Located in the picturesque Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans, the Audubon Zoo engages guests with animals from around the world. The zoo features immersive natural habitats, including the Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle, along with lush gardens. Visitors can enjoy spectacular presentations featuring elephants and sea lions. Highlights of the zoo include rare and endangered species such as Amur leopards, whooping cranes, orangutans, the white tiger, and the elusive white alligators.

What began as a coordinated Thursday-night event has evolved into a year-round, self-guided art experience that celebrates Downtown LA’s creative community every day. Galleries, studios, and cultural spaces follow their own schedules now, so you can put together your own “art walk” whenever you’re in the neighborhood.

Spanning over 4,000 acres, Griffith Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. It has served as the backdrop for numerous films, including "Batman" and "Jurassic Park." The park is home to the Griffith Observatory, the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the Autry Museum of the American West, and the Travel Town Museum. Visitors can explore 53 miles of scenic hiking trails and enjoy swimming, biking, and horseback riding. Griffith Park is also home to the Hollywood sign, which stands on Mt. Lee.

The chilling, heartbreaking exhibits of the Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum are guaranteed to leave no visitor indifferent. Atrocities commuted during Mengistu’s Derg regime are laid bare, to be processed at your own pace or with an English-speaking guide. The museum operates on donations alone; entry is free of charge.