The Wild is Waiting

Discover the wonder of the world’s deserts at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.

Ticket Pricing

Adult (18+):

$39.95

Child/Youth (3-17):

$29.95

Children under 3 years old are free.

Become a Member at The Living Desert!

Get free admission for one year, access to exclusive member-only programming and events, discounted tours, camps, and experiences, and MORE!

Your membership pays for itself in as few as two visits.

 

NEW! Zoo members also get exclusive discounts at 50+ Coachella Valley businesses, including dining, shopping, lodging, and attractions!

October 1 - May 31

8:00am – 5:00pm

Last admission at 4:00pm

June 1 - September 30

7:00am – 1:30pm

Last admission at 12:30pm

Today at the Zoo

Join us for Keeper Connections for an interactive opportunity to learn more about the animals in our care from an animal care expert!
Featured:

Mountain Lion Connection at Eagle Canyon – 10:30am

Zoo Location

Parking for The Living Desert is free.

Zoo News

The Desert Ghost

Conservation
By: Dr. Luis Ramirez Yanez, Curator of Conservation The Sonoran pronghorn, often called the “desert ghost,” is a rare and remarkable animal found in the hot, dry…
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The Living Desert Supports Proposition 4

Conservation
This November, you’ll have the opportunity to vote on Proposition 4, an initiative that allocates a $10 billion bond package in California for safe drinking water, wildfire…
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Foxpaws Fall 2024

Publications
The latest issue of foxpaws is here! Flip through the fall 2024 issue to learn about the latest happenings from The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, including:
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Saving Snakes

Conservation
By: Katie Shaw, Conservation Social Scientist Convincing people to change their attitudes and behaviors toward snakes can be quite challenging, which is why we need conservationists who…
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