This seems to be a rather rusting zebra. But taking its picture prompted me to find out what the school buildings are that it's lurking around - we've heard the morning bell ringing; seen students head into classrooms - and it turns out that it's a Magnet Center offshoot for North Hollywood High School (a quick 10-minute bus ride away), which concentrates on biological sciences, and gives students hands-on experience working with zoo animals (mainly, because of age-based legislation, the petting zoo and things like peacocks and llamas until they're seniors) - as well as working with the Autry, the LA River, and so one. How amazing! What an incredible experience - obviously if one wants to become a zookeeper, but also a veterinarian, a conservationist, whatever ... I quote from their website:
"The North Hollywood High School Zoo Magnet Center inspires and develops our students’ interests in biological and zoological sciences by providing relevant, hands-on instruction to extend learning beyond the classroom. The Zoo Magnet is recognized by the American Association of Zookeepers as one of only six high schools in the nation partnered with the a working zoo. Our close proximity and ongoing collaboration with the Los Angeles Zoo, Autry Museum of the American West, and Griffith Park Rangers facilitates implementation of unique internships, animal science courses, and interdisciplinary, magnet-themed curriculum."
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