Press Room | The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Media Contact

If you are a member of the media, please contact us for interviews, images, or additional information.

Erin Scott Senior Manager of Marketing and Public Relations

Phone: 760-346-5694 Email: escott@LivingDesert.org

Photo & Video Image Use Policy

Upon entering The Living Desert, you acknowledge and agree that you may be photographed or videotaped and any such image may be used for advertising or commercial purposes (including, but not limited to: social media, print, television, online, website, and promotional purposes) at the discretion of The Living Desert.

Media Policies

No person may sell or promote for commercial purpose, any image, video, or other medium taken while visiting The Living Desert without contractual permission granted by The Living Desert. The use of The Living Desert’s facilities for artistic purposes including commercials, TV shows, publication shoots, and model shoots must be approved and scheduled through The Living Desert’s Marketing and Public Relations Department.

Recent Press Releases

Click on the links below to view recent press releases.

Press Release	Date	View
USA TODAY HONORS WILDLIGHTS WITH 10 BEST READERS’ CHOICE TRAVEL AWARD FOR BEST ZOO LIGHTS 2022	12/16/22	Read It
THE LIVING DESERT RETURNS TO REGULAR PARK HOURS, REOPENS HIKING TRAILS & ANNOUNCES ANNUAL EVENTS	9/29/22	Read It
ROSE AND SAGE ARRIVE SAFELY TO THE LIVING DESERT ZOO AND GARDENS	9/23/22	Read It
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Now A Certified Autism Center™ To Further Enhance Accessibility, Joins Community-Wide Initiative	8/25/22	Read It
READY TO WORK ON THE WILD SIDE? THE LIVING DESERT IS HIRING!	8/11/22	Read It
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens' Conservation Partner Receives Prestigious Ranger Award Recognition from Leading Conservation Organization	8/3/22	Read It
THE LIVING DESERT ZOO AND GARDENS TO RESUME SUMMER OPERATING HOURS ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1	6/1/22	Read It
PALM DESERT BREW AT THE ZOO OFFERS WIDE SELECTION OF LOCAL/REGIONAL BEERS AND BITES	5/5/22	Read It
THE LIVING DESERT'S ONE-MONTH-OLD GIRAFFE HAS A NAME: COLE	3/24/22	Read It
INSTALLATION NEARLY COMPLETE FOR GLOW IN THE PARK	3/23/22	Read It
IT’S A GIRL! THE LIVING DESERT WELCOMES A HEALTHY GIRAFFE CALF TO THE HERD	2/22/22	Read It
THE LIVING DESERT’S MOJAVE MAXINE EMERGES FROM HIBERNATION, SIGNALING SPRING IS HERE	2/9/22	Read It
OH BOY! OH BOY! THE LIVING DESERT WELCOMES FIRST-EVER ADDRA GAZELLE CALVES	1/5/22	Read It
CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING OF THE LIVING DESERT’S NEW RHINO SAVANNA ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12	11/8/21	Read It
THE CRASH HAS ARRIVED AT THE LIVING DESERT! THE ZOO’S NEWEST RESIDENTS, A PAIR OF BLACK RHINOS, ARRIVED SAFELY	10/22/21	Read It
CELEBRATE HOWL-O-WEEN AT THE LIVING DESERT, OCTOBER 30-31	10/19/21	Read It
THE LIVING DESERT CELEBRATES WORLD RHINO DAY TOMORROW, SEPTEMBER 22	9/21/21	Read It
TWO EASTERN BLACK RHINOS SET TO CRASH THE NEIGHBOHOOD THIS FALL AT THE LIVING DESERT ZOO AND GARDENS	5/20/21	Read It
THE LIVING DESERT ZOO AND GARDENS OPENS NEW DESERT PLANT CONSERVATION CENTER	5/10/21	Read It
VOTE FOR THE LIVING DESERT IN USA TODAY’S READERS’ CHOICE TRAVEL AWARD FOR BEST ZOO AND BEST BOTANICAL GARDEN	4/26/21	Read It
MAKE YOUR PLEDGE AND CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH THE LIVING DESