City of Los Angeles: Zoo and Botanical Gardens, CA

City of Los Angeles: Zoo and Botanical Gardens, CA is a must-see on your trip to LA and over a million other people will attest to that! The Los Angeles Zoo is situated in the heart of the city and there are over 1,000 animals to see which come from all around the world.

The zoo has gone through many renovations the past several years so it is worth another visit if you have gone before. There are new sea lion cliffs with a larger, more visible saltwater tank in which to watch them swim and frolic. There are some excellent exhibits of the orangutans as well as one of the largest troops of chimpanzees in the world. Dragon lovers will enjoy the Komodo dragon and bird enthusiasts will like the aviary which you can physically walk through.

Kids will enjoy the new petting zoo with the collection of friendly barnyard animals like sheep and goats. There is also a play park with animal shaped structures to climb and even a kids corner with educational activities.

The Botanical Gardens are a joy to walk through as well with the thousands of exotic plants from all over the world. You will see plants and flowers native to the California area existing next to rare Chilean white palms or foreign orchids. As accredited Botanical Gardens, you will see plenty of lush vegetation and other beautiful sights.  The City of Los Angeles: Zoo and Botanical Gardens in California is a definite must-stop on your LA itinerary. One of the best things about your visit is the admission is quite reasonable at $10 and under and parking is free!