Had never been there. Kinda disappointed with the habitats for animals. The information posted on each animal tells about the habitat they live in. What they had for most animals was nothing like described. However reptiles were awesome. Fun trying to find all the frogs, lizards etc. in their natural habitat. Zoo is also very clean.
Do not buy things from the vending machines apart from being expensive it also steals your money.
Always see something different, annual passholder. Lots of walking.
Maybe it was the heat, or maybe it was me... but this was the worst zoo I ever visited anywhere in the world. Staff was friendly but hardly animals to see and many of the same species. The abandoned zoo was even more interesting. For me definitely not worth the money.
The City of Los Angeles owns the Zoo, its land and facilities, and the animals. Animal care, grounds maintenance, construction, education, public information, and administrative staff are City employees.
love the zoo. great for the children. mane wolf. good food and the most friendly educated staff.
Great visit, Thay shouldn't put the animals away until closing time
Great place to take the Family, it was nice going g to the zoo at night but a lot of the a imals were sleeping and some were closed off. It is a lot cheaper than the San Diego Zoo. We all enjoyed this Zoo regardless.
Love the animals. The employees are all very knowledge. Plus you can feed a giraffe!
Of course some the animals weren't there sometimes, but its a very wonderful place.
Enjoy a hippo experience for $20.
Feed the giraffes for $5 (cash only)
Highly recommend bringing cash.
Was a wonderful experience. Sadly the day we have gone it was very humid so I suggest going on a good day. But overall a great place to take your kids. Learning experience as well.
I have to say that I was a little skeptical going here for the first time. I have never been to a zoo and I just went to the Los Angeles Zoo for the first time at 40 years old. Not only did the animals put on a show lol they seemed very happy very well taken care of and I went on a weekend I went on a Sunday the tween 11:30 and 1:30. I did not eat because the prices were way too expensive just for a bottle of water or a slice of pizza but seeing all of the cool animals and birds and reptiles was truly incredible and I have to say again the animals seemed very happy I didn't see any dirty animals I didn't see unhappy animals so thank u l a zoo for taking such good care of not only your establishment but the animals and I can't wait to come back again because I didn't get to see everything the first time. I would definitely definitely go here again.
I always love visiting my animal friends when I get the chance. Zoo Lights in the winter is gorgeous!
I watched a Silver back gorilla poop a perfect snickers into his hand "tender morsel." He then enjoyed the tasty treat. That was damn near 35 years ago. It's seared into my mind - etched for eternity.
Absolutely love this Zoo. The staff there are wonderful!
Some of the animals were put away so didn't get to see alot of the animals some what disappointing.
Pretty nice zoo. Layout a little confusing
I enjoyed the greenery almost as much as the animals.
If you are visiting from out of town and have a membership with your local zoo that offers reciprocity, be sure to have the details printed out or easily accessed on your phone. Admission staff don't seem aware of which zoos have this arrangement and it took quite some time to get the issue sorted.
The zoo is great, but packed on Sundays. They have a really good deal on season passes.
It's a decent zoo, but I'd like to see the animals in more natural environments. The elephants look especially uncomfortable with their lack of space. It can also get really hot, so make sure to bring water and stop in the shade when you see it.
My family and I visit the zoo about 2-3 times a month. Nothing like getting a uphill workout with the kids while enjoying the animals on the way.
The zoo is just the right size for little ones. My kids are able to see all the animals in a day. We usually take our own lunch and sit in the playground area. It's busy during the school year due to field trips and the light show during Christmas season is super crowded.
We became members for the LA Zoo, we love this place, my son loves to run around and gets to know all of his favorite animals. They have a carousel, cute little foodcourts, my son is a fan of churros and icee. There are may events held at the zoo. We get heads up before events to plan ahead with their newsletters. Great investment, making memories.
WLC is a great place to visit! Had an amazing time, and the staff is very friendly! Excited to see the sloths! one of them wasn't sure if he wanted to eat or sleep :) he attempted to do both .... sleeping won.
Enjoyed our full day exploring the wonders of the LA Zoo. Such a variety of animals to see. I can't help but feel a bit bad though that the animals seem to not have a whole bunch of room. Decently clean park for fun of all ages, although we didn't want to eat anything in the park because the food service booths just didn't look sanitary although I'm sure they are.
This zoo while not as big and comprehensive as the San Diego Zoo is well done at half the cost. Kids will still have a good time as well as the rest of the family. It gets crowded but don't worry as the overflow parking lot is just across the street and parking is free. Membership is little more than two admissions but might be a good alternative if you live locally.
I love the zoo. It's close to the valley. A fun place to spend the day walking around with my kids. We pack a lunch and eat at the play area. Really great for family time.
Went with the family during a cool day and the temperature was just right for the animals to be visible and active.
If you love animals this the place for you!
But you will have to walk quite a lot to see every animal.
There is a restaurant,vending machines, and bathrooms so you can take your time .
All together it's a nice time.
Nice place, in some cases we couldn't see some animals because they weren't in their cages. I mean there were empty cages I don't know why...
The winter night lights experience is a great deal for the price. It's not overly crowded and we can see a few animals.
