I had no idea they had an old abandoned zoo there- that’s interesting!!
@californiathroughmylens3 жыл бұрын
It is pretty fun to explore!
@marialaden42593 жыл бұрын
@@californiathroughmylens Boomers caused the Covid crisis by wasting money.
@NazriB2 жыл бұрын
Lies again? LAZ ADA
@Ariana-hx9oc3 жыл бұрын
So cool! I didn’t even know about this and I’ve live in LA all my life. 😆 Thanks for another cool video 👍🏻
@JasmineApple3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I totally missed the smaller enclosures last time I was there -- I headed around the back to that part of this horror zoo. I don't think the foundation/graffiti ruins were part of the zoo -- I think it was an old ranger station or ranger cabin for the park. Could be mistaken about that, though. I have always hated zoos, then I went to the new LA Zoo, and thought, "This is really nice -- I wonder why I hate zoos so much." A couple of weeks I went to the ruins of the old LA zoo, and I remembered why I hated them so much. I don't have any specific memories of these old types of zoo cages, but the I definitely remembered the sick feeling I got seeing them -- (childhood zoo trauma -- haha!). I still hate seeing birds in a zoo, though -- birds aren't meant to be caged. You can create large enough enclosures for most animals, but I don't think I've ever seen an enclosure that is worthy of a bird. Anyway, I'm rambling now -- great video!
@trexinvert3 жыл бұрын
Hey J.Apple you should hike bird sanctuary in the park(on the south side or Greek Theatre side). Absolutely no cages or fences anywhere.
@JasmineApple3 жыл бұрын
@@trexinvert Thank you for the suggestion!! I drove up to Griffith Observatory yesterday, & it's the first time I've ever seen a sign for the bird sanctuary. I will definitely check it out!!
@salscandura60592 жыл бұрын
We went there when I was a kid in the'60s. I recall the keepers feeding the big cats, however it wasn't a very good zoo.
@YellowProductions3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour Josh! Interesting choice for the city to put picnic tables on the former enclosures.
@griffinapollo77173 жыл бұрын
pro tip: watch movies on Flixzone. Been using them for watching all kinds of movies lately.
@davisdorian99853 жыл бұрын
@Griffin Apollo Definitely, been watching on Flixzone for since november myself =)
@briggsjefferson99403 жыл бұрын
@Griffin Apollo definitely, I have been watching on Flixzone for since november myself :D
@nehainthebay3 жыл бұрын
Love historical sites. Did not know about this one! Will try it in my next LA trip.
@Travelwithchris3 жыл бұрын
Oh man, that is one of my favorite places! I need to go back one day soon!
@MagellanandGreyhound3 жыл бұрын
We were here in 2019 and didn't explore as much as you, but it seems that there is more fencing than before. We were able to go down into the areas by the back fence area that smelled of urine lol
@californiathroughmylens3 жыл бұрын
haha glad you could explore it and confirm the small 😂
@s.7.7.743 жыл бұрын
Those poor animals that lived in those cages.
@ruready2rock8563 жыл бұрын
Maybe you should do a video on the haunted picnic table! It's not too far from there.
@californiathroughmylens3 жыл бұрын
Will have to look that up!
@Keepsmeupatnight3 жыл бұрын
Table 29 lol
@soyunik79792 жыл бұрын
...And the haunted carousel down the road from there
@fluflammer12 жыл бұрын
And the haunted tree that’s up the road
@virikan35182 жыл бұрын
@@soyunik7979 that carousel's haunted? I never knew! I always loved going on there all the time when I was young. Thx for the new fact :)
@beatricerigaud89423 жыл бұрын
Very sad to know animals were kept in such small enclosures.
@AngelaLedyard3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Had no idea about this. Cool that you included some before footage.
@thebittenmac3 жыл бұрын
Some days ago I watched a TV show about ghost hunters in that place. If I remember right it's near the HOLLYWOOD sign 🤔
@sunflowersarles1sun8273 жыл бұрын
Shakespeare Festival (free) is held in the old LA Zoo during the summer evenings. We explored the zoo in the afternoon and later had a picnic while watching the play. Time to binge on your videos again as I prepare to explore after getting vaccinated. Thanks! 👍👏
@neensjtdmv22493 жыл бұрын
I lived down the road, right on Western Ave and never been on this part of Griffith park, lol! Thanks for sharing. May go check this place out!..👍👍😊😊
@papagen00Ай бұрын
summer home of Indie Shakespeare Festival.
@johndecriscio95863 жыл бұрын
Never knew there was an Old LA Zoo. Thank you. Kind of reminds me that I should go visit the current LA Zoo, if it is open.
@kellywall36563 жыл бұрын
What, no Pops today?
