The Los Angeles Zoo property comprises 133 acres and is home to more than 1,500 mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles representing more than 250 different species, 64 of which are endangered.
The Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles. The Zoo is operated and staffed by City employees as well as employees from its partner organizations and sub-contractors. In total, they represent approximately 350 full and part-time Zoo/City employees, and approximately 400 volunteers. The Zoo is open 363 days each year (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas) and the annual attendance for the Zoo is approximately 1.5 million visitors.
