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More than 100 acres of mammals, reptiles and amphibians draw city dwellers to this Griffith Park attraction for a taste of the wild life. The Animal Encounters program allows visitors to interact with animals...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/07/2004
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great zoo. My favorite guy in the place is the male orangutan who is HUGE! The baby gorilla is also super cute. It's weird rating a zoo. So this is like 5 stars, which doesn't mean it…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been to the zoo since I was in high school, which actually doesn't seem that long ago, but when I think about it, it's been almost 10 years ago. . . Anyway, so I train every Saturday at…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, folks. You really want to know THE most amazing part of the LA Zoo? It's not really the animals. Cause we all know that they usually sleep/ hide during the zoo's public viewing hours. It's…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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I hadn't been in eight years, previous to that it had been in the early 90's. Whoever wrote previous reviews are rediculous. The truth is....it's filthy..All of the animals are in the exact SAME HABITATS! Even...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place used to seem a lot bigger when I was a kid. Came here on a super hot day to see the animals, most of which seemed to either be sleeping or eating. We were just in time to watch them feed…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll first tell you that this is the only zoo I've ever been to. So I can't really compare it against any others. However, I can tell you about how much fun I have here! I now have a membership to this…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
you know... ur childhood memories always make u feel nostalgic about certain places.... ie... your best friends old house... the street you had to cross to get to the ice cream truck after elementry…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like turtles
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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This is a great zoo. By far better during the week than on the weekends. Exhibits are great!
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Today, we went to the zoo! It was a very hot day. This place beats Honolulu Zoo, but there were no pigeons to feed like i did when i was little. This place is huge. Put on your sunblock if you go…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to visit! I went on the 26th of July with my mom and I loved it. Saw an orangutan fight, took the safari tour three times around the park and went to the different gift shops…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Los Angeles Zoo is probably my favorite place in LA. I am a member and can take anyone with me for free (hint hint). It is the joy of having a couples pass with someone you are no longer a couple…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I was younger, the zoo filled me with wonder. Now that I am older, I like to think I know a little better.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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I bought the family membership for $75. Covers 2 adults and your children. It is great for us because we go during the week when it isn't crowded.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This zoo is great! I was there yesterday with my friends. You can see many animals and even you can touch some of them(I tough a snake and a armadillo) . There is a Muriels ranch, where you can be in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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I avoid the LA Zoo as much as possible. I really don't have anything good to say about it. It's always hot, it smells, and the animals are never out. It seems like a ton of hoodlums hang out there and...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love zoos and I love LA Zoo. The zoo is a perfect size zoo. Not too big, not too small, takes about 1/2 day to walk around the whole zoo. Lots of animals. I like looking at the monkeys and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They Got Reggie! For those who don't know Reggie is a American Alligator that some guy bought as a pet, but Reggie got to big for him in so he dumped him in a lake. Then Reggie started terrorizing the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't do the zoo. Anyone who knows me, knows I don't want to see the poor apes and wildlife looking at me like I am the enemy and that they are locked up because humans are jerks.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Reggie the alligator is here! That is cool. They sell beer! That is way cool. There are a lot of animals. This zoo is much smaller than S.D. and I like that, because I have this slight OCD…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They serve beer at the zoo! YAY! You can spend a hot afternoon relaxing and watching monkeys while drinking ice cold beers. You can also get those fruit juices that come in the plastic animal shaped…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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They are such majestic creatures.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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It is a big zoo for a 4 and a 2 year old, but we are members so we go for a couple hours each time. We love the new gorilla exhibit.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Berani! I had to do a report on nonhuman primates for my physical anthropology class a few weeks ago so we came here. Berani, the baby Orangutan made my year. He's so cute and lively and amazing!
