Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association

The L.A. Zoo is thrilled to announce a new exhibit at Los Angeles World Airports's Tom Bradley International Terminal as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums's Wildlife Trafficking Alliance (WTA) campaign, "I Travel for Wildlife." The campaign aims at eliminating the trade of illegal wildlife and wildlife products that contribute to the decrease of wildlife populations across the world. The exhibit features authentic contraband confiscated and donated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and California Department of Fish and Wildlife -- all items are commonly available to travelers overseas, such as jewelry, accessories, purses, and decorative items. Each example serves as a sobering reminder of the toll exacted by the illegal wildlife trade on endangered species and ecosystems. Travelers will leave this exhibit more informed so they can buy informed when abroad. More information can be found at https://lnkd.in/gU3buiYT.

Be a friend to the L.A. Zoo and take home a little piece of #BettyWhite to cherish from our #BeastlyBall online auction! 📝Signed "Hot in Cleveland" script 📖Signed Betty White "If You Ask Me" book 🧣Elephant print scarf 🦒Animal pins from her vast collection Browse and bid on these and other unique items: https://lnkd.in/gW3BmrAX

You love L.A. Zoo photography, now you can own a limited-edition print of photographer Jamie Pham's "Into the Light." It's just one of the many artworks and other unique items available for bid in the #BeastlyBall online auction. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association and its work to support Zoo's vital conservation and education efforts. 🎨Art: https://bit.ly/4c0k5hZ 🏖️Getaways: https://bit.ly/4aHO51d 🎟️Activities: https://bit.ly/4bXCKuU More: https://lnkd.in/gW3BmrAX Auction closes Sunday, June 2nd at 6 p.m. PDT.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the last California grizzly bear being spotted in Sequoia National Park, never to be seen again. This state icon is an example of the beautiful and unique native Californian wildlife that can too easily be lost. To commemorate this anniversary, institutions from around the state are coming together to declare 2024 the year to "Coexist with Wildlife, California.” Stay tuned for events, activities, and information this summer highlighting threatened native Californian species, and to learn what you can do to #CoexistWithWildlifeCalifornia. https://lnkd.in/gehzQQet

✨ Bidding is now open for our #BeastlyBall online auction. With a range of amazing items—including treasures from Betty White, sports packages, weekend getaways, premium wines, fitness sessions, and much more—there's something for everyone and every budget. Browse and bid today to be part of our biggest fundraiser of the year, benefitting the nonprofit Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association and its work to support Zoo's vital conservation and education efforts. https://lnkd.in/gXhsdSHX #Fundraiser #Conservation #BettyWhite

Gorilla grunts of congratulations to GLAZA Director of Publications Brenda Scott Royce! Her kids' book, Angela & Lulingu, won the Silver award for Best Nonfiction Children's Book at the Independent Book Publishers Association Benjamin Franklin Awards. The book highlights the Zoo's very own gorilla, Angela, and Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education (GRACE) Center's rescue gorilla Lulingu. Readers learn how these two young gorillas—one in Los Angeles, the other in Africa—have inspired millions of people to care about gorillas and their future. Angela & Lulingu is not just a book; it is a catalyst for positive change. A portion of the proceeds from its sales directly supports GRACE, demonstrating the Zoo and GLAZA’s commitment to making a tangible impact on gorilla conservation efforts. Grab your copy today at the Zoo's gift shop, or online at https://bit.ly/3QOlr7t.

✨The Beastly Ball is happening in just three weeks, on June 1!✨ Whether or not you're able to attend this dazzling after-hours party that raises critical funds to support the Zoo's mission, there are so many ways to participate. Explore now! LAZoo.org/BeastlyBall #BeastlyBall #fundraiser

The legendary Beastly Ball gala is happening at the Zoo on Saturday, June 1 at 6 p.m.! It's the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association's largest and most important fundraiser of the year, delivering critical support for conservation and education efforts. Featuring actor, comedian, and host Joel McHale, who returns as emcee for a fifth time (thank you, Joel!), this year’s event will honor GLAZA trustee Esther S. M. Chui-Chao and the Angela Collier Foundation and its president, Mohammad Virani. Learn more at www.lazoo.org/beastlyball. #BeastlyBall #Fundraiser #Conservation

Día de los Niños continues today with 🎵 Performances by: Danza Azteca Xinantecatl at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Plaza de la Raza School of Performing & Visual Arts Youth Folklorico Ensemble at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 📖 Story time with Librarians from the Los Angeles Public Library. LAPL Outreach Vehicle will also be at the Zoo with books for guests to check out and return to their local library branch. 🎨 Make an Axolotl craft art piece 🪅 Observe animals with special piñata-themed enrichment: Peninsular pronghorn (berrendo peninsular) at 11 a.m. and Jaguar at 2 p.m. and more! https://bit.ly/3Un5l5P #DiaDeLosNinos #ChildrensDay #LAZoo

Día de los Niños celebration begins today! 🎵 Enjoy performances by: Danza Azteca Xinantecatl at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Folklorico by Napa Street Elementary at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 📖 Story time with students from North Hollywood High School Zoo Magnet Center’s Spanish Club. 🦋 Craft monarch butterfly bracelets. 🪅 Observe animals with special piñata-themed enrichment: Peninsular pronghorn (berrendo peninsular) at 11 a.m. and Jaguar at 2 p.m. and more! https://bit.ly/3Un5l5P #DiaDeLosNinos #ChildrensDay #LAZoo