The Teen Council for Conservation serves as an equitable pathway for young Angelenos to voice their concerns and actively engage in developing meaningful solutions. It is a transformative journey, evolving each year with new cohorts working towards creating a just and sustainable world where people and wildlife thrive, together. The post Rising Voices: L.A. Zoo Teen Council for a Just and Sustainable Los Angeles appeared first on Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens ..read more

A three-person team from the Zoo recently traveled to Kenya to meet with partners from African Conservation Centre and discuss a first-of-its-kind project near Amboseli National Park. The post Field Notes: Kenya appeared first on Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens ..read more

Brush-tailed bettongs are named for a black tuft of fur that extends from their prehensile tails. The post Creature Feature: Brush-tailed Bettong appeared first on Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens ..read more

In early February, we said goodbye to Kaloa the jaguar, a long-time resident of the L.A. Zoo. The post Farewell to Kaloa the Jaguar appeared first on Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens ..read more

A huge thank you to each of our members and your families and guests who attended this year’s L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow. The post Zoo Update with GLAZA Interim President Dawn Petersen-Amend – March 2024 appeared first on Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens ..read more

By delivering distinctive and diverse learning experiences, we aim to inspire a deeper appreciation for the world around us and cultivate a shared commitment to conservation and environmental stewardship. The post Zoo Update with CEO and Director Denise M. Verret – February 2024 appeared first on Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens ..read more

We’ve reached another conservation milestone for California condors. This summer and fall, birds from the L.A. Zoo participated in successful, historic vaccine trials, furthering condor recovery efforts by creating a potential shield against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The trial was developed in coordination with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, USDA, and U.S. Geological Service and was carried out by the L.A. Zoo, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Oregon Zoo, and Carolina Raptor Center. … Zoo Successfully Implements Avian Flu Vaccines in CA Condors Read more The post Zoo Suc ..read more

We’ve reached another conservation milestone for California condors. This summer and fall, birds from the L.A. Zoo participated in successful, historic vaccine trials, furthering condor recovery efforts by creating a potential shield against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The trial was developed in coordination with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, USDA, and U.S. Geological Service and was carried out by the L.A. Zoo, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Oregon Zoo, and Carolina Raptor Center. … Zoo Successfully Implements Avian Flu Vaccines in CA Condors Read more The post Zoo Suc ..read more

On November 18, 1963, 200 prominent Los Angeles community leaders, including Cary Grant, filed the original Articles of Incorporation to create GLAZA in anticipation of creating a new Zoo for the region. The post Zoo Update with GLAZA Interim President Dawn Petersen-Amend – November 2023 appeared first on Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens ..read more

There’s lots of great animal news coming out of the Zoo! Catch up on the latest with CEO and Zoo Director Denise M. Verret. The post Zoo Update with CEO and Director Denise M. Verret – October 2023 appeared first on Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens ..read more