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
LAME. It is only good if you are really itchin' to see some semblance of wildlife and you are on a budget. Or, for nostalgic purposes.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I look at this place as a jail for animals. I would be somewhat ok with it if they took care of the animals here, but they don't, and the zoo staff gets very angry when you bring to their attention…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place should be shut down. I am by no means an animal activist, but come on! I was depressed about five cages into the place. The animal pens suck, they are way too small and many of them are…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off by saying... put on your walking shoes & sunblock. Well, not really the sunblock since they have shade all around but you should always protect yourself anyway. Maybe I was just…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place very much. I like the layout of it very much and it is fairly easy to get around. It seems like ti needs some updating in a lot of parts and some bigger facilities for some of the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you live nearby and you have a child, go online and buy a membership. It's totally worth it just to avoid the long line to get in. The place is great for kids and great for all the overweight…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have an ongoing homework assignment with one of my co-workers-we are each required to participate in at least one purely for fun activity each day we are off work. I never have problems finishing…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just skipped a day of work to tool around the Zoo with my loved one. It was strange, spending the day at the zoo. So many good and bad experiences. Let me just say it's a great zoo.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When walking through the gates, my inner child was shouting, "Mummy! I wanna see the Tigers and the Elephants!" But, that inner voice was once again crushed by the harsh voice of reality! The Zoo is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ain't got anything clever to said. But you know what. I support it! It's doing something right and that's a good thing.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i left early cus all the animals look so sad and depressed. and a lot of the animal cages were empty. and i was watchn the news where they are trying to raise the prices to $12 as a deficit relief…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As far as zoo's go, this one is barely average. I feel bad for the animals to be caged up and at this zoo, it's even worse cause a lot of the habitats are pretty small. Maybe I'm just used to…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I don't have a lot of experience with zoos, but we thought this one was great. All of the different primates were really cool to watch, especially the ones that swing around like…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live near the zoo and go a few times a year. It is true that many years ago the LA zoo was pretty lacking in amenities. Many of the exhibits were too small for the animals and there was a general…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An visit to the zoo is a nice way to spend an afternoon. I've been here twice and it's easy to see almost everything in a few hours (compared to the only other zoo I've been to - the Bronx Zoo which…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my! I have been a member of the LA Zoo for a couple of years. It's a great way to spend a beautiful sunny day, walking around, observing the animals and of course…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
today was my first time going since i was 6 yrs old, I am now 41. I am an animal activest and I could never get myself back there since I remember how nasty it was when I was a child. Well-I'm so…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i came here few weeks ago... it was during construction so i didn't get to see much animals here... and o-m-g flamingos SMELL gross.. it's weird.. but other than that.. it's fun here~
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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We took our children to the LA Zoo on Easter which probably wasn't the best day to go but we really enjoyed ourselves. Our girls had a great time looking at all the animals and it was great just to be outdoors...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is a great playground near the hippos and the girrafes are just amazing. Other than that, I just can't get excited about it. It is a zoo with lots of animals in cages. I love to see them, but…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Parking kinda sucks on the weekend, but it's no worse than at the Century City mall. The line to get in moved really fast so it didn't take more than 10 minutes to get in. Pretty sweet selection of…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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We have a membership and go almost any chance we get. The family membership is a great deal especially since you don't have to pay for parking :)If you're done early you can always stop by the trains on the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Nice day out, price reasonable, bring your lunch. The playground area is nice, they just opened a great gorilla exhibit. We want to check out the kids' storytime hours next time we go. We got the family...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like to know where I'm going. Especially when I'm paying for something. So with zoo map in hand, I methodically plotted out every turn of the park as I walked along. At the LA Zoo, it's good to have…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just love the LA zoo. Every time my husband and I go to LA, we go there!
