The Los Angeles Zoo’s Annual Wild For The Planet

The Los Angeles Zoo’s annual WILD FOR THE PLANET celebration kicks off on Earth Day Weekend, Saturday, April 21, 10 am to 4 pm, and runs through Friday, May 18, 2018, just before Endangered Species Day, with activities, fun and information that spotlight the importance of protecting the environment and its creatures. At Wild for the Planet, adults and youngsters can enjoy a day at the Zoo, home to a diverse collection of 1,100 animals representing 250 different species, many of which are rare or endangered. There are opportunities to connect with animals in the Zoo’s care, plus special activities on weekends, such as entertainment, tips on everyday ways to sustain and preserve, special animal feedings and keeper talks throughout the grounds spotlighting the Zoo’s efforts to protect endangered and threatened species here at home and all over the world. Wild for the Planet also features information about ways to make a positive impact on the environment. All activities are free with paid Zoo admission, which is $21 for ages 13 to 61; $18 for seniors ages 62+, and $16 for children ages 2 to 12.  No ticket is required for children under age two.  Admission for Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association members is free.