@MassaMainio Жыл бұрын
Always wanted to visit since i saw Police Academy 2 as a child, one of the coolest spots i’ve ever seen
@TroutWest3 жыл бұрын
The old zoo... Not the new zoo... but the old zoo.
@californiathroughmylens3 жыл бұрын
Yep, the old zoo! haha
@ednachinchilla70912 жыл бұрын
There’s also a big pool looking thing but it’s hidden
@Meng4Now3 жыл бұрын
This is Zed's gang hideout from Police Academy 2!!!
@larry1824Ай бұрын
Its still so great i hope it gets sold and saved
@ExitThrutheGiftShop2 жыл бұрын
Surprised how many of the enclosures still exist! Our old zoo in Vancouver is mostly gone except for the polar bear enclosure.
@oliversch72713 жыл бұрын
So Josh you got me thinking the last time I went to the old zoo was probably the last time I was at the zoo probably back in the 60s Probably like the same time Lion country Safari was around in Irvine
@cmichaelhaugh85173 жыл бұрын
Old LA never gets old.
@MarksKicksOnRoute663 жыл бұрын
Josh if I remember correctly Threes Company opening scene was shot here. Great video!
@mixeddrinks81003 жыл бұрын
I would be careful if you going with kids too, I have seen needles there aside from the weed and urine smell. But overall a pretty cool short stop if you going to check out the observatory or the zoo. Haven't been to the observatory in ages, heard they started charging parking fees.
@Jimmymw33 жыл бұрын
Ahhh about 6-7 years ago my buddy and I went and he got covered in fleas 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@jefferyblack38383 жыл бұрын
That would be a cool hike
@RA-hx9uc3 жыл бұрын
There's definitely still critters on exhibit....MRSA!
@stevegoodwin49142 жыл бұрын
Tiny enclosures
@andyleo84183 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised the homeless haven't taken over that place. Maybe they should. 😆
@robertturner13083 жыл бұрын
I think that the old enclosure could be turned into a bouldering park for the public to rock climb. Just add some padding to the ground and it could be fun. Might be a new life for it.
@violetbf37733 жыл бұрын
Old L.A. Zoo is a classic lol We’ve been there many times, and yet, you just show me new areas that I haven’t seen before 😄 Awesome vídeo Josh!
@AAAPIZZABROS6 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@marcossoberanes3 жыл бұрын
Amazing your video you have amazing content
@wenigdabei3 жыл бұрын
Men would be lost without adventure :D have fun !
@nicolemeece94853 жыл бұрын
Have you ever been to the notorious picnic table with the haunted tree on it where the lovebirds lost their lives?😳👻
@keldoss7672 жыл бұрын
What time does the hiking Trail close?🤔
@christinerolle38763 жыл бұрын
Interesting.!! Thank you Josh again.
@thecubbybros38853 жыл бұрын
Love this! We explored the zoo too : @
@ednapuckett10423 жыл бұрын
Where was the old ranger’s office located?
@ChrisHazz3 жыл бұрын
As soon as I saw the thumbnail I though anchor man.
@pappysproductions3 жыл бұрын
Another great video, my man!
@TheChuyDewy3 жыл бұрын
went there a week ago wayyy too many people when i went Kids were spray painting in broad dayligght I could barley breathe going up the stairs of that enclosure....
@VisualxxKhaos3 жыл бұрын
:(
@wxlfbeats74052 жыл бұрын
anyone got the address to go here ?
@marcussmith4913 Жыл бұрын
hollywood hills you can see it labeled clear as day when you google maps hollywood.
@Albert13tv3 жыл бұрын
interesting location
@relaxingvideosnorthwest36463 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@Cruzitos.construction3 жыл бұрын
Where is located ?
@Zipstone3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@miahmarieeeeee3 жыл бұрын
💯
@vincentsanchez74113 жыл бұрын
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@mycatsheenacashappid42403 жыл бұрын
Cool
@MudLifeCito5043 жыл бұрын
I have to go when I go back to LA
@californiathroughmylens3 жыл бұрын
It's fun to explore for sure!
@jantelagen42623 жыл бұрын
Finally a zoo! Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪
@californiathroughmylens3 жыл бұрын
haha, a different zoo than normal!
@jantelagen42623 жыл бұрын
@@californiathroughmylens Haha yeah, hope you can show us an open one too someday
@Whocares.........3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh!
@californiathroughmylens3 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@jkausg3 жыл бұрын
Went there in 2019
@robertchilders86984 ай бұрын
Went there in 1939! Had my picture taken with my twin brother by the L.A. Times- on the front page! It was a wonderful zoo! All of L.A. was wonderful then!