The Top-10
Top 10 Zoos in Los Angeles - 2023
Updated Oct 2023
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Los Angeles Zoo
4.3/580 ReviewsLos Angeles11.3km from downtownZoos
"Los Angeles is one of the major industrial, commercial, international trade, science, entertainment and sports centers in the United States, with the World Film Center Hollywood, and one of the major bases of the petrochemical, marine, aerospace industry and electronics industry in the United States. Los Angeles also has world-renowned higher education institutions such as Caltech."Highlights: The Los Angeles Zoo was established in 1966 and belongs to the City of Los Angeles. There are a wide variety of animals on display in the zoo, each with its own characteristics and vitality. There are also various animal performances, such as bird shows. It's worth a visit.Show Less - No.2
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4.5/511 ReviewsLadera Heights2.8km from downtownZoos
"several differnet venues...open space, picnic grounds , flowing stream, clean restrooms, grounds are well kept and litter free, hiking trail and exercise spots.. ive seen family gatherings and weddings.. the place is OUTSTANDING!"Highlights: The park covers a large area where you can enjoy trails, streams, views and fresh air.Show Less - No.3
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Gibbon Conservation Center
5.0/51 ReviewsLos Angeles50.4km from downtownZoos
"Unexpected little place in Santa Clarita - you do get to see Gibons but a bit pricy but i understand they need to keep the place running and it’s not like a lot of people come by If you are into Gibons this is the place for you" - No.7
SEA Lab
5.0/51 ReviewsRedondo Beach765m from downtownZoos"Redondo's secret! A fun educational day that does cost an arm and a leg! The kids are free to explore and the education is terrific." - No.8
Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area
5.0/51 ReviewsPearblossom11.3km from downtownZoos"It was a wonderful hike. We hiked in August 2019, and brought sunscreen and plenty of fluids with us. This helped as it did get hot. What we did not prepare for is the tiny bugs (flies I believe), especially at the part when it was shaded. While we got relieved for 0.5 second because it starts to get cooler in the shade, the bugs came right for us. Good thing we brought caps with us and can use the caps to wave the bugs away. If we had bring head net, or some insect repellent, it will be a more enjoyable hike :) Nevertheless the scenery at the very end is worth it. We did not stay too long out at the punchbowl since it was hot. There was a vista right before the gated track to the punchbowl, and that was more shaded (also with no bugs!) :) That may be a place to catch longer rest or get some food :)" - No.9
Henninger Flats Campground
5.0/51 ReviewsPasadena5.5km from downtownZoos
"In May I made the move from Seattle to Los Angeles and it didn’t take long for me to start itching to get outdoors and explore. Unfortunately it took me a couple weeks to settle in and finally make time to get out. I started doing some research on recommended places to camp near LA and Henniger Flats was at the top of almost everyone’s list that I could find online. A short hike, free camping and not far from where I live; sold. Especially for my first camping adventure since making the move to sunny California." - No.10
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The Roar Foundation/Shambala Preserve
5.0/51 ReviewsLos Angeles43.2km from downtownZoos"It's wonderful to know, and truly warms my heart, that these beautiful and majestic cats are being well taken care of. It's unfortunate they cannot be returned to the wild, but nice to see they're comfortable. They have room to walk, stretch, things to jumps and climb on, and play with. Tippi is doing a great job for the benefit of these cats, and I know my donations are being used wisely." - No.13
Santa Catalina Island Interpretive Center
5.0/51 ReviewsAvalon1.7km from downtownZoos"This is a fairly small center, but they have a lot of information on how the island was formed, wildlife issues and clean bathrooms. We enjoyed visiting." - No.14
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Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center
No comments yetRancho Palos Verdes6.2km from downtownZoos - No.17
Ballona Freshwater Marsh
5.0/51 ReviewsLos Angeles19.4km from downtownZoos"We came here looking for the freshwater marsh, since the salt marsh is under restoration. Parking on Jefferson required a few u-turns to get to the correct side but is the best place to access the walking path around the wetlands. we had to use the ergo for our infant, since the path isn't paved for our stroller. Saw a large crane, several mallards and other birds in the marsh but several sections were coated with a thick, green layer of duckweed. Next time I'll set up a docent led tour and visit the riparian path, since it seems like there's more to see than we were able to find. Signage on where to park/find the trail could be improved, but overall a great place to walk and learn from the informative placards posted by Friends of the Ballona wetlands." - No.18
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Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve
4.0/51 ReviewsLos Angeles41.3km from downtownZoos
"The nature reserve in the United States is very open and shocking."
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