The Wild is Waiting

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

Adult (18+):

$39.95

Child/Youth (3-17):

$29.95

Children under 3 years old are free.

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Get free admission, reciprocal or discounted admission to 150 partners, exclusive event invitations, and discounted tours and experiences!

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

NEW! Zoo members also get exclusive discounts at 30+ Coachella Valley businesses, including dining, shopping, lodging, and attractions!

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June 1 – September 30

7:00am – 1:30pm

Last admission at 12:30pm

October 1 - May 31

8:00am – 5:00pm

Last admission at 4:00pm

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:

African Painted Dog Keeper Connection – 9:30am

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Zoo Location

47900 Portola Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260

Parking for The Living Desert is free.

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Rhino Encounter

Giraffe Feeding

Hiking Trails

Pride of the Desert Campaign

Camps and Family Programs

Conservation

Zoo News

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Latest Happenings
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens has added an exciting series of new benefits to Zoo memberships! Zoo members are now entitled to exclusive discounts at more than 50 of your favorite…
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Two New Chicks

Animal Care & Wellbeing
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is currently celebrating two new additions to one of the world’s most endangered bird species! Born to Bastet (mom) and Ra…
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The Living Desert

Spur-winged Lapwing Chicks

Animal Care & Wellbeing
The Living Desert is delighted to introduce the newest members of the African aviary —four adorable spur-winged lapwing chicks! Hatched during the week of April 29 to…
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Celebrating Crawler

Animal Care & Wellbeing
On May 10, one of The Living Desert’s eldest residents, Crawler the bobcat, celebrated his 22nd birthday. Crawler, originally from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, is one of the…
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Walk on the Wild Side

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African Safari

Venture into the heart of the savanna and discover some of Africa’s most notable wildlife, such as giraffe, black rhino, cheetahs, zebras, and more!
Go on Safari
wallaby

Australian Adventures

Go down under and walk among wallabies in this immersive habitat. Vibrant budgies fly overhead as Bennett’s wallabies bounce alongside you. You may even hear the kookaburras sing!
Travel Down Under
Wild Americas

Wild Americas

Explore the desert ecosystems of North America and learn about the diverse wildlife that calls the desert home. From foxes and coyotes to cats big and small, you’ll be able to explore all the animals that live right in our backyard!
Explore the Frontier
Botanical Gardens

Botanical Gardens

Wander through our Gardens and discover a diverse array of flora from the Kokerboom tree to the Saguaro cactus, each telling a unique story of survival and beauty in arid environments.
Uncover Botanical Marvels
Hiking Trails

Nature and Hiking Trails

Embark on a desert journey from the easy Discovery Loop through peaceful woodlands to the thrilling Wilderness Loop for the ultimate hiking challenge, each trail offering a unique glimpse into the heart of the Colorado Desert.
Trail Blaze Your Path
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Become an Agent of Conservation

Your support makes a difference! Together, we are saving species and protecting their natural habitats in deserts, here and around the world.
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