By 1956, the city of Los Angeles had outgrown the small Griffith Park Zoo. The citizens passed a $6.6 million bond measure to help build a new one and a 113-acre site in Griffith Park was chosen as the new location. In 1964 a private, nonprofit organization was created to support the new facility. The zoo then began raising money and acquiring animals
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Top Reasons to Visit the Los Angeles Zoo
September 3rd, 2008 · 2 Comments
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Redondo Beach Just Minutes Form L.a. Tourist Sights
April 24th, 2008 · 3 Comments
If you’re looking for California beach culture, you need go no farther than a few miles south of downtown L.A. to find an excellent base of operations that is close to most major L.A. attractions.
Want to visit Hollywood ore Beverly Hills or the Universal Studios? Less than a half hour to the north from Redondo. Disneyland or Knotts Berry Farm? Just a tad bit further to the south. Beaches, shopping and fun restaurants? Just look outside your hotel room if you’re staying in Redondo.
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What To Do In Los Angeles
April 4th, 2008 · 1 Comment
There is Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, and just L.A. Savvy travelers, jetsetters, and movers and shakers know where to stay, where to eat, and where to go for entertainment. Everything in the L.A. area give or take is a 30 minutes or less drive. However, due to heavy traffic on most major roadways, more times than not; it is better to give yourself extra time than take it for granted that traffic is running smoothly. Despite the dense traffic, Los Angeles is among the most glamorous of the mega desirable hotspots of the world.
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California Travel - Top 10 Tourist Attractions of California
February 15th, 2008 · No Comments
California is located on the west coast of United States and is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. Top 10 tourist attractions of California are:
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Frugal Travel Tips For Los Angeles
February 9th, 2008 · No Comments
Los Angeles, home of Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive, is not the first city travelers may associate with free and frugal attractions. However for the thrifty traveler, the deals are plentiful.
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