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Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

A classic zoo at the northern end of Griffith Park. Popular exhibits include a chimpanzee complex, a gorilla area, a large elephant complex, a newly built rainforest exhibit, a reptile house, and a children's zoo. There's also a few animal shows, including a bird show, elephant training, and a rhino feeding; check the website for times.

Address: 5333 Zoo Dr
Getting there: public transit: Metro #96 bus route, Zoo stop
Hours: Open now · closes 5 pm
Weekly hours
Mon 10 am–5 pm
Tue 10 am–5 pm
Wed 10 am–5 pm
Thu 10 am–5 pm
Fri 10 am–5 pm
Sat 10 am–5 pm
Sun 10 am–5 pm
Read from the travel guide, which lists: Daily 10AM-5PM
Price: $20 adults/teens, $17 seniors, $15 children, children under 2 free
Website: lazoo.org (opens in a new tab)

Mon	10 am–5 pm
Tue	10 am–5 pm
Wed	10 am–5 pm
Thu	10 am–5 pm
Fri	10 am–5 pm
Sat	10 am–5 pm
Sun	10 am–5 pm

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