review of: Los Angeles Zoo
(1 of 2 reviews)

5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA
323-644-4200

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category:		major attractions
recommended for:		all ages
cost:		inexpensive
keywords:		Los, Angeles, wild, animals, zoo
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This zoo is great for little kids because it is small enough so you can hit all the major stuff in a day. The zoo itself is situated on the northeast portion of Griffith Park and is easy to access for the 134 and the 5. The terrain is rather hilly so it is best to sport some good walking shoes.

My personal favorite areas are the Aviary Tent which sports an impressive array of tropical birds and my other favorite is the Chimpanzees of the Mahaje Mountains. And of course the younger kids will totally get into the petting zoo (Muriel's Ranch) and about mid-way around the zoo there's a cute little Cho-Cho for the tots to ride (I believe parents can go with), which is a nice little break from all the walking.

I should also point out that there is a lot of construction going on in the zoo which is good and bad. The zoo is poised to be a much bigger experience in the coming years with the Campo Gorilla Reserve opening at the end of this year (2007) and The Golden Monkey Exhibit opening in 2008. Their construction schedule seems quite extensive and stretches through 2010, so don't feel like you should wait until it's over to go visit.

A few weeks ago they had to evacuate the animals because of the brush fires they experienced throughout Griffith Park and although they are open agan there are sections that are closed (check their website for updates). Overall, I think it's a good zoo that is worth more than one visit, especially with the expansion going on but it is not as complete as the San Diego Zoo.

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