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

Love Stinks!

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❤️ Roses are red,❤️ 💗 Violets are pink, 💗But let’s be honest…Sometimes, LOVE STINKS!🦨 Romantic, platonic, or just plain chaotic, spread a little (or a lot) of…
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California Officially Recognizes World Desert Day

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The idea for World Desert Day began when we realized that, unlike World Ocean Day, Global Recycling Day, or the International Day of Forests, no holidays advocate for…
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Join Coyote Peterson for the International Desert Conservation...

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‘Twenty-Four and Many More: Conservation Highlights from 2024

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2024 has been a year of milestones and new beginnings for all of us here at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Thanks to your support, we’ve…
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Your support makes a difference! Together, we are saving species and protecting their natural habitats in deserts, here and around the world.