The Wildlife Learning Center may not look like much from the street. In fact, if you blink as you drive by, you just might miss it. But nestled in an old olive grove behind the unassuming entrance, you’ll find a shady, natural environment that’s home to more than 70 different species of rescued and zoo-born wild animals. The Wildlife Learning Center not only rescues … [Read more...]
Visiting the Elephants of Asia at the Los Angeles Zoo
The big explorer loves elephants. So it’s been tough going not having ready access to them locally at the Los Angeles Zoo. The good news is that after a long absence, they’re back – the Elephants of Asia exhibit is now open for visitors. We made a special trip to the Zoo earlier this month just to see them. I’ll admit that with all the controversy surrounding the new … [Read more...]
The Best Spots in Los Angeles for Winter Outdoor Fun
Los Angeles has its fair share of traffic problems, smog, rude, stressed-out drivers and overcrowded attractions. But as a native, I can tell you that the amazing weather almost makes up for all of that. We’ve had some cold and rainy days this winter, true enough. But more often than not, we’ve had sunny, clear skies with plenty of reason to be outside and enjoy it. … [Read more...]
STAR ECO Station
A wildlife rescue center in the heart of Culver City? I didn’t believe it myself until we went to see for sure. Turns out it’s true! STAR Eco Station is an 18,000-square-foot wildlife rescue center for illegal, abandoned and abused exotic wildlife. Guided tours of the facility are available every weekend and last between 45 minutes and an hour. Tours of Eco Station introduce … [Read more...]
America’s Teaching Zoo
America’s Teaching Zoo is the training ground for students at Moorpark College’s Exotic Animal Training and Management (EATM) Program. The 5-acre facility is home to almost 200 different animals and growing through donations and breeding loans from major zoos and research centers. Students are responsible for most of the care, feeding and well-being of the animals (under … [Read more...]