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.
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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!
Zoo News
Water We Up To?
Animal Care & WellbeingHere at The Living Desert, we have carefully developed habitats and enriching experiences that reflect nature and encourage the desert critters in our care to engage in…
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Vulture Conservation and The Living Desert
ConservationBy: Jared Moeller, Animal Care Curator The Living Desert is proud to lead a long-term conservation and research initiative in Mongolia. The Ikh Nart Nature Reserve was…
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Building Capacity with our Kenyan Partners
ConservationBy: Katie Shaw, Conservation Social Scientist Samburu, Kenya is a beautiful place, home to several species that are unique to the region. But like many other places,…
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Desert Species are Cool!
Animal Care & WellbeingAt The Living Desert, we specialize in caring for desert animals. These native species have adapted over eons to be perfectly suited to their home and are…
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