Experts' Choice Award Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
11 expert reviews
“The Los Angeles Zoo continues to be a popular attraction in L.A. for tourists, Angelenos and families alike. It’s an affordable hidden gem, a lush oasis tucked into the hills of Griffith Park.”
– Time Out
Fodor's "A short drive from downtown Los Angeles at the junction of the Ventura Freeway (Highway 134) and the Golden State Freeway (I–5) is the 80-acre Los Angeles Zoo." Full review
Frommer's "In 1982 the zoo inaugurated a display of cuddly koalas, still one of its biggest attractions among 1,100 animals from around the world." Full review
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Tip: To avoid the busloads of rambunctious school kids, arrive after noon.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The Los Angeles Zoo, with its 1100 finned, feathered and furry friends from over 250 species, rarely fails to enthrall the little ones." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Its acclaimed collection of animals includes more than 1,200 birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles from around the world living in naturalistic enclosures." Full review
On the Grid "The Los Angeles Zoo is known for housing / bringing back the endangered California Condor, many Asian elephants & a chimpanzee exhibit." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The L.A. Zoo has a secret garden of rare bootleg cycads, a palm specimen dating back 280 million years. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Los Angeles Zoo is set on 112 lush acres (45ha) in Griffith Park." Full review
Afar Magazine "The original Los Angeles Zoo opened in 1912, and during its infancy, grew to include a number of animal enclosures designed to mimic natural habitats." Full review
Time Out "Staying open after dark every night through January during this light-up holiday tradition...adding animal-inspired Chinese lanterns and an even longer tunnel of lights." Full review
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Tip: Buy your tickets in advance to avoid the worst of the entry lines.
Travel + Leisure "The zoo is home to more than 2,200 animals and more than 60 endangered species. Highlights include a visit to the Rainforest of the Americas and the Elephants of Asia."
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