Zoo · Los Angeles
Old Los Angeles Zoo
Founded in 1912, this now-abandoned zoo offers past enclosure ruins, picnic space & hiking trails.
While you're nearby
- Food & DrinkMaru Coffee
Cozy coffeehouse with a stylish, minimalist vibe for espresso drinks, pour-overs, matcha & Wi-Fi.
- NightlifeZebulon
- OutdoorsFerndell Nature Trail
Quarter-mile footpath along a man-made stream, shaded by tropical foliage & sycamore trees.
- OutdoorsFirebreak Trail to Griffith Observatory
Steep 1.3-mile-long unmade trail leading to the domed Art Deco observatory with views across LA.
Scout verified August 2026
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