Old LA Zoo Picnic Area — Attraction in Los Angeles

This place is awesome!! It is very easy to get to using public transportation. I was visiting Los Angeles on a solo trip and rode the bus here from downtown. The bus dropped me off right at the entrance of the park. From there I went in the visitors center where there are restrooms, water fountains and maps that explain the different trails and their lengths. After filling up my water bottle and grabbing a picture of their map, I set off on the most popular loop trail. The trail itself is well maintained and the scenery is just gorgeous. I went at about 8-9am on a weekday and it felt like I had the whole place to myself. When I reached the beach/light house I was able to sit and watch Orcas jumping in the water!! How cool is that. I spent over an hour just relaxing and taking in the beauty of the water before heading back on the trail back to the...

This is a very nostalgic place to visit. Looking at the empty cages, kind of makes me feel sad when I think of the animals that used to be kept here. But the park on itself is a nice place to walk. Just be aware that people have made of this place (the area where the animals were kept) a trash disposal. It’s extremely filthy, and smells like urine all of the time. Some of the area has been fenced in order to keep people off. But you know how it goes, some people just don’t care and they still manage to get in. The areas where you can walk are nice though. There’s no bathrooms near by, that I know of, or drinking water. The place itself is easily accessible. And a nice place for families with...

Had a great time, went with my husband. We took our dog and she really liked it too. There's a lots of areas to sit on benches and on the grass. We went during the week so I assume it gets more crowded during the weekend. Lots of trees and shade. They have restrooms but I say go with caution. The worst ones are near the playground very dirty. The cleanest ones are near the merry go round. If you want to see the old la zoo area and aren't used to going uphill. You are in for a bit of exercise. Other than...