The Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens spans 133 acres. There's lots of walking, so comfortable shoes are a must. Strollers, wheelchairs, and scooters are available to rent on a first come, first served basis. Purchases must be made with a credit card. The rentals are sanitized before and after each use.
Another option is the Safari Shuttle, which stops at six different spots along the perimeter of the zoo. There is an additional charge to use the shuttle. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2.50 for kids 2-12. You can ride it as often as you like.
In March 2022, the Los Angeles Zoo was certified by world-renowned non-profit KultureCity as a sensory inclusive venue. The Zoo joins over 900 other KultureCity certified venues in five countries serving those with sensory needs.
At the International Marketplace, sensory bags equipped with noise canceling headphones (provided by Puro Sound Labs), fidget tools, verbal cue cards, and weighted lap pads will be available to all guests who may benefit from their use. Prior to visiting the Zoo, families should download the free KultureCity App from the App or Google Play Stores, where they can view what sensory features are available at the Zoo and where they can access them. Also on the app is the Social Story, which will provide a preview of what to expect while enjoying a day at the L.A. Zoo.
If you are a family of four with school-age kids and you plan to visit the zoo more than once in the coming months, it is well worth becoming a member at the Family level. You’ll enjoy unlimited free visits during your membership, express zoo entry, members' only exhibit previews, docent led tours, discounts at zoo gift shops and restaurants, and free or discounted admission to more than 170 zoos and aquariums, including 15 in California.
