So. This past week we had a grand ole time visiting the Los Angeles Zoo and Griffith Observatory located in Griffith Park.
It was my first time to both of these fine establishments and I was not disappointed.
Though the LA Zoo may not be the San Diego Zoo or even the Cleveland Zoo for that matter, it is certainly a quality institution. The lush rolling hills of Griffith Park provide for a scenic and rigorous stroll through the fine display of wildlife from around the world.
They had all the classics: zebras, elephants, tigers, giraffes (my personal favorite), and gorillas. The lion exhibit was temporarily non-existent which was unfortunate as what is a zoo without a lion, and the black bear was nowhere to be seen when I passed by. This particular zoo is also devoid of polar bears which I find rather disconcerting. I do not mean to say this zoo sucks but they could certainly step it up a little bit.
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| This Mountain Goat was looking for a fight |
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| Giraffes are the coolest |
An iconic Los Angeles landmark. This place is pretty neat.
Its location atop Griffith Park provides a commanding view of Los Angeles that is amazing. The building itself is beautiful and underwent a massive renovation within the last decade. Part of the renovation included an addition which contains a giant star map, displays with info of our solar system, a section dedicated to earthquakes with a seismometer, and the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater. That can all be found in the basement area. Upstairs on the first floor you find the pendulum in the main entrance, hallways with brief educational displays, and the sun room which is dedicated to, you guessed it, the sun. There is another wing and the planetarium which I did not get to. Alas, another trip to Griffith Observatory is warranted.
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| Downstairs, the new addition |
Til next time,
Ty
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