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Los Angeles Zoo

📍 Griffith Park, CA

★4.4(21,450 Google reviews)👶All ages

Beautiful walkable zoo featuring recent baby gorilla, orangutan, and chimpanzee births. Families love the clean facilities and easy paths, though some exhibits may be empty.

✓ Beautiful grounds✓ Family friendly✓ Easy to navigate✓ Empty enclosures✓ Clean facilities

🏆 Family Action Verdict

This zoo works well for families seeking a pleasant day out with easy walking paths and clean facilities. Best suited for families with children of all ages who enjoy outdoor walks and don't mind that some exhibits may be closed. Visit on weekdays for smaller crowds, but manage expectations as several animal exhibits are currently empty or relocated.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Visit on weekdays to avoid crowds and shorter ticket lines
⏰Bring your own snacks as outside food is allowed, though zoo food options are available
🎟️Check ahead for exhibit closures as sections like Australia area may be temporarily closed
🚗Take advantage of handicap accessibility with plenty of ramps and accessible parking

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.4
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21,450 Google reviews

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Silvia Infante

8 months ago

★★★★★

“I had not been here in many years and was pleasantly surprised. They offer plently of handicap parking spaces and ramps inside the park, which means that people like me who have physical difficulties using steps can definitely walk a little more easily. I truly believe this is a wonderful place! Places like these help future generations and adults alike to learn about other living things that also inhabit this beautiful world of us.”

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Douglas Raleigh

7 months ago

★★★★★

“Had a wonderful time and wonderful day with my beautiful wife at the LA Zoo! Great day date if you love walks and beautiful scenery. The animals were amazing. Put on quit a show :). Was sad to see the elephants gone, the zoo itself is just beautiful and decorated and designed to give an experience outside of just the animals. Food is great, bathrooms were actually clean . Loved my time here!”

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Sophia

7 months ago

★★★★★

“What a fun zoo!!! We especially loved the chimpanzee and rhino habitats! It was adorable seeing all of the newborn primates. This zoo is great for a day trip/ couple hour adventure. It's very walkable and is easy to navigate. They also have plenty of snack/food options within the zoo, but they allow you to bring your own things as well. Perfect for a family trip!”

💬 What parents mention

Beautiful grounds and sceneryEasy to walk and navigateClean facilities and good foodGreat for couples and families

Overview

Los Angeles Zoo features themed exhibits including Mahale Mountains for chimpanzees and Red Ape Rain Forest for orangutans. The zoo currently showcases five recent great ape births and offers daily keeper talks, animal chats, special events like Big Bunny Weekend, and a new Mission Safari Maze. Facilities include cafes, pram-friendly paths, and botanical gardens throughout the grounds.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00-17:00
Tuesday10:00-17:00
Wednesday10:00-17:00
Thursday10:00-17:00
Friday10:00-17:00
Saturday10:00-17:00
Sunday10:00-17:00

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