With the temperature soaring to 100 degrees, some animals are lucky to have a pool in which to take a dip. For the two-legged guests -- meaning the human kind -- there are misters, fans spraying down a mist to cool off.

The map for Los Angeles Zoo is very detailed but doesn't help you plan your visit. If anything, it makes for a good checklist that you can cross off the exhibits you see. Make sure to visit early in the morning because you'll need a few hours to get through the zoo.