Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens California

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Los Angeles Zoo is home to over 950 animals and almost 7,500 plants. When visitors come to Southern California the first Zoo they think about is the San Diego Zoo. Well LA has quite a respectable zoo also. The 113-acre site in located in Griffith Park. Plan on arriving early to beat the crowds especially on weekends and holidays. The zoo is built into the side of a hill in Griffith Park so your best bet is to hop aboard the Safari Shuttle tram for a quick trip to the back of the Zoo. Then work your way back down the hill toward the main entrance. You can get on and off the tram as often as you like at six different stop, and it it only costs 4 dollars.

The entry plaza is nice with separate gift shops for different animals.The walking paths are modest but the trees and bushes are almost jungle-like with plenty of shade from the sun. You can pretty much see the LA Zoo in a single day plus you can get up close to many of the animals. The Zoo has the usual animals plus some shows and activities. Shows: World of Birds Show and Adventure Theatre. Activities: Winnick Family Children's Zoo, Riordan Kids Korner and Neil Papiano Play Park. If your planning birthday party, The LA Zoo offers a unique experience for your child’s special day. There is a choice of three different packages: Monkey Madness, Koala Ala Cake Party and Lion's Den. Parties need to be booked four weeks in advance call 323 /644-6048 to reserve your birthday party today. The LA Zoo is an interesting place to spend the day.

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Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Admission Adults $10.00 Children 2-12 $5.00 Safari Shuttle $4.00 to ride all day. Regular hours are 10am to 5pm. The Zoo is open every day of the year except December 25. TIP: Plan on getting to the LA Zoo at 10 am and enjoy the cool mooring temperatures and no crowds. If you start early you will be leaving the zoo as a mass of people are pouring into the entrance. The Los Angeles Zoo is located at the northeast corner of Griffith Park at the junction of the I-5 (Golden State) and the 134 (Ventura) freeways.