Los Angeles Zoo — Los Angeles, California

Address5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027

HoursDaily 10am–5pm; last entry 3:45pm; animals begin going in from 4pm

PricesAdults $29 · Children 2–12 $24 · Under 2 free

Price notesRegular prices derived from the zoo's own deals/birthday pages ($26 group adult rate stated as $3 off regular; $23 child as $1 off regular) and corroborated by the official Aquarium+Zoo combo math. An official field-trip PDF lists $27/$22 — conflict flagged in the report.

Age notesOfficial pricing tiers: child 2–12; children under 2 free (ticket still required).

BookingAdvance purchase of date-specific tickets strongly encouraged on the official site.

Suggested timeAbout 4 hours

AccessibilityOfficial FAQ confirms stroller rental ($15) and first-come wheelchair/scooter rentals on site; broader accessibility/sensory provisions Not confirmed in this pass.

ParkingAll parking free until further notice (official FAQ)

Hours in detailOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; last entry is at 3:45 p.m., and the animals start to go in for the night at 4 p.m. (official FAQ). The Zoo is open rain or shine.

Tickets & bookingAdvance purchase of date-specific general admission tickets is strongly encouraged (official FAQ). Online orders are capped at 14 tickets per order; groups of 15 or more buy at a discounted rate on-site at the Zoo's box office only (not available online or by phone). Children under 2 receive free admission but still need a (free) ticket. Re-entry is permitted the same day with a valid hand stamp (not for nighttime events).

ParkingAll parking is free until further notice (official FAQ). Accessible parking spaces are available in the Zoo's visitor parking lot; a valid Disabled Person (DP) parking placard is required (official accessibility page).

AccessibilityThe Los Angeles Zoo is wheelchair accessible; the official Accessibility Information Map marks terrain types (flat/gentle slope/hilly) because some pathways have steeper grades than others. A large-print version of the map can be requested at the Admissions ticket window. The Safari Shuttle tram is wheelchair-accessible and stops at five locations (staff cannot lift guests into or out of mobility devices); shuttle fares: Adults $9, Children $5, under 2 free, Seniors and physically disabled guests $2. Auxiliary aids and services are free: sign language interpreter or assistive listening device requests need at least five business days' notice; tours for guests who are blind or have low vision need at least 14 days' advance notice.

Sensory notesThe Zoo is a KultureCity-certified sensory-inclusive venue. KultureCity sensory bags - noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads - are available at the International Marketplace; the free KultureCity app shows which sensory features are available at the Zoo and where. The seasonal L.A. Zoo Lights event includes a designated Sensory Inclusive Night (December 8 in the current season's FAQ) with no flash photography and re-entry permitted that night only.

Family facilitiesRestrooms are located throughout the Zoo. Guests are welcome to bring their own food (no glass, disposable straws or alcoholic beverages); water fountains and vending machines are available. The Zoo has no lunch storage facilities.

Official tipsAnimals start going in for the night at 4 p.m. and last entry is 3:45 p.m., so see priority animals earlier in the day. The Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel (daily 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $5) has a universally accessible standing chariot; children under 42 inches must be accompanied by an adult at no additional charge. The Zoo is open rain or shine and states it has no indoor activity areas for rainy days.

Verified perk: Discover & Go (Los Angeles Public Library) — free zoo admission for up to fourThe zoo's own deals page states that L.A. Public Library card holders can use the library's Discover & Go program for free LA Zoo admission for up to four people. Reserve through lapl.org in advance; availability is limited and passes release periodically.