conservation

February 5, 2018

“Pronghorn Project Ahead”: An Update on Vital Field Conservation in Baja California

Curator of Mammals Josh Sisk travels to Baja California to visit one of our partners in saving species.
April 1, 2018

For Safer Passage: Helping Migratory Birds

Driven by instinct, many birds endure one of nature's most brutal tasks: autumn migration. Millions of birds migrate hundreds to thousands of miles to find the 'promised land.'
May 1, 2018

Explore: Threatened Species

Your hometown zoo is a conservation leader that commits expertise, technology, and funds to help save species every day—like the ones you’ll see if you follow this pathway through the Zoo.
July 6, 2018

We Are AZA

The L.A. Zoo once again passes accreditation! It’s a big deal, but what, exactly, does it mean? Learn about the rigorous process and stringent standards of our accreditation organization, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
August 2, 2018

New in the Zoo: Harpies, Horned Lizards, Foxes, and Frogs!

From curator’s notes on amphibian adventures to new foxes and avian arrivals that range from elegant waterfowl to rare raptors, find out what’s new in the Zoo.
August 28, 2018

New in the Zoo

So a badger, some rattlesnakes, and two lesser Madagascar tenrec hedgehogs walk into a zoo… Find out what’s new in the Zoo!