Beth Schaefer

General Curator and Director of Animal Care at the Los Angeles Zoo

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General Curator and Director of Animal Care at the Los Angeles Zoo

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The Los Angeles Zoo reopened on August 26. There’s a limit of 1200 visitors per day. Guests and staff must wear masks. Some indoor exhibits are closed.

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