Old Los Angeles Zoo, Burbank Travel Guide

Getting There

• Public Transit

  To reach the Old Los Angeles Zoo from central Burbank, start by walking to the Burbank Downtown Metrolink Station located at 201 N Front St, Burbank, CA 91502. Take the Metrolink train on the Antelope Valley Line towards Los Angeles Union Station. Get off at the Glendale station. From the Glendale station, exit and catch the Metro Bus Line 180 or 181 heading towards 'Griffith Park'. Ride for about 15 minutes and get off at the ‘Griffith Park’ stop. From there, it's a short 10-minute walk to the Old Los Angeles Zoo at 4801 Griffith Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Follow the path leading into Griffith Park, and you will find the zoo entrance on your left.

• Walking

  If you are near the Burbank Town Center, you can walk to the Old Los Angeles Zoo. Start by heading south on N San Fernando Blvd towards W Olive Ave. Turn right onto W Olive Ave and continue for about 0.5 miles until you reach the junction with N Central Ave. Cross over and head southwest on N Central Ave. Continue straight until you reach the entrance of Griffith Park. Enter Griffith Park and follow the signs towards the Old Los Angeles Zoo, which is about a 1-mile walk into the park.

• Rideshare Service

  For a more convenient option, you can use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Open the app and set your destination to 'Old Los Angeles Zoo, 4801 Griffith Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027'. The drivers are familiar with the area and will take you directly to the zoo entrance. Depending on traffic, the ride should take around 20-30 minutes from central Burbank.