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What you should know
Best time
Arrive early or visit on weekdays to avoid crowds. Reviews note the exhibit gets warm and congested during peak times, which can be uncomfortable for families.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the daily keeper talks: Flamingo Mingle (10:30am), Gorilla Talk (11:00am), and Chimp Chat (12:30pm). Staff are highly knowledgeable and passionate about the animals, enhancing the educational experience significantly.
Visitor tip
Check information display boards throughout the exhibits and engage with staff who are quick to answer questions and share fascinating facts about amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Notable Births
- 5 great ape infants including first Bornean orangutan in 15 years and 3 chimpanzees in 11 years
- Interactive Features
- Mission Safari Maze, animal feedings, educational talks, hands-on crafts
- Membership
- Available with exclusive member events and tours
What visitors say
Overall, this LAIR trip was fantastic! The herpetological diversity of amphibians, invertebrates, and reptiles is all on display and is undoubtedly worth gazing at. This exhibit, though crowded, was well organized; people were…
The Lair itself is bigger than I expected. There are a lot of exhibits of different types of amphibians & reptiles. The kids were super excited and you could hear their exclamation from a far. It was a cool exhibition area. I learned…
Come get your face painted! Best face painters and animals are the best! Yummy snacks and don't forget to visit Reggie the alligator afterwhile crocodile....
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Did You Know?
- Features a California Condor Recovery Facility, participating in one of the most critical species recovery programs in North America for this critically endangered vulture species
- Specializes in herpetological diversity with dedicated exhibits of amphibians, invertebrates, and reptiles, including snakes, lizards, frogs, turtles, and aquatic species across multiple themed habitats
- Offers daily structured animal encounter programs including Flamingo Mingle (10:30am), Gorilla Talk (11:00am), and Chimp Chat (12:30pm) with knowledgeable staff sharing wildlife information
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