Dossier
Los Angeles Zoo
Coverage of Los Angeles Zoo in the Nexus archive.
- Civil grand jury finds that the Los Angeles Zoo is in crisis
A civil grand jury report has identified the Los Angeles Zoo as being in crisis, citing financial and other issues. The report highlights significant problems within the zoo's operations.
- L.A. Zoo, tattered and losing members, needs private steward, grand jury finds
The Los Angeles Zoo is described as tattered and losing members, with a grand jury recommending a public-private partnership to ensure its survival.
- Topa Topa, legendary California condor and longtime L.A. Zoo resident, turns 60
Topa Topa, a California condor and the first of his species to reside in a zoo, is celebrating his 60th birthday at the L.A. Zoo. He has played a key role in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s California Condor Recovery Program, aiding efforts to repopulate the critically endangered species.