out...

LA Zoo is a great place to visit during the week when it ain't packed. There updating all the exhibits and it's looking awesome.

it would have been nice if the park would trim/maintain the plants below the pedestrian railing. It's bad enough everyone crowds the few animals that are actually visible while trying to get a better vantage point that are visibly obstructed by overgrown/un-maintained plants by the railing. .. obviously this park does not pay attention to the small details that could have improved this overcrowded park.

Lots to see, but make sure to bring plenty of sun protection.

Awesome shows, friendly staff and very clean. We also love the yearly light event.

The zoo was great! There are quite a few hills, so this park isn't very handicap friendly, but the family had a great time!

It has animals that can eat you. That's cool. Parking is plentiful too.

Our kids have always loved this place with all the big animals here-elephant, lion, tiger, leopard, Chimpanzee, gorilla, giraffe, zebra etc. Also family membership is worth every penny since it's close by and we don't have to plan to go. Parking is free most days..

Covid-19 no bueno, due to physical distancing, a few exhibitions were closed, some interesting animals were "unavailable" It's a bit sad that we didn't get to see some animals. Don't get me wrong, I still support LA ZOO. I will be back after covid-19. Hopefully not too long.

Much more interesting than I expected - quite a variety of animals I've never even heard of before. One thing to be aware of is there are lots of steep hills throughout the zoo that may not be friendly to seniors and baby carriages depending on your fitness level. If you go on a warm day try to get there early or you might get stuck with a lot of sleeping animals. We have an annual membership and recently went in late December on a brisk afternoon - we found the marquis animals (lions, tiger, giraffes) to be much more active.

Great, awesome place for the family. No waiting in line, bought my E-tickets on line printed my tickets got them scanned at the door and in less than five minutes we were in. Love the hippos, bear, giraffes, flamingos. This was a plus free parking and across from l.a zoo the Audry Museum... you can take your cooler and your own food.... bottle water $3.50 and above one cinnamon churro $4.69.. But had a great time with the boy's....!!!!

The enclosures seem incredibly small for the animals. Everything was honestly depressing.

There wasn't much to do there, and we got there around 11am and most of the animals where still sleeping. We had a decent day but wish the animals where more active.

Awe man this place is not the warm family friendly place that I remember when I took my children there. I don't know if it was the heat or something else, because most of the habitats were being cleaned, and the other habitats the animals seemed to be a little stressed or depressed. I think that the zoo should warn the visitor that because of the weather the animals may not be too responsive. Overall I did have fun exploring the place. I just wanted to see all available animals and not just a few. It kind of reminds me of when Dr. Ian said these famous words in Jurassic Park, now let me get this straight, you do have dinosaurs in your park? And was very tempted to go back to the ticket booth and ask now you do have animals in your zoo right?

Love this place, great to have fun whit your kids and excersice too because is a good walk to see all the park, they're improved very good!!!

The LA Zoo has been improved greatly since I was a kid. I grew up closer to the San Diego Zoo and visited there more often growing up. Since I went back to the L.A. Zoo after not going for several years, I sort of like the L.A. Zoo more than San Diego. It seems like it's q little more open/less condensed. And I talked to one of the workers, they're thinking of improving.

Went for LA Lights. I have a broken foot and a walking boot. Called ahead to make sure I could rent a wheelchair. Had Uber drop me off in the front to be told that I have to walk to the end of the line. I explained I could not walk that far. The worker explained well you have to wait on line. So I went to the front and had to stand on my foot cause there was no where to sit, no handicap entrance while my boyfriend waiting a half hour in line. Then I had to walk up two sets of stairs to get to the place where they rent wheelchair. Just not worth it.

Bathrooms need serious attention. I understand they're wild animals but the state of some enclosures seemed very dirty.

Nice place to learn about the animals and their life. Nice place for a family picnic spot.

Very lovely place were to spend 3-4h. Loved that there were stands with people talking about specific animal, like tarantula. But a bit cheotic with the roads. Many little ways how you can walk, so you can easily get confused where is the right direction where you want to go next.

They changed half their parking to preferred parking so they can charge you $10 when their lot quickly fills up.

Had so much fun for my granddaughters 5th birthday!

You can't go wrong with the Zoo Annual Pass. Free parking, lush environment, a great workout walking through there. It is a must for every Angelino. There is alot to do with the kids, the times for animal shows or kids shows are throughout the day. At the top of the Zoo they have a playground for all the kids. Snacks are reasonably priced. Cash and card accepted. OR...you can bring in you own snacks, lunch and water and sit anywhere through the Zoo.

Love it....the animals are well taken care of that's the important part of it. I love this place.

Had fun, kids loved it. Looks like they are doing lots of upgrades. Just a nice place to spend a nice family day with the kids.

My wife and I enjoy the L.A. Zoo lights it's very colorful nice at night.

I'm not from L.A., but if I was, I'd buy a membership to this zoo. It's a great way to spend 3 hours with kids in the area. It's very low key - the docents are always there to talk to, and the animals are not in weird jail cells. It feels like a beautiful park with animals in it. I recently visited for the second time - 8 years apart - and its as good for 9 years old as it was for 1 year olds.

Love the forest,and animals.the environment, specifically in fresh breezes.

My girlfriend and I went to the roaring nights at the zoo and had a really great time. The zoo staff was friendly and informative and the event was very nicely put together. I would say the special exhibit showings could get a little crowded but it was educational and fun nonetheless.

What I liked the most was to see great and big animals such as giraffes, bear, hippos, and of course elephants! Besides, snacks and food are cheaper compared to other places!

Allows you to bring food and drinks in. Spacious. Plenty of food options.

Get there early. I went around 3pm and was told that they were about to start putting animals away so I felt rushed. Would have liked more time to hang out on the playground and take more pictures.

It was Ok. Pretty old and dated and not many animals out or around. Forget the Tram. Not worth the $. It s a pass for us.

Haven't been to the zoo in 25 years. It was okay, I kind of felt sorry for the animals because they are in such small enclosures. It was a nice day! I had a hamburger for lunch which I did not think was very tasty.

Expensive but I guess it is for the animals o they have to feed all the animals give him a good treatment medical attention and all of that it's good

The zoo was great but this time around for the trick or treat event was disappointing there was not many candy stations this time which kinda sucked the animals were active good time bad treating on the candy side I give it a five star for the zoo a 2 star for the candy stations

Nice location, enclosure rather small. Not many animals to see.

After being locked up for the pandemic, this escape to LA ZOO we did very well.

Very quite not to crowded, very educational for my grandchildren thank you LAZOO

Fun at the Zoo!! Bring your own food and enjoy a picnic at the park, Jam all your favorites in your cooler. Bring your phone ready for pictures, lots of places to make great memories.

And ALWAYS a great place to make children happy!!

Had a great time. All the animals were out, got some cool shots, and a nice way to spend the day.

Continues to update exhibits fun way to spend a day

I love the zoo. We buy a membership every year. Always nice sometimes crowded. Try going mon-fri when possible for a more relaxing time.