A five-year partnership between the L.A. Zoo and Outward Bound Adventures is expected to restore coast live oak woodland on six acres of zoo property, officials announced Wednesday.
“This unique partnership exemplifies the zoo’s commitment to furthering our mission to save wildlife, create connections to nature, and enrich our communities,” said Jake Owens, the zoo’s director of conservation. “The zoo is proud to serve as a safe, inclusive space by providing practical training opportunities for the communities we serve while working to protect our local environment.”
Outward Bound Adventures will also offer opportunities for L.A.’s youth to volunteer and get involved.
The L.A. Zoo announced on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, that it is partnering withOutward Bound Adventures to restorecoast live oak woodland on six acres of zoo property. (Photo by Trevor Aranda/Los Angeles Zoo) The L.A. Zoo announced on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, that it is partnering withOutward Bound Adventures to restorecoast live oak woodland on six acres of zoo property. (Photo by Courtney Vargas/Los Angeles Zoo) The L.A. Zoo announced on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, that it is partnering withOutward Bound Adventures to restorecoast live oak woodland on six acres of zoo property. (Photo by Trevor Aranda/Los Angeles Zoo) The L.A. Zoo announced on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, that it is partnering withOutward Bound Adventures to restorecoast live oak woodland on six acres of zoo property. (Photo by Trevor Aranda/Los Angeles Zoo) The L.A. Zoo announced on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, that it is partnering withOutward Bound Adventures to restorecoast live oak woodland on six acres of zoo property. (Photo by Trevor Aranda/Los Angeles Zoo) The L.A. Zoo announced on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, that it is partnering withOutward Bound Adventures to restorecoast live oak woodland on six acres of zoo property. (Photo by Carl Myers/Los Angeles Zoo) The L.A. Zoo announced on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, that it is partnering withOutward Bound Adventures to restorecoast live oak woodland on six acres of zoo property. (Photo by Carl Myers/Los Angeles Zoo) The L.A. Zoo announced on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, that it is partnering withOutward Bound Adventures to restorecoast live oak woodland on six acres of zoo property. (Photo by Trevor Aranda/Los Angeles Zoo) The L.A. Zoo announced on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, that it is partnering withOutward Bound Adventures to restorecoast live oak woodland on six acres of zoo property. (Photo by Carl Myers/Los Angeles Zoo) Show Caption1 of 9The L.A. Zoo announced on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, that it is partnering withOutward Bound Adventures to restorecoast live oak woodland on six acres of zoo property. (Photo by Trevor Aranda/Los Angeles Zoo) ExpandRelated Articles
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Officials say the project directly supports the 30×30 initiative, a global effort to protect 30% of the planet’s land and water by 2030.
OBA received a grant for the project from the California Wildlife Conservation Board, an independent board within the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, dedicated to wildlife conservation.
The six-acre area the project will focus on is located on zoo grounds, bordered by approximately 4,000 acres of parkland in Griffith Park. The site contains a mixture of native plant species such as coast live oaks, California black walnut, toyon, elderberry and several invasive plants.
The project will get underway in the coming weeks, with updates provided on the zoo’s website and social media channels.
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