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Visitor's Guide to the Los Angeles Zoo

By Betsy Malloy, About.com

Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA
(602) 273-1341
Los Angeles Zoo website

Located on 113 acres in Griffith Park, the Los Angeles Zoo opened in 1966. Its holdings now include 1,200 animals, and the Los Angeles Zoo is a leader in efforts to save the California Condor and return it to the wild.

Currently, the Los Angeles Zoo is in the midst of continued renovations and improvements. The projects include Camp Gorilla Reserve. a golden monkey exhibit, a pachyderm forest and a rainforest.

Los Angeles Zoo Location and Hours

The Los Angeles Zoo is open daily except December 25. It is located across from the Autry Museum of Western Heritage. Exits to the Los Angeles Zoo from the nearest freeways:

I-5 Northbound: Exit at Zoo Drive
I-5 Southbound: Exit a Western Avenue
SR 134 Eastbound: Exit at Zoo Drive
SR 134 Westbound: Exit at Victory Boulevard

From any exit, follow the signs to the Los Angeles Zoo.

If You Liked the Los Angeles Zoo, You May Also Like

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San Diego
Wild Animal Park, San Diego CA
Sea World, San Diego CA
Denver
Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado Springs CO
Phoenix
Woodland Park, Seattle WA

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