Lunar New Year at the LA Zoo

Sat Feb 21, 2026 - Sun Feb 22, 2026
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Repeating every days through February 22, 2026.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Included with Admission
Location:
LA Zoo
323.644.4200
5333 Zoo Drive , Los Angeles, CA, 90027
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It's the Year of the Horse (and a whole lotta other creatures) at the LA Zoo.

During the its Lunar New Year celebration, the zoo spotlights the Grevy’s zebra and other animals of the Chinese zodiac.

Event highlights:

  • Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese dance performances by Asian Arts Talents Foundation at 10:45am, 11:4am, 1:45pm, and 2:45pm..
  • Calligraphy demonstration and Chinese Fan decorating from 10am to 4pm
  • a Wall of Well Wishes where guests can share their hopes and dreams for the New Year
  • Special Animal Feedings
  • Education Stations
  • Year of the Horse photo op

Many animals of the 12-year Chinese zodiac can be found at the Zoo. Guests can  view and take a photo of the Zoo-diac Tour map in the Zoo’s Entry Plaza to find them all during their visit

 

 

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.