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Free in Los Angeles: plan the whole visit
Free entry is a good start. Check reservations, special exhibitions and the cost of getting there before deciding on the day.
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Los Angeles Zoo
A wildlife-focused destination inside Griffith Park, with enough ground to cover to make it a main stop.
- Location
- 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
A place worth knowing
The Los Angeles Zoo pairs animal exhibits with botanical collections and a programme of keeper talks. Conservation extends beyond the visitor route: the zoo breeds threatened local species, including mountain yellow-legged frogs, for release projects in California.
Use the zoo map to build the day around a few areas, leaving time for a scheduled talk. Evening events and seasonal programmes have their own ticket information, so check what a daytime admission actually includes.
Practical details last checked 21 Sept 2026
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Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Accessibility
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Opening hours
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5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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