Photo Gallery: Roaring Summer Nights at L.A. Zoo
Snake handler Pam Wright shows a sea hog island boa to zoo guests at The Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens for Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo on Friday, June 27, 2014. The evening at the zoo had an artistry area where people could paint their favorite animal, several animal feedings, a live band, and some animals and reptiles on exhibit. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Gates open after standard hours for Roaring Summer Nights summer series with two upcoming events on July 25 and Aug. 22. This Friday night-out option offers Angelenos a chance to explore zoo grounds while indie bands perform and deejays spin for dancers on an outdoor floor.
Kelly, the father Western lowland gorilla of the bunch, chews a carrot as with the mother behind him at The Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens for Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo on Friday, June 27, 2014. The evening at the zoo had an artistry area where people could paint their favorite animal, several animal feedings, a live band, and some animals and reptiles on exhibit. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Feeding time for the red-bellied pirhana attracts a lot of attention as a skinned rabbit is dropped into the aquarium at The Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens for Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo on Friday, June 27, 2014. The evening at the zoo had an artistry area where people could paint their favorite animal, several animal feedings, a live band, and some animals and reptiles on exhibit. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
A long line of people wait to enter The Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens for Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo on Friday, June 27, 2014. The evening at the zoo had an artistry area where people could paint their favorite animal, several animal feedings, a live band, and some animals and reptiles on exhibit. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Melody Klasske, of Lakewood, Marial Aispuro, of North Hollywood, and Mirka Perez, of North Hollywood, paint an image of their favorite zoo animal at The Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens for Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo on Friday, June 27, 2014. The evening at the zoo had an artistry area where people could paint their favorite animal, several animal feedings, a live band, and some animals and reptiles on exhibit. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Kelly, the father Western lowland gorilla, catches food for dinner during a feeding at The Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens for Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo on Friday, June 27, 2014. The evening at the zoo had an artistry area where people could paint their favorite animal, several animal feedings, a live band, and some animals and reptiles on exhibit. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Several people gather to watch the gorillas be fed at The Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens for Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo on Friday, June 27, 2014. The evening at the zoo had an artistry area where people could paint their favorite animal, several animal feedings, a live band, and some animals and reptiles on exhibit. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
A handler drops fish to a false gharial, a crocodile like reptile, during feeding time at The Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens for Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo on Friday, June 27, 2014. The evening at the zoo had an artistry area where people could paint their favorite animal, several animal feedings, a live band, and some animals and reptiles on exhibit. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Zoo visitors look at the dwarf caymans at The Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens for Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo on Friday, June 27, 2014. The evening at the zoo had an artistry area where people could paint their favorite animal, several animal feedings, a live band, and some animals and reptiles on exhibit. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Lily pod platforms are very popular as a photo spot for visitors at The Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens for Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo on Friday, June 27, 2014. The evening at the zoo had an artistry area where people could paint their favorite animal, several animal feedings, a live band, and some animals and reptiles on exhibit. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
A harpy eagle at The Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens for Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo on Friday, June 27, 2014. The evening at the zoo had an artistry area where people could paint their favorite animal, several animal feedings, a live band, and some animals and reptiles on exhibit. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Strangeheart lead singer Jeff Thompson, and guitarist Brandon Queen perform at The Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens for Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo on Friday, June 27, 2014. The evening at the zoo had an artistry area where people could paint their favorite animal, several animal feedings, a live band, and some animals and reptiles on exhibit. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Kelly, the father Western lowland gorilla, catches food for dinner during a feeding at The Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens for Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo on Friday, June 27, 2014. The evening at the zoo had an artistry area where people could paint their favorite animal, several animal feedings, a live band, and some animals and reptiles on exhibit. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Tania Prebble, gorilla keeper, throws a carrot to one of three gorilla family members during feeding at The Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens for Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo on Friday, June 27, 2014. The evening at the zoo had an artistry area where people could paint their favorite animal, several animal feedings, a live band, and some animals and reptiles on exhibit. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)
Cynthia Flores, of Burbank, paints an image of her favorite zoo animal at The Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens for Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo on Friday, June 27, 2014. The evening at the zoo had an artistry area where people could paint their favorite animal, several animal feedings, a live band, and some animals and reptiles on exhibit. (Tim Berger / Staff Photographer)