Gray’s monitor lizard The Los Angeles Zoo will introduce its newest exhibit, The LAIR (Living Amphibians, Invertebrates and Reptiles), from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily starting Thurs., March 8 in Griffith Park at 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles.

Housing more than 60 species from around the globe, The LAIR’s six exhibit areas will feature habitats for unique and endangered species such as the world’s largest amphibian, the Chinese giant salamander.

Several species of tiny colored poison dart frogs, as well as spiny giant horned lizards, neon green Fiji Island banded iguanas and the only species of venomous lizards, the gila monster and beaded lizard, will be on view.

Fly River turtles, with their pig-noses and flippers, will also be exhibited, as well as scorpions, centipedes, and false gharials, an endangered species of crocodile found in Southeast Asia.

The array of snakes will include the Mang Shan viper from the mountains of China, the green mamba and the largest venomous snake of the Americas, the Bushmaster.

The “Care and Conservation Room,” where guests can view behind-the-scenes activities such as reptile egg storage, nursery and food preparation, are part of the zoo’s conservation programs.

Admission is $16 for adults and $11 for children ages 2 to 12. For information, call (323) 644-4200 or visit www.lazoo.org.