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Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Garden

📍 Los Angeles, 90027, California, United States of America
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★★★★☆

Quick Facts

Location
USA, Los Angeles
Category
Sightseeing
Duration
3-5 hours recommended
Address
Los Angeles, 90027, California, United States of America
Coordinates
34.1483, -118.2893

Introduction

Set on 133 acres at the northern foot of Griffith Park, the Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Garden opened in 1966 and ranks among America's largest urban zoos. It houses more than 11,000 animals across 270 species, from African elephants and snow leopards to California condors, and participates actively in global endangered species programs. The botanical collection features over 800 species, with strengths in drought-adapted California natives and Australian and South African floras suited to Southern California's Mediterranean climate. The signature Elephants of Asia habitat evokes Thailand, India, Burma and Cambodia in one immersive landscape. Trails roll through oak woodland and cactus gardens, making it a rare nature-education destination within the city.

✨ Highlights

1
Elephants of Asia
Four-nation immersive habitat
2
California Condor
Local endangered, conservation win
3
800-Plant Garden
Native and Southern Hemisphere flora
4
Rainforest Orangutans
SE Asian primates in lush habitat
5
Contact Yard
Muriel's Ranch for close encounters
6
Oak Woodland
Native oaks shade the trails

🛈 Practical Info

→Parking:Free; fills on holidays
→Food:Mostly fast food; picnics OK
→Weather:Hot in summer; go morning or late
→Tours:Free map; paid guided tours bookable
→Opening Hours:Daily 10:00-17:00; closed Dec 25
→Transportation:About 30 min drive from Hollywood

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult$22

Adult $22, child $17

💡 Tips

• In heat, see cold-climate animals first
• Bring hat and water; shade is limited
• Pair with Griffith Observatory same day
• Membership from $60 pays off if revisiting

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Garden?

Daily 10:00-17:00; closed Dec 25

How much is the admission for Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Garden?

Adult: $22; Adult $22, child $17

Any practical tips for visiting Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Garden?

In heat, see cold-climate animals first Bring hat and water; shade is limited

How long should I spend at Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Garden?

A typical visit takes 3-5 hours recommended.

Some exhibits may close for weather or maintenance