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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The LA Zoo can be one of the best places to get a breath of "fresh" air. With many of the modern renovations, this is not the zoo we remember with the "Three's Company" facade. The new Gorilla exhibit is a...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This zoo is absolutely horrible. The animals' habitats are too small, the layout of the zoo in its entirety is confusing and poorly planned, and the selection of places to eat is atrocious.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Maybe it's just when we happen to go, but the LA Zoo seems to always have major attractions closed for what seems like years. It's super tiring to make the trekk to the top of the park to see the best animals,...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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We love going to the zoo. I go with my husband, my mom, or my mother in law. We purchased a membership so we go for the whole year for less than $100. Parking is free and we get three adults in with one...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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I love this zoo, it's very hilly so you get a great workout pushing a stroller! Pretty clean, my only complaint is that in the Spring and Summer there tends to be a ton of bees, not great for someone with...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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We enjoyed walking through the zoo seeing all the animals. While it is a very hilly zoo, it is very stroller accessable, and good exercise!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Zoos make me uncomfortable, and while I would feel ok going somewhere open like the SD Wild Animal Park, the LA Zoo was somewhere I figured I'd never visit again, having last been 17 years ago. But for…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there on a Sunday afternoon, had a great lunch complete with Sam Adams.. (yay!) not too crowded.. never felt claustrophobic. this Zoo beats the SB zoo hands down. Bigger habitats and more space…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm remembering coming here as a kid on those school field trips...and my first thought when walking into the park was "Oh my goodness, it stinks". 20 minutes later, I was like "WOW, looks at those…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my friends will be moving from Los Angeles soon, and on her "to-do" list was, oddly, visit the zoo. Because friends moving mean you volunteer to do all sorts of things you would otherwise be…
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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we like the tigers and the leons
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my husband and sister to the zoo on our trip to Los Angeles. I've been here a couple times before, but it was both their first time. We came around 3:00pm. Everyone was pretty much leaving.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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We bought a family membership. My daughter is fifteen months and loved it. Highly recommend.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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I don't normally frequent zoos, but one of my hobbies is photography and there aren't many places in Los Angeles where you can get close up pictures of a Meerkat family. So, every few months my husband and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family loves the zoo. We go a few times a year. There's plenty to see and lots to do. During Christmas, check out the reindeer at santa's workshop. If you have kids and you haven't taken them to…
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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A beautiful Zoo & soon to be even better once renovations are finished! Docents are well trained & very knowledgeable! Animals are well cared for & habitats are constantly being updated for the benefit of the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A small taste of the well known Zoo's we all love!! My Daughter loves going to the LA zoo even after attend the zoo every 6 weeks or so she still appreciates every visit and loves to talk about the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great time at the LA Zoo. Sure there was a seal that was suspiciously still. But what made up for it was the fact that y boyfriend kept complaining about the fact that there were no animals…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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The enclosures are spread out from one another so there's a lot of walking. If like looking at trees, this zoo has a huge variety to enjoy while you stroll. The animals seem well cared for and pretty happy....
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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I was excited to bring my daughter here when she was nine months old or so, but unfortunately there are waist-high bushes surrounding all of the animals so she couldn't see them from the stroller (and I...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best place for kids! I visit the Zoo weekly, I am a member, and it's an excellent work-out for me. They run around, we ride the tram and at the end of the day... sleep! The animals are a fun and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
DEAD ELEPHANTS. Yup, that's what you get with the L.A. zoo. Do a google search and check out their abhorant animal care record. Imagine being locked in your office (or other room at your place of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Are those Monkeys ARGUING? That was the question of my first ever trip to the LA ZOO. There were many exciting moments for me on my ZOO date but none more exciting than the reality show of the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review comes to us from a long long time ago. My son was only about a year old, and we spent a lot of time at the L.A. Zoo.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNIN'... It was just a whim really. We got in the car, turned on the ignition, blasted the radio, and drove our asses off...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
