Today’s Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Today’s Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm
𝙭𝙚·𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙝·𝙞·𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙨
/zəˈräfələs/
𝘢𝘥𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦
𝐷𝑒𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: (of a plant or animal) adapted to a very dry climate or habitat, or to conditions where moisture is scarce.
And, of course, The Living Desert’s botanical festival, returning this Spring!
This event is free for members or with paid park admission.
Celebrate the wonder of desert botanicals at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, home to 1,000+ plant species and 52 gardens! During this festival of desert flora, guests can…
At this year’s Xerophilous event, we are celebrating the deserts of the Americas with new garden tours as well as “Ask the Expert” opportunities with gardeners throughout specific areas during the day.
Check out our list of plants available for sale here!
𝙭𝙚·𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙝·𝙞·𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙨
/zəˈräfələs/
𝘢𝘥𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦
𝐷𝑒𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: (of a plant or animal) adapted to a very dry climate or habitat, or to conditions where moisture is scarce.
And, of course, The Living Desert’s botanical festival, returning this Spring!
This event is free for members or with paid park admission.
Celebrate the wonder of desert botanicals at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, home to 1,000+ plant species and 52 gardens! During this festival of desert flora, guests can…
At this year’s Xerophilous event, we are celebrating the deserts of the Americas with new garden tours as well as “Ask the Expert” opportunities with gardeners throughout specific areas during the day.
Check out our list of plants available for sale here!
Ticket Pricing
Visit with our botanical experts and conservation partners in The Legacy Garden from 9:00am–1:30 pm and explore our plant sale from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.
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9:00am-10:30am |
Coffee and Cactus: Sip on coffee or mimosas* while you shop at the California native plant sale. These plants have all been propagated on site at The Living Desert. |
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9:30am |
Ethnobotanical Garden Tour |
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9:30am |
Ask the Experts at Mojave Garden and Tribute Garden |
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10:30am |
North American Deserts Tour Explore the following gardens with our Gardens Team: Mojave Garden, Upper Colorado Garden, and Yuman Garden |
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10:30am |
Ask the Experts at Baja Garden (Part 1) and Wild Prairies |
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11:30am |
Lunch break: We encourage guests to head to the newly opened Bighorn Cafe. |
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12:00pm |
Bighorn Mountain Landscape Renovations Chat: On the back patio of Bighorn Cafe |
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12:45pm |
Cactus Garden Tour Explore the following gardens with our Gardens Team: Sonoran Foothills, Opuntia Garden, Columnar Cactus Garden, and Barrel Cactus Garden |
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12:45pm |
Ask the Experts at Chihuahuan Garden and Baja Garden (Part 2) |
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1:30pm-3:00pm |
Cocktail Garden: Join us for live entertainment and a selection of beer, wine, and a special botanical cocktail.* The Cocktail Garden will be located across from the Desert Plant Propagation Center (near the Carousel). |
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2:00pm |
Desert Plant Conservation Center Tour |
Schedule Subject to change.
*Beverages available for purchase.
