High in the hills of Griffith Park, hidden among hiking trails and picnic areas, sits one of Los Angeles’s strangest forgotten landmarks: the abandoned remains of the city’s first zoo. Built in 1912, the original Griffith Park Zoo was once a symbol of civic ambition, meant to prove that a rapidly growing Los Angeles could rival America’s great cultural cities. Instead, it became a cautionary tale of poor planning, limited funding, and an era that understood far less about animal welfare. In this

There’s still time to experience this immersive exhibit! Free with your Zoo admission and running daily from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. through September 30, “Wild World: Stories of Conservation Hope” features interactive science-based experiences, multimedia, and live animals including reptiles, amphibians, and tarantulas. You don’t want to miss out on this limited run exhibition! Visit www.lazoo.org and grab your Zoo tix today. | Los Angeles Zoo