Special Events
JULY
Zoo Tunes
WEDNESDAYS, JULY 1, JULY 8, JULY 15, JULY 22 & JULY 29, 12-1PM
Summertime at the zoo has never sounded quite so good! Join us for Zoo Tunes on select Wednesdays at noon! This concert series features a variety of local musicians and various music genres and is free with zoo admission.
Wednesday, July 1: Jimmy Jimmy
Wednesday, July 8: Flexible Flyer
Wednesday, July 15: Vernon James Jr.
Wednesday, July 22: Mike Miller
Wednesday, July 29: Zach Humenik
Family Fun Night
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 5-7PM
Visit the zoo for special evening hours with a reduced admission fee of $2. Enjoy $1 hot dogs from The Stand and $1 soft drinks. Plus games and activities from various vendors and fun times with All That Shimmers.
Library passes, guest passes, or any other promotion will not be accepted.
Members: Free
Non-members: $2
Children 2 and under: Free
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE GATE FOR THIS EVENT!
Ribbon cutting for New Multi-species Habitat
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 11AM-NOON
Be a participant in history!You are invited to attend the ribbon-cutting opening ceremony of the newly built multi-species habitat with officials and the press on Thursday, July 23 at 11am. Five kinds of new animals will be revealed. Zoo opens at 10am. The public is welcome and regular admission will apply, (members with card, free).
Can’t attend the media event in the morning? Come to the Sip & Stroll celebration that evening 5:00 – 7:30 PM. All ages are welcome to the Sip & Stroll that will feature special keeper talks at the new habitat to introduce the animals. The Sip & Stroll features live music and refreshments. Tickets will be available online and at the gate.
Sip & Stroll
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 5-7:30PM
Sip & Stroll through the zoo and visit with the animals at our family-friendly happy hour event.
This evening event will feature a local food vendor and live music, along with adult beverages, including craft beer and wine. Plus, our concession stand will be open with snacks and soft drinks. This event is rain or shine.
Members: Adult $5, Youth $3
Non-members: Adults $10, Youth $7
Age 2 and under: Free
AUGUST
Sip & Stroll
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 5-7:30PM
Sip & Stroll through the zoo and visit with the animals at our family-friendly happy hour event.
This evening event will feature a local food vendor and live music, along with adult beverages, including craft beer and wine. Plus, our concession stand will be open with snacks and soft drinks. This event is rain or shine.
Members: Adult $5, Youth $3
Non-members: Adults $10, Youth $7
Age 2 and under: Free
SEPTEMBER
Brew at the Zoo
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 5-8PM
Visit the zoo after hours for this outdoor FUNdraiser event which includes a variety of beer, wine and spirit tastings from numerous vendors, and light fare from local restaurants. Plus live music by Spokey Speaky. Food and beverages are included in admission ticket. Don’t miss the 50/50 Raffle and Raffle baskets.
OCTOBER
Boo at the Zoo
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 10AM-3PM
Celebrate halloween zoo-style with this merry, not scary event. All are invited to wear costumes while visiting the zoo animals. Please bring your own bag. We’ll have plenty of treats and activities for the trick-or-treaters and festive decorations for photo-ops.
Tickets available online and at the door. Online purchase recommended. Library passes, guest passes, or any other promotion will not be accepted.
Members: Free
Non-members: $8
Children 2 and under: Free
Sip & Stroll
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 5-7:30PM
Sip & Stroll through the zoo and visit with the animals at our family-friendly happy hour event.
This evening event will feature a local food vendor and live music, along with adult beverages, including craft beer and wine. Plus, our concession stand will be open with snacks and soft drinks. This event is rain or shine.
Members: Adult $5, Youth $3
Non-members: Adults $10, Youth $7
Age 2 and under: Free
We are thrilled to include a photo spot at our event provided by Showtime Photo Booth, the best photo booth rental in Los Angeles. Their unique touch will add a special element to our celebration.