The Lair Opens at LA Zoo

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Elise Thompson

Jim Stafford may not like spiders and snakes, but we do! The LA Zoo has just opened a new exhibit the LAIR (Living Amphibians, Invertebrates, and Reptiles). The Beat was there for the ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday. Can I just say how much I love Tom LaBonge? He is like a cross between a big, friendly puppy and your drunk uncle at Christmas. He grabbed a couple of kids out of the audience and let them have the honor of reading the city’s commemoration, and pose for the ribbon cutting. What an amazing guy!

“The unique collection in the LAIR comprises some of the rarest species among North American zoos. Over 60 species of amphibians, invertebrates, and reptiles are represented in this assortment of living jewels.”

Enjoy our photo essay below.

Elise Thompson

About Elise Thompson

Born and raised in the great city of Los Angeles, this food, culture and music-loving punk rock angeleno wants to turn you on to all that is funky, delicious and weird in the city. While Elise holds down the fort, her adventurous alter ego Kiki Maraschino is known to roam the country in search of catfish.
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