LA Zoo Prices Rise Again | Bakersfield News

LA Zoo’s ticket prices are set to rise again—this time by $2, pushing adult fares to $29, kids to $24, and seniors to $26. It’s part of the city’s 2026-2027 budget plan, following last year’s $5 hike to cover a shortfall. The zoo, celebrating 59 years, is under financial strain: it lost its major fundraising partner, GLAZA, after a $50M endowment dispute ended in court, with GLAZA’s bankruptcy attempt dismissed as a delay tactic. Compounding issues include animal relocations (like elephants Billy and Tina), closed exhibits, accreditation risks due to aging infrastructure, and staffing shortages. A grand jury even urged new public-private partnerships to save the zoo. Still, at $29 for adults, it’s cheaper than San Diego’s $78 pass—but the cost may be just one more burden on an institution already teetering. 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/1bc30c809756df25