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Old Los Angeles Zoo Ruins

Old Los Angeles Zoo Ruins

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Old Los Angeles Zoo Ruins

Name: Old Los Angeles Zoo Ruins
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Location: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States

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1. Old Zoo & Travel Town Museum loop — Griffith Park

12.0km

01:29

200m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mount Hollywood & HeliPad Viewpoint loop from Upper Lot — Griffith Park

8.19km

01:07

320m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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3. Old Los Angeles Zoo Ruins loop from Atwater Village

9.50km

01:07

280m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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David Howells

December 6, 2023

If you’re looking for something different to do, a visit to the Old LA Zoo might be just the thing for you. This abandoned zoo in a remote part of Griffith Park offers a perfect place to monkey about (sorry couldn't resist that!) and to see what it feels like on the other side of the bars.

This is the site of the first Los Angeles Zoo that was opened in 1912 and was abandoned in 1966 when the new LA Zoo opened. Today the cave enclosures are outfitted with picnic benches and grills for visitors and are a great place for a spooky out of the box visit.

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Location: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States

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Old Los Angeles Zoo Ruins

1. Old Zoo & Travel Town Museum loop — Griffith Park

2. Mount Hollywood & HeliPad Viewpoint loop from Upper Lot — Griffith Park

3. Old Los Angeles Zoo Ruins loop from Atwater Village

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