# L.A. Zoo Under Fire from Grand Jury

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Podcast: [Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113)
Published: 2026-06-17T06:00:48+00:00
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The L.A. Zoo is under fire after a damning grand jury report exposes crumbling infrastructure, plummeting memberships, and a broken funding model — while still earning praise for its animal care and education. Membership dropped 23% in a year, exhibits are neglected, and its key funder, GLAZA, is now in litigation. Yet, the zoo remains resilient, and city leaders say they’re ready to tackle the challenges head-on. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0b501f4fb1861bfd

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