Roundup: New $1-billion hotel coming to L.A.; Butterfly Jungle at San Diego’s Wild Animal Park; Dogs travel 2,000 miles for canine cancer

Good morning, travelers. Aloha Friday!

Los Angeles | Wilshire Grand hotel out — new Korean Air buildings in. Within this space will be a $1-billion hotel plus retail space. Read: South Korean firm unveils plans to put its stamp on L.A. skyline

Travel Blogosphere | Budget Travel’s This Just in tells us that butterflies are all the rage at San Diego’s  Wild Animal Park this weekend. Head on over to the Nairobi Village, where you fill find the Hidden Jungle, a tropical aviary exhibit that looks like a South American rain forest. The Butterfly Jungle will be open April 4-26. Find out more about kids activities and events on the zoo calendar page. Note: Although connected to the San Diego Zoo, the Wild Animal Park is about 31 miles north of the San Diego Zoo.

Pet travel | How far would you take your dog for a walk? How about on a trek from Austin to Boston? It’s true. Dogs Murphy and Hudson are traveling 2,000 miles with their human Luke Robinson to raise awareness about canine cancer. [via Gadling]

– Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel & Deal blogger

[Photo: Alex Gallardo / Los Angeles Times]

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