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Starting October 1, The Living Desert will become a cashless facility. For your convenience, reverse ATMs will be available on-site to convert cash to a prepaid debit card for a $1 transaction fee. Click here to learn more.

Ticket Pricing

Adult (18+):

$39.95

Child/Youth (3-17):

$29.95

Children under 3 years old are free.

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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!
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Wildlife Safari Connection at the Safari Stage – 10:00am

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Zoo Location

47900 Portola Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260

Parking for The Living Desert is free.

Zoo News

Help Us Name the Baby Patas Monkey!

Latest Happenings
She needs a name… and you can help us choose it! Born on May 3, 2025, the youngest member of our patas monkey family represents the third…
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For the First Time EVER…

Latest Happenings
For the first time in The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens’ 55-year history, we’ve welcomed a troop of primates to the Zoo! Now, the wait is (almost)…
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How the Bobcat Kittens Found Their Home

Animal Care & Wellbeing
The bobcat kittens have been busy making The Living Desert — and your hearts — their home. But before they found their fur-ever home at Eagle Canyon,…
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Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe

Sustainability
Looking for a flavorful, plant-based meal that doesn’t skimp out on that classic, grill-out feel? This Portobello Mushroom Burger blends bold flavor and wholesome ingredients together just…
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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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