LA ZOO Spring Fling

March 27-April 5, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
lazoo.org

All activities with paid admission
$22-27, lazoo.org

Spring into fun with this jubilant celebration of nature's renewal. Enjoy egg-citing entertainment and activities, fascinating education stations, springtime book readings, special animal feedings, and photos with Big Bunny for an additional fee. Learn about pollinators, their role in the ecosystem, and what you can do to help them thrive with special performances, demos, and crafts that will inspire as well as entertain.

OPENING WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29

The fun kicks off on March 27 – 29 with a weekend full of special programming, including live performances, crafts, animal enrichment, photos with Big Bunny, and more.

Cactus Patio

Big Bunny Photo Opportunity Photo packages available for an additional fee. 10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Rose Garden Picnic Area

Live Performances by 3rd Rock Hip Hop at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m
Spring Story time with Lil’ Libros
Saturday, March 28 – Melanie Romero reads Milo & Niko at 10:30 AM
Sunday, March 27 – Emma Garcia reads My Pet Flamingo at 2:00 PM
Honey Tasting in partnership with Los Angeles County Beekeepers Association (10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
Zoo Bloom Snack Stand
Treetops Terrace

Bewilder Base Camp
Screen Printing Demonstrations with Natural Pigments by Self-Help Graphics and Art
Bring in a t-shirt or canvas tote bag to have screen printed with the custom event design or purchase one in the gift shop.
Seed Bomb Activity
Create a seed bomb to take home and create a new green pollinator space with seeds of native flowers.
Conservation Expo featuring Community Conservation Organizations (See Participant Schedule Below)
Friday, March 27 – The Endangered Butterfly Project at Moorpark College; Friends of the California Condor Wild and Free; Friends of the LA River; International Bird Rescue; LA Compost; LA Conservation Corps; Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder/County Clerk’s Office; National Park Service – Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area; SFV Audubon Society
Saturday, March 28 – Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy; The Endangered Butterfly Project at Moorpark College; Friends of the California Condor Wild and Free; International Bird Rescue; LA Conservation Corps; LA County Library; LADWP; Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project; National Park Service – Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area; Orang Utan Republik Foundation
Sunday, March 29 – CicLAvia; Friends of the California Condor Wild and Free; International Bird Rescue; Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder/County Clerk’s Office; Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project; National Park Service – Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area; Orang Utan Republik Foundation; Orangutan Conservancy; SFV Audubon Society
Zoo Bloom Snack Stand
Throughout the Zoo

Strolling Springtime Characters (10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
Springtime Photo-Ops Capture Instagrammable moments!
Special Animal Feedings at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.
Bird Show Picnic Area

Mission Safari Maze an interactive, bilingual walk-through maze with a biodiversity and conservation theme (weather permitting)
UPPER-LEVEL MEMBER PREVIEW
Saturday, March 28
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Los Angeles Zoo members at the Family Deluxe level and above have the opportunity to experience L.A. Zoo Bloom before the Zoo opens to the public, with special animal experiences, free carousel rides, and more. No RSVP required. To upgrade your support in order to attend, email membership@zoo.lacity.org.

Photo Op with Big Bunny   Photo packages available for an additional fee  8 a.m.-10 a.m.
3rd Rock Hip Hop Performance   9 a.m.
Bewilder Interactive Storytime and Craft 9:30 a.m.
Keeper Talks with Spring Themed Enrichment  9:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Springtime Strolling Characters 8 a.m.-10 a.m.
Screenprinting Demonstration by Self-Help Graphics and Art – 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Seed Bomb Activity  8 -10 a.m.
Please bring your photo ID and digital membership card. Guest passes will not be honored for this event. Thank you for your support of the Los Angeles Zoo.

SPECIAL BIG BUNNY WEEKEND!
Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5, 2026

Big Bunny Photo Opportunity Big Bunny returns for the holiday weekend! Photo packages available for an additional fee. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mission Safari Maze 10:00 a.m.-4 p.m.
Strolling Springtime Characters 10:00 a.m.-3 p.m.
Springtime Photo-Ops Capture Instagrammable moments at seasonal photo areas
L.A. ZOO BLOOM CONTINUES ALL SEASON LONG
Daily activities through Memorial Day

The L.A. Zoo will be buzzing with activity all spring! L.A. Zoo Bloom is a season-long event featuring colorful photo ops, strolling characters, and the new conservation themed Mission Safari maze! Beyond the opening weekend, ongoing activities include:

Mission Safari Maze Open daily through May 17, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Strolling Springtime Characters Every weekend through Memorial Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Springtime Photo-Ops

 

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.