Public Garden

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Located within Griffith park, the 133 acre zoo was certified a botanical garden in 2002. They have over 800 species of plants spread throughout the park.

Garden Lessons

What this place can teach your garden

Build a sense of place

Treat the visit as a field trip: observe slopes, exposure, drainage, weeds, shade, and the plant communities around the garden.

Notes

Located within Griffith park, the 133 acre zoo was certified a botanical garden in 2002. They have over 800 species of plants spread throughout the park.