Every year, the L.A. Zoo hosts an animal-filled celebration of the Lunar New Year. (2026 is the year of the horse, and though the zoo may not be home to horses, you can see their cousins, the zebras.) Take a self-guided tour through the animals of the Chinese zodiac, watch special feedings of the zoo’s inhabitants, and write down your hopes for the new year on the Wall of Well Wishes. You can also catch the Asian Arts Talents Foundation’s Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese dance performances, as well as calligraphy demos and Chinese fan decorating. All weekend activities are included in the price of zoo admission.

Lunar New Year at the L.A. Zoo
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Details
- Event website:
- lazoo.org/plan-your-visit/lunar-new-year/
- Address
- Los Angeles Zoo
- 5333 Zoo Dr
- Los Angeles
- Price:
- Included with admission ($27, children $22)
- Opening hours:
- Sat, Sun 10am–4pm
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