basically a last min decision.. we were sitting at home on a sat afternoon and was like.. Lets go to the zoo.. its only 10.00!! so my boyfriend and i visited the LA zoo.. and long story short at the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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The Los Angeles Zoo has lots to see, and is a fun adventure for kids. But make sure to either bring a stroller or rent one there, because it's a lot of walking, and somewhat hilly. There are a lot of animals,...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all I have to say I resent that people compare the LA Zoo to the San Diego Zoo. The Los Angeles Zoo is very nice quaint and very affordable for families. While the San Diego Zoo is more…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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I remember the one time I went, it was in blazing hot weather and I recall having to walk A LOT. The place was a lot larger than I expected, because we didn't even have time to see everything. The elephants...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The LA Zoo depresses me. Don't be fooled by the first attraction - the Sea Lions Cliff. When you stop at this new-looking exhibit which features a 'show' every so often, you'd think the rest of the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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I took my 18 month old to the zoo. We had a great time. She loved running around the open areas just as much as seeing the animals. There is alot of construction now so getting around is tough. Following the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hello, I couldn't believe it..I went to the zoo with my little girl..It was the worse experience I have had in years...It seems that half the zoo is closed or the animals are not where you can see…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I use to think this zoo was great, but after coming here with a baby my opinion has changed. I also use to think the San Francisco Zoo wasn't that good, but againg, today my opinion changed for the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a full five because these animals are pretty much being exploited. However, on the other hand exploited for education. The zoo is the perfect size and you can always stop on the way to the zoo…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In an ideal world there would be no need for zoos but sadly its a shitty world and we do shitty things to animals and their environment so there is. That being said, LA zoo is one of my favourite…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This makes for a lovely day on any Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Make a nice picnic lunch or go to Whole Foods if you're feeling lazy. Walk around with an ice cold beer--that's right, BEER: bottled…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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animal-themed children's park recently opened and gets rave reviews... be prepared for a lot of hill walking... great stroller walks and a safe environment for the little ones... outstanding summer camps... a...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Okay first of all, this isn't the San Diego Zoo, so let's get that out of the way. This may not be the greatest zoo, ...
gusto.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The LA Zoo holds a lot of nostaliga for me. A frequent place visited in my youth and somewhat often in my adulthood, the memories of camp trips, class trips and family outings always will be brought…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"He just ate his own poop! Did you see that? Did you see? He ate his poop! Ahahah, now he's throwing it!" "Yeah, let's go watch the lions."
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I took my Godson to the Zoo per his request (his family has a membership so he goes quite often and loves it) I myself had not been to the zoo for 20 years. I remember loving it as a child and had…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just want to say up front that I only give the Zoo 4 stars because my child LOVES it, and it's a great way to wear him out, and get him talking about animals when we've tired of all our local parks.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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San Diego zoo is a million times better than Los Angeles Zoo. The zoo has gotten a little better ove...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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Great zoo, just don't go on the weekends! It's a zoo!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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A great educational place to spend the morning
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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An educational place to spend the morning
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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not the best zoo in the world but nice during the week
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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This zoo has just about every animal imagineable. What fun! My kid loves this place. We have fun wal...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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Great place to amuse your kids. The membership is a bargain if you visit more than a couple times a year.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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Under construction in January 2006 but should be great when it is completed.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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Very well priced for a family outing but certainly not competing for the best zoo in the country anytime soon. Lots of walking - even though they have a shuttle but good shady areas for stopping.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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it was better years ago. it seems like they need more animals
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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my favorite part of this zoo is the two headed rattlesnake. I hate snakes, but have decided that th...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/27/2005
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A great way to spend the day with your child. Great exhibits although it seems that a number of them are often under renovation. Bring your own food!
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/09/2005
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fun activity nut easy to get lost even with the map. don't miss the Bird Show!!!
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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Parking is free, kids under 2 get in free. There is a two-for-one coupon for the adults in the LA Westside Entertainment Book. Bring your own food if you wish, the food inside is expensive, as it is at any...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2005
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Kids love it - great Gorilla exhibit & theatre show. Be prepared for a lot of hill walking!
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/13/2005
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There's membership worth getting.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/12/2005
