Things to do in Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles Attractions

• California Science Center
  Creating fun for all ages, the Science Center inspires learning through state-of-the-art interactive exhibits and cutting edge tools. Learning human inventions is made easy through a "hands on experience." philosophy. Explore exhibits such as Creative World, World of Life, Sketch Foundation Gallery Air and Space, Weingart Special Exhibits Gallery, Science Court, Science Plaza, and Science behind IMAX. Get into the action by examining how people plants and animals interact,  exploring human inventions,  imagining yourself travel in a real spaceship, or riding a high wire bicycle, marveling in the wonder of the Hypar, or learning about "The Science Behind IMAX."  Finish your journey by taking your children to the Amgen Center dedicated to the promotion of education and lifelong learning of science.  
  
  
• Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
  Located in the center of the nation's largest city, the Zoo today boasts more that 1.4 million visitors with more than 1,200 animals. Since 1966 when the Zoo opened, the zoo has expanded from a few native animals to various endangered species such as Arabian oryx, Sumatran rhino, Jentink's duker, zebra duker, yellow-footed rock wallaby, giant eland, gerenuk, etc..  By the 1980's, the value of the Zoo had surpassed $3.9 million and became a partner of the Condor Recovery Program. Not only does the Zoo boast some of the most exotic animals but also has an award winning botanical gardens with more than 800 plant species and 7,400 individual plants. Hosting various programs such as Family programs, Youth programs, Zoo camp, Community groups, Zoo shows & Activiities and lectures, Los Angeles Zoo has something for everyone.
  
  
• Hollywood Boulevard
  Expience the excitement of a place where dreams are made, where stars are born, where fashions are created and where legends are told. Saciate your curiosity at any of the attractions such as: Walk of Fame, Mann's Theatre, and Hollywood at Highland complex. Taking years in the making the new Hollywood seemed to "spring up" over night and is the cornerstone of neon-lights, entertainment, shopping, and discovery. Starting from Hollywood Boulevard from Highland, walk up the famous "red carpet" road, browse the Hollywood stories engraved into the mosaic, see pillars topped with elephants tower over the main plaza, savour clips from D. Griffith's classic move "intolerance", and recline in oversized casting couche with a photo of the Hollywood sign. Finish with a nice shopping spree for memorabilia, souvenirs and California fashions that will make you look like a Hollywood star.