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

Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 270 animal species & 800 plant species.

At a glance

#103 of 122 Tourist attractions in Los Angeles #1 of 3 Botanical gardens in Los Angeles

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.40

8.8 km from the center of Los Angeles

Rating breakdown

5 ★64%
4 ★21%
3 ★8%
2 ★3%
1 ★3%

5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States

lazoo.org

+1 323-644-4200

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Los Angeles Zoo?: Los Angeles Zoo is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 35,975 reviews.
How does Los Angeles Zoo rank in Los Angeles?: Los Angeles Zoo is #103 of 122 Tourist attractions in Los Angeles by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Los Angeles Zoo located?: 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States — 8.8 km from the center of Los Angeles.
How can I contact Los Angeles Zoo?: Phone: +1 323-644-4200 · Website: lazoo.org

Reviews (13)

Nathan Donnel 2023 Sep 23

Overall, I thought it was a pretty good zoo. I've been to a lot of zoos... I was pleased. Lots of interesting animals & exhibits.
I'll admit, I did get lost. That was probably the worst part of it. The layout was a little confusing. But we managed. And we saw pretty much everything. There were definitely plenty of empty exhibits & enclosures, but the other animals that were out, made up for the lack of exhibits.

Maxwell Myers 2023 Sep 13

Much larger than I expected! We went in the morning about 10AM, animals were active and very nice to see! It's cool that one of the eateries is next to the Giraffes so you get to watch them interact while you rest for a bit. A third of the price from San Diego Zoo as well, and I think a much better experience!

Monique A 2023 Sep 06

I always love to visit the LA Zoo. I recently visited and most exhibits were closed. I'm not sure if it was because it was the middle of the week or if that's just the way it is these days, especially after the pandemic. Anyway, I had a great time and I even renewed my membership for another year. I love the animals.

Pieter Müller 2023 Aug 21

Very good experience. It was a great time looking at all the animals. Make sure to pack water and snacks. It's a big park. You can enjoy the play zone for the kids. It under cover so the little ones don't get burn or overheat. The little train can take you all around the park. If you buy a all day pass you can hop on and off as you wish to see the all animals from around the world. Tha k you L.A zoo for making the fun game to find the wonderful travel icon from around the world. We played it and it was so much fun. We just wanted to find the next clue.

Oliver Smith 2023 Aug 20

Was hot when we went so a fair number of animals were not in their exhibits. A bummer but you know watcha gonna do. Also it does require a lot of walking to see the whole zoo unless you take the shuttle but the shuttle does cost money. It's like 5 bucks or something, I'm not to sure. I think the reptile houses were the coolest part of the whole zoo but that's just me.

Kortnie Rocha 2023 Jul 28

We have been to plenty of zoos in different states and we were disappointed with our visit. We didnt see but like 3 maybe 4 animals during our visit. All the animals were put up. It was a warm day so will give them that but there was no warning or heads up before purchasing full price tickets. So we pretty much just walked around up and down hills to look at trees/bushes. I'm sure it has potential to be a fun zoo but it just wasn't worth it the day we visited unfortunately.

Mykael Campbell 2023 Jul 20

This zoo is fun to go to, but I do not suggest waiting later in the day to go since they close at 5 pm. Wish they stayed open until at least 7 pm or so. It's a hot summer, so don't expect a lot of animals to be out much that aren't surrounded by lots of foliage. The souvenir pics are cute, and the employees handling them are very nice. There is an abundance of walking, but that's parts of the fun - at least for me, honestly. They do have a tram that goes around and stops at several spots. You can get off and on at any of the designated spots if you pay for a day pass - $5 for adults, $2.50 for each kid. However, no small hot dog or slice of pizza should cost $12, but it is L.A. so expect increased pricing.

Jane E. 2023 Jun 25

We had a very good time today at the zoo. Though there were not that many animals, we really enjoyed the atmosphere there. I can just come here every weekend just to walk around, see some animals and enjoy the greens. The highlight of our visit today was getting to feed a giraffe ($5 / person - three romaine lettuce leaves). Besides these beautiful animals, they have a carousel inside the park, face-painting and a very nice playground/picnic area. Also, there are food/snack stalls everywhere throughout the park if you want a quick bite but it is pretty expensive. Packing food and drink from home is recommended.

Gladius Torwusch 2023 Jun 19

Perfect experience. Good parking and nice fruit/food stands in front of the entrance. The snow leopard enclosure is way too small though, that made us very sad and therefore only 4 stars. The other habitats and animals were very cool to see and admire though!

Rosalia Olmos 2023 Jun 12

(Visit date: June 2023: sunday)
Great place for little ones!
My 3 year old always enjoys their visit to the zoo. I suggest getting a toddler camera so they can take their own pictures.
Parking isn't bad if you arrive before 1 pm.
Ice cream stand is great, and the flamingo cone is a must! Animals are usually out and active, but tigers and elephants are a bit harder to spot.

Dipu Haridas 2023 May 24

I spent a day with my 1.2 years old baby here. He was excited to see the animals. We didn’t book the tickets in advance. The staffs were friendly. We got our caricatures done near the entrance as well. Picked up a few soft toys. The zoo is small compared to other zoos in the bay area. But it was a day well spent. No regrets..

Chrys M 2023 Apr 28

GO & ENJOY!
Well worth the money. A bunch of amazing animals and small enough to get it all done without being extremely tired at the end of the day. Go early, the animals come out at opening and want to go back in around 3pm. The shows were good. The weather was perfect. The animals are visible.
+ You can bring your cooler with lunch & snacks for the day. There's a bunch of restaurants also pricy but available.
I went on Earth Day. What an experience! Nature girl by heart, so this was a great choice.
* Oh, and buy your ticket online. No wait. Just walk right in, scan your ticket, and start your day!
*Strollers and motor wheelchairs for rent for a very good price for the day.

Enjoy a few pictures from my day!

Sunday Gonzalez 2022 Apr 19

My and my family went for Easter on 4/16/2022 it was packed but we had fun. Some areas where closed due to them having a higher rate of catching covid if exposed to it. But other then that it was fun we got the season pass so we will definitely be coming back! :)