Griffith Park

by 
Sallie Harrison Design Studio

Referred to as the Central Park of Los Angeles, Griffith Park is one of the largest urban parks in North America with 4,000+ acres on the end of the Santa Monica Mountains. Within it are lush hidden gardens, views of the whole city below & some of the best hiking trails around. There is something for everyone in Griffith Park & no trip to LA is complete without a visit.

Explore more neighborhoods

Error loading image!

Old LA Zoo Trail

Griffith Park,
Address
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Website
Visit Website
Free Lyft
Free Lyft

Opened in 1912 with a total of 15 animals & then closed in 1966 to make way for the New LA Zoo a couple minutes nearby. The Old LA Zoo is now a hiking & picnic area with some beautiful views below it. Just don't go at night, it's rumored to be haunted!

Old LA Zoo Trail
Error loading image!
Old LA Zoo Trail
Error loading image!
Old LA Zoo Trail
Error loading image!
Old LA Zoo Trail
Error loading image!
Old LA Zoo Trail
Error loading image!
Old LA Zoo Trail
Error loading image!

Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Error loading image!