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L.A. Zoo Lights

L.A. Zoo Lights (Credit L.A. Zoo)

L.A. Zoo Lights (Credit L.A. Zoo)

 

I love this time of year. It really is the most wonderful time of the year. I love being able to share with my children all that So Cal has to offer during the holidays. One thing that is definitely on our list and we can’t wait to experience later this month is the L.A. Zoo Lights.

The second annual L.A. Zoo Lights promises to be even bigger than last year.

You can :

  • Take a self-guided 60- to 90-minute tour of an expanded area of the Zoo featuring all-new animal-themed LED lights, lasers, 3D projections, and musical water-and-light display
  • Capture your holiday memories in a photo with Santa Claus in glittering new snow-covered setting on select dates
  • Get a glimpse of real reindeer
  • Warm up with hot cocoa and other holiday treats
  • And, enjoy free parking!

The only animals on display will be the reindeer at Reindeer Romp Village and critters within the L.A.I.R. The rest of the Zoo’s animals will be off exhibit and probably catching some zzzzs.

 

Tickets Prices are:

$13 for adults Mon-Thu, $11 for kiddos 2-12

$16 for adults Fri-Sun, $14 for kiddos 2-14

Kiddos under 2 are Free

Catch a glimpse before January 3rd.

 

For additional info head here.

Searching Safari at the Los Angeles Zoo

Last Saturday, the kiddos and I woke up bright and early, packed a bag and headed up to the Los Angeles Zoo for a special event.  Searching Safari is a special annual scavenger hunt  that is hosted by the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association for Safari Club members.

We started the day with a yummy breakfast, followed by some very fun face painting and a special owl interaction. Then it was time for a great scavenger hunt. There were two trails set up. One for the  older children/teens and another one for preschool aged children. We were given a clue card with a photo and off we went. The kiddos had a great time trying to figure out the clues.  Our first animal/pit stop on our hunt was a flamingo. The kids loved  trying to figure out the clues and were ecstatic every time we found one.  At each animal stations the kiddies received a zoo themed prize.

The Searching Safari ended at the Elephant Plaza, which is home to the Elephants of Asia new habitat. Saturday was the Los Angeles Zoo Snow Day and we were able to enjoy  watching the Elephants and other animals discover snow.

We loved every minute of this very special experience. Exploring the Zoo before it opened to the public was pretty spectacular. It almost seemed like we had the zoo to ourselves.  I learned that members of the Los Angeles Zoo are able to experience events like this by supporting the zoo. This event was exclusive to members of the Safari Club (those donating $1500) or more. There are various level of memberships and different special events for each level. The best part is that the memberships are tax deductible!

To learn more about memberships to the Los Angeles Zoo  head here.