This handsome guy is Isim. He is one of the six critically endangered Bornean orangutans that call the L.A. Zoo home. Male orangutans are about twice the size of females, with an arm span of over seven feet!
#Ape AwarenessMonth #Orangutan #Ape

Mountain tapirs, like Mojito here, are very rare. Fewer than 2,500 are estimated to remain in the wild. The L.A. Zoo is proud to care for three out of the four mountain #Tapirs remaining in human care in the United States, and support field conservation efforts.
#WorldTapirDay

We are so thankful to all of our outstanding volunteers. Last year, 673 volunteers gave a whopping 61,300 hours of their time to the Zoo! They interacted with 377,000 guests, toured 3,000 students, lead 124 virtual field trips, and much more. #NationalVolunteerAppreciationWeek

Thanks to everyone who came out to the LA2050 event yesterday to create enrichment for the Zoo, which supports animals’ physical and mental wellbeing. #WhoCanYouCan still have time to vote in the #LA2050GrantsChallenge for the topics that matter most at bit.ly/4aWbeNY

The #LAZoo has launched #ProjectPollinator , aimed at providing native habitats around SoCal for pollinators like bees, insects, birds, and bats. This #EarthDay 🌎, whether you plant a native garden in your yard or a pot for your windowsill, you're supporting conservation.

Today, volunteers are joining LA2050 to create exciting #EarthDay enrichment items for L.A. Zoo animals like CJ the Sumatran #Tiger . Are you passionate about wildlife and making a change in Los Angeles? #WhoCanYouCan help! Vote at bit.ly/4aWbeNY
#LA2050GrantsChallenge

Baby alert, times two! 🐑🐑
Say hello to our two boisterous bighorn sheep lambs. Born last month, both lambs are healthy and growing fast. Guests can observe the duo bonding with the herd, exploring, playing, and nursing.
#ZooBabies #BighornSheep #Lamb

Help save gorillas and have a chance to win a Family Membership when visiting 4/20-4/21, by donating your electronics and accessories at the ECO-CELL booth at Wild for the Planet within the Zoo, or at the Membership window at the Zoo entrance. 🦍♻️ Info: bit.ly/3W23SEh

The LA2050 Volunteer Event is 4/22. Volunteers will have a unique opportunity to create enrichment items for the animals. Whether you're passionate about education, environment, or equity, there's a place for you to lend a hand & make a difference. Info: bit.ly/3JjLgbx

Join us at Wild For The Planet, 4/20-4/21! Featuring fun and inspiring activities, entertainment, and presentations. Learn about the Zoo’s conservation and sustainability efforts, what you can do to help, and so much more.
See details at: bit.ly/3UlykHh
#WildWeekends

Gorillas are the largest and most powerful of the #Apes . These iconic herbivores primarily live quiet, peaceful, and non-aggressive lives. Studies have revealed that #Gorilla troops with overlapping territories will sometimes meet up peacefully.
#ApeAwarenessMonth
📸: Max Block

How gorgeous is Johar the jaguar?! You can find her exploring the habitat in the morning and late afternoons, taking a cat nap in the sun during the day, or surveying the scenery at the very top of the habitat like the queen she is.
#Caturday #Jaguar #BigCat

The L.A. Zoo is offering #PaidInternships for students this summer in the Conservation Division and Learning & Engagement Division. The program runs from June 17–August 9, 2024. $17.00 - $18.78 per hour. Learn more and apply now until April 23 at: bit.ly/3Uhk8jI

How egg-citing! 🥚 So far, the 11 breeding pairs of California condors at the LA Zoo have laid 19 eggs. In fact, 5 chicks have already hatched and more are on the way! Learn more about the new hatchlings and the collaborative CCRP at bit.ly/3UlANCN
#LAZooCondorStories