L.A. Zoo’s Future Hangs in Balance | Orange County News

A federal judge just sided with Los Angeles, dismissing GLAZA’s bankruptcy case — a major victory in the city’s legal battle over a $50 million zoo endowment. The zoo, 59 years old and in dire straits, faces accreditation loss and calls for a new owner amid crumbling habitats, staffing woes, and plummeting membership. GLAZA’s move to file bankruptcy was seen as a stalling tactic, with the city accusing them of spending over a million dollars on legal fees to cling to control. The judge ruled the bankruptcy was filed in bad faith, reinforcing the city’s earlier injunction that blocked GLAZA from accessing the funds. With the zoo’s future hanging by a thread, officials now push to find a new owner by next spring. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6c82a2e8dddcc21c