On Friday,  April 21, 2006,  just 24 miles from Santa Monica, the animals were out at the Los Angeles Zoo . The Los Angeles Zoo is  open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day of the week. Entry fee for adults is $10.00 and $5.00 children. Parking is free. The Los Angeles Zoo is located at 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027. The Zoo's phone number is 323/644-4200. See more photo in the photo essay section.