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LA Wildlife Crossing Opens

Los Angeles unveils world's largest wildlife crossing to safely connect animal populations.

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Nov 6, 2026

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LA Wildlife Crossing Opens

Los Angeles unveils world's largest wildlife crossing to safely connect animal populations.

In brief

Los Angeles unveils world's largest wildlife crossing to safely connect animal populations. Los Angeles completes Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, a 10-lane overpass enabling animals to cross the 101 freeway safely. Originally reported by Mashable.

New wildlife crossing

An aerial view of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over a large highway.

Los Angeles completes world's largest wildlife crossing to connect animal populations safely.

Crossing details

An overhead view of the crossing, which is a large rectangle structure with several winding dirt paths and full foliage.

The crossing spans 10 lanes of traffic and connects Santa Monica Mountains to Simi Hills.

Wildlife benefits

Mountain lions, coyotes, bobcats, deer and other species will safely cross the freeway.

Live camera access

50 cameras and four thermal video cameras will track wildlife before December 2 opening.

“A single coyote trotting up the side of the currently unfinished path”

The key point

Los Angeles completes Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, a 10-lane overpass enabling animals to cross the 101 freeway safely.

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