L.A. Zoo to increase prices

The Los Angeles Zoo will increase the price of admission by 75 cents

beginning July 2.

Admission will cost $9, $6 for seniors and $4 for children between

2 and 12. Kids younger than 2 are free.

More than 1,200 mammals, birds and reptiles, including rare and

endangered species, are housed within the zoo’s 120 acres.

The zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Dec. 25. It

is at 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, at the junction of the Golden

State (5) and Ventura (134) freeways.

Parking is free, and picnicking is permitted.

For more information, call (323) 644-6400.

Molly Shore