A 5-year-old boy was attacked by a mountain lion in Malibu Creek State Park before being rescued by his father. The child was hospitalized and the lion was euthanized.

The Irvine Police Department shares tips on Facebook for coexisting with local coyotes, including supervising pets outdoors, using short leashes, and keeping yards clean to ensure safety in the community.

Lancaster's Mariposa Park is reopening after a renovation with enhanced accessibility and features, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting event on September 4.

The Baldwin Park Animal Care Center is dealing with a Strep Zoo outbreak, causing severe pneumonia in immunocompromised dogs, leading to new protocols and restrictions on intakes and adoptions.

Roxy, a Magellanic penguin at the Aquarium of the Pacific, died of an apparent infection on August 6, despite contributing to genetic diversity through a Species Survival Plan.

A video of a rare black bear sighting in Malibu Knolls has circulated online, prompting local officials to remind residents to secure trash and keep pets safe. The bear's presence indicates the importance of wildlife coexistence in urban areas.

Nearly two dozen sea lions have been rescued on the shores of Ventura and Santa Barbara, suffering from poisoning by a neurotoxin caused by an algal bloom.

Four rehabilitated sea lions were released back into the ocean in Redondo Beach, after recovering from injuries and malnourishment at the Marine Mammal Care Center.

The Los Angeles Zoo announced a record-breaking breeding season for the California condor, with 17 chicks hatched in 2024, aiding conservation efforts for the species.

Los Angeles County unanimously approves inclusive park guidelines spearheaded by Supervisors Hahn and Barger, following a disability commission member's near-mishap, to ensure parks are safe and accessible for all.

Los Angeles County opens a new Raptor Rescue center at San Dimas Canyon Nature Center, aiming to rehabilitate 250 birds annually, with a grand opening featuring a hawk release event on July 20.

Disneyland offers a special $69 ticket deal for Anaheim residents to celebrate its 69th birthday, valid for select dates between August and September.

Prado Regional Park is getting a major upgrade with federal funds to improve its campground facilities, enhancing the visitor experience with modern amenities.