A civil grand jury report highlights financial troubles, declining membership, and maintenance problems at the Los Angeles Zoo, which remains the last major American zoo operated by a city government. The report recommends new leadership and a public-private partnership for survival. Membership dropped 23% in less than a year, and litigation with primary funding partner GLAZA has strained finances. However, the zoo receives praise for animal care, conservation, and education.
A troubling grand jury report for the Los Angeles Zoo points to financial and other problems. The L.A. Zoo is the last major American zoo still run by city government , and the grand jury says that's part of the issue.
The civil grand jury discusses some harsh realities in it's report -- declining membership and facilities in need of repair. It even points to signage that's out of date, sometimes identifying animals that aren't even in the zoo. The grand jury recommends new leadership urging some type of public/private partnership if the zoo wants to survive. Household memberships dropped from 36,000 in April of 2025 to 28,000 this past February -- representing a 23% drop in less than a year.
The grand jury says exhibits show wear and tear with no maintenance or repair program, until a crisis occurs. Financial issues, described as complex, became more challenging this past December when the zoo entered into litigation with it's primary funding partner, GLAZA, the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association, describing that relationship now "in ruins.
""From what we saw, everything was nice, yes some animals are no longer available but we understand that also. I see everything as normal.
" On the positive side, the grand jury found the zoo does have a praiseworthy record in animal care, conservation and education. It generates enough revenue to cover basic operating expenses, but beyond that, is where it's falling short. The Los Angeles Zoo told ABC7 that it "appreciates the civil grand jury’s interest in the future success of Zoo operations... We will review their recommendations and participate in the City’s response.
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