Old Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles: Photos, Reviews & Location

Founded in 1912, this now-abandoned zoo offers past enclosure ruins, picnic space & hiking trails.

At a glance

#6 of 20 Historical landmarks in Los Angeles #79 of 126 Tourist attractions in Los Angeles

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.59

8.1 km from the center of Los Angeles

Rating breakdown

5 ★74%
4 ★18%
3 ★6%
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4801 Griffith Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States

laparks.org

+1 323-913-4688

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Old Los Angeles Zoo?: Old Los Angeles Zoo is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 1,261 reviews.
How does Old Los Angeles Zoo rank in Los Angeles?: Old Los Angeles Zoo is #6 of 20 Historical landmarks in Los Angeles by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Old Los Angeles Zoo located?: 4801 Griffith Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States — 8.1 km from the center of Los Angeles.
How can I contact Old Los Angeles Zoo?: Phone: +1 323-913-4688 · Website: laparks.org

Reviews (8)

Josh A 2023 Sep 02

Not quite a hike, but cool little walkabout. Got to see old animal cages and displays. Took about 45 minutes total. Free parking at the top. Easiest way to figure out where you're going is satellite view on maps.

Anna Shtatskaya 2023 Jul 31

I like ghost cities. This one is something very similar. It is so pity that this place was close. It was open more than a 100 years ago. Unfortunately that site of the park is abandoned. It can be a good attraction.

Elijah Steinbauer 2023 Jul 16

This is a fun a fan park to walk in. It's clean and lots of families having picnics. A lot of dogs on leashes and a couple without. It was really hot today so I liked that there are a lot of tree creating shade

Nicole Guijoza 2023 Jun 20

Definitely worth walking through whether you only have 30 minutes or want to hike the whole area (about 2-3 miles). Very eye opening as to what was once accepted as appropriate for zoo enclosures

Edgar Herrera 2023 May 29

A nice hiking spot with some history. There are several trails you can hike on. There's also the abandoned animal cages you can stop by and see. Some cages are open and others are locked. Poor animals had small cages, must be why they closed it. There's a lot of good photo opportunities here. It does get a little full on weekends so expect a crowd.