The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens Reviews

My kids love coming here. I remember coming here as a kid. Its always a good time. You get to see the different animals.

I had my grand kids and they enjoyed it. The day was perfect, not too many people we had opportunity to see many animals.

Loved the zoo. Got to see most of the animals. The only animal I was bummed not to see was the koala. The changed it for the kangaroos.

It's all about knowing how to get to the overflow parking, when its a busy day

Always a good time at the LA zoo. I do recommend getring there early- the animals are so much more active. The letting zoo is fun. The year membership is worth it. Just wish there were more shady places to sit.

This Zoo is perfect for outings with a toddler. If you're not rushed you can leisurely walk through the zoo, letting your little one stop and sit on the low benches or climb on the rocks. We spend two hours here and try and arrive by 11 am to catch the zoo keepers feeding animals. All the feeding seems to be complete by 12:30. We love the monkeys, giraffes and the rain forest habitat with the aquarium and sea otters. Bring snacks since its mostly fast food in the park.

Having visited many zoos, I found LA zoo to be average. The animal enclosures are pretty small especially the sea lions and the viewing glass in the great apes was so scratched and dirty you could hardly see through it. I didn't enjoy walking through all the shops, restaurants and stalls before reaching the animals.

I've been a member for the last 3 years and go often. But it really could use improvement. The dinosaur exhibit (tho probably not worth $5) is great for the kids.

Great deal, no charge to park, very well kept. Wonderful experience for the whole family

Amazing! Animals were out, sun was shining and not overly crowded! Great capacity to feel comfortable being outdoors

A small zoo of various animals. Good for seniors or kids.

Covid update: everything is closed. Ridiculous barriers not allowing you or children to even view animals. Such a disappointment considering other similar outdoor museums are operating regularly.

Looked a lot bigger when I was a child. My daughter enjoyed it!

So much fun and so many great exhibits. An excellent day trip with children. Foods a bit pricey, but it's well worth it just to see a smile on your little one's face. It made me feel like a kid again.

Very good zoo, the entrance has a value of 21 USD. It has shows of different animals so it is good to see the programming to enjoy them. It has a variety of restaurants inside.

It is very nice at the L A zoo, my favorite animals there are the giraffes and the gorillas, I want to see the baby gorilla too.

I remember in kinder I went here. Now it seems pretty boring.

Ok, expensive, would not come back. They don't honor coupons from rv sites hand out, check dates, they expired.

It wasn't what we expected. There are big gaps between the spaces so you do ALOT of walking. Several sections & food courts were closed and they do have alot of bees flying around in certain areas.

I know it's hot, but not a lot of animals outside.
Food and drink a little pricey grandbaby had a great time

Sooo much funnn!! Didn't realise how big this place was!! Had a great time, a bit hot but they have a lot of food carts where you can get ice creams and frozen drinks. They have a spot where water sprays out at the top, so cool!! Had an amazing time. All the animals were out, I managed to get some amazing photos

Good place to take the Family or just go for a walk and see some animals.

I absolutely love this Zoo!! I ve been going since I was a child and now my kids.

Amazing place I love going there to see the animals

I had a good time with my kid, she was excited to see all the animals, food was good though a little pricey as expected, bathrooms clean and stocked, a once in a while visit is worthy.

great place to bring the kids, they learn, they have. We have fun.

Love the zoo. Animals well cared for and zoo grounds are clean and well kept.

Fun experience for all. The zoo has a lot of hills if you get there after 10:45am there's a tram/ train that picks up and drops off at stations around the exterior of the park.

Great variety of animals. Very cool to be so close to the giraffes. (: The park did a good job with more "Arial views" of animals so your view isn't obstructed by a net/cage. However, Enclosures seem very small for many exhibits. Also could have better markers (ie numbers) to find your location on park map.

scary and sketchy, you see bums comin out if there... don't go alone or unarmed

I have been a member of the LA Zoo for a few years now. Love bringing in lunch and eating over by the monkey exhibit, sometimes they put on a pretty good show! :)
Just visited the "new" sea otter exhibit for the first time the other day and I could have stayed their watching them ALL DAY LONG!!! Sooooo insanely cute!
The zoo has a wide variety of animals, is clean and the grounds are really nice. It's definitely not the San Diego Zoo, but I would recommend going if you're in the area!

A great place to visit and learn about exotic animals.

Went to the new year light show, worth of going one time at least

Loved the Easter zoo atmosphere. It was my toddlers first time and he love every minute of it. Have to say that most of the animals looked sad . People out there the zoo needs more funds to keep up with the animals and the area. Please help if you can. Thank you

Name itself enough that Los Angeles Zoo is situated in Los Angeles, California. Area of the land is 133 acres and opened for public in 1966. This place is Clean and Safe to go and spend with kids, friends and families. Nice environment, Reasonable ticket prices for all ages. There are a variety of animals, birds and mammals. Don't forget to feed to Giraffe and visit gift shop at least. All the staffs working hard to keep animal safe as well as the entire zoo. Thanks to all.

My granddaughter loved it! We spent around 4 hours there and don't think we even saw half of it. Coming back soon no doubt about it.

I love the zoo. And it's a great workout with all of the walking.

After a rainy day most of the animals were in their cubby holes.

Awesome place to visit. Cheap entertainment. Through the holidays they open the zoo up at night. Millions of lights! We are for sure going back before the holidays end!

I like this zoo better as much as the san diego zoo and its half the price of SD. Lots to see for the kids. $5 to ceed the giraffe and $3 and lots of walking which i count as my daily cardio. So win win for the kids and myself.

Our experience was amazing! Although due to Covid some attractions/exhibits weren't open, there was still so much to see. The atmosphere with the other visitors were great! We will definitely be back.

A good variety of different animals for my daughter. The playground in the back was great for my toddler too!

I decided to do LA Zoo over San Diego Zoo because of price. The entry to the zoo was US$12.00 which is inexpensive once you are inside and see the amount of enclosures they have. I spent most of the day wondering around all the enclosures and towards closing, I still had not seen all the animals. The souvenirs are reasonably priced and the overall atmosphere is great. The layout was quiet easy to follow and the availability of the service train was great when you needed to get to the other side of the zoo quickly.

Went there about a year ago with friends and it was really awesome seeing all the derelict buildings and cages and what not . Great place for photos . Defiently a cool place to check out

I think the animals are lacking more care .. And more animals are missing .. And a little grooming would be perfect .. !!

Sadly had to walk from one end back to the entrance for the first aid station. No one seemed interested in helping my grandson. Cut his little hand not bad just needed a band aid. Sour taste usually means no return. You're bad not mine.

During the day with the animals or at night for the Christmas lights, LA Zoo is a spectacular place to enjoy the sights and sounds.

New Year's Eve Family Night was a Smashing Success!! I think this may be a new tradition.

With every zoo visit comes people craziness. We could not escape at least one group of visitors that were a bit oblivious to the fact that there might be others trying to enjoy the animals but it happens...

Really had high expectations coming in from the valley i was not to happy the animals were beautiful if they were out & more than 1 & lines omg sooo long .. I love all the stop areas & benches id go back just wish more animals