My son loves the animals at the zoo. We come here at least twice a month. I recommend making it there to enjoy the Dinosaur adventure, it's most definitely worth the extra $5
Great place to visit if ur in Los Angeles to they been expanding and renovating
Beautiful landscape, but didn't get to see much of the Elephant
Very beautiful place, so much interesting animals for observing
Very good but .. the animals almost did not show up
Great place to see different animals, have a meal, and can find a dinosaur statue area as well.
Went in the evening for the zoo lights event in December. Really nice for kids but this place gets really crowded and can get very cold in the evening. Make sure you have extra layers on stand by. You don't see any animals during the night event. Some stalls are overpriced but no other options are available as you can't get outside food or drinks.
I come here with my niece often. If you do to, get a membership and skip the long lines...
A nice place for a family, not seeing animals on a hot day
The L.A.Zoo is Always a DELIGHT!! THE ZOO STAFF IS THE VERY BEST!!! EXCEPT THE "SERVICE AMERICA" MANAGERS!!! TWO NAMES OF THE MANAGEMENT STAFF TO WATCH OUT FOR ARE CESAR HERCULES AND AN OLD LADY NAMED NANCY!!!!! THEY ARE VINDICTIVE AND CHILDISHLY PETY. CESAR IS AN UNFAITHFUL HUSBAND, MESSING AROUND WITH FEMALE EMPLOYEES(FRANCHELE) OR WHATEVER THAT HOES NAME IS AND NANCY. SHE'S A WEAK PERSIN WHO IS "EASILY" MANIPULATED DUE TO HER LACK OF REAL(AMERICAN) PEOPLE INTERACTION!! She does speak English. Just not properly.
My visit was during the Boo at The Zoo time and I really enjoyed that. Also loved the chimpanzees!
Located in Griffith Park. Tons of animals. Lots of walking. Small play park if you have kids. Petting zoo with sheep and goats. The World of Birds show is always entertaining. Big parking lot, but it fills up fast. Come early to avoid crowds. Bring a backpack with food and water so you don't have to rely on overpriced zoo offerings. Don't forget sun screen.
I love a place that is kid friendly that you can bring your whole family to and have a good time while making good memories. We took a lot of pictures of all the cool animals. Really enjoyed my day and the vast variety of animals on display. It is a great place to spend the day with your family. Plan on spending 2 to 3 hours and bring lots of water to stay hydrated. I wore slippers so my feet started to give out after an hour and a half. Make sure you wear good comfortable walking shoes.
Nice zoo. Viewing the animals is easier compared to other zoo's I've visited. A lot of the enclosures were closed and under construction. Maybe due to the time of year (Jan 1st). The terrain might be difficult for those in wheelchairs. There are some hilly areas. They do have a stroller and wheelchair rental area that looked like they had electric wheelchairs too. Lots of restrooms and they constantly had staff attending to them. Food prices are ridiculous so I would suggest bringing your own snacks. Buy the reusable cup for 5.99 as refills are 1.50 and sometimes free, just depends. I would give this zoo a 7 out of 10. Not the best but for sure not the worst. Well kept but lacking in animals and interactive exhibits. Free parking is lacking on holidays and I'm sure in the summer months too. Paid parking is $10.
Very fun for the kids, almost all exhibits are operational. Large park to enjoy with the family on a weekend.
What an amazing experience! I was a bit cynical going into it based on what I had heard from others, but we just LOVED the LA Zoo! The atmosphere was so pleasant, the exhibits were well maintained and the zoo was well cared for. My family and I had a great time. The gorillas were especially captivating. Thanks for the memories!
LA Zoo has improved significantly over the past few years. Improved unlimited tram rides (additional cost) and membership plans are a great value.
It was the most beautiful experience for my husband's first time on his fifth birthday. He was a little boy again.
All good, it hurts that not all the animals were there
Couldn't see any of the animals they were on caves or behind rocks
brought the kiddos here and they had a great time. They loved seeing all the different wild animals they have. It is a great way to spend an afternoon with friends and family!
The enclosures were so tiny, it was so sad to see the animals stressed out. I understand it meets the minimum guidelines but the animals clearly looked sad
This is a great place to take your kids, i take my son onces a month. He loves it and so do i. Clean and safe place to go. Nice play group and good shows as well.
Our first time to the LA Zoo. It's always cool seeing exotic animals up close.
Clean sanitized areas .staff friendly and informative also there is good food to buy inside zoo .
Only thing I strongly recommend try to book ahead of time I didn t and was a walk - in and had to wait 2 hrs to go inside zoo. I m still glad I went in and it made my kids Day ! I totally understand working under new guidelines is tough for everyone.
Huge and the animals are really far a part...very expensive to...
Better zoo than I had anticipated...Had a good time..Not quite on the level of San Diego zoo, but close...
My kid's love it, it's fun and allways something new to learn. We recommend the year membership if you got kids
Good place to spend with the family and learn about animals and their habitat
Animals were handsome. Weekdays are great since it's not as crowded as the weekend
A great place to bring in the little ones you can always enjoy yourself have a good time are you able to bring in food from outside so that helps and the cost especially if you have a lot of little ones and it also has a picnic area you can actually leave and come back so I was really happy with my visit can't wait to come back and bring my little ones again.
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