July 2018

July 6, 2018

New at the Zoo

Recent births include a female Masai giraffe, bighorn sheep, greater flamingo chicks, and some incredibly rare snakes.
July 6, 2018

Educational Adventures: Stretching to Connect Giraffes and People

Education Specialist Patrick Wolff shares his experience with giraffe feedings and gives some insight into the art of connecting Zoo visitors with animals.
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).
July 6, 2018

Zoo Update with John Lewis

We are proud of the fact that we are one of only about 230 facilities that hold AZA accreditation. It is truly the gold standard. However, the journey to accreditation can be intimidating for facilities that have not yet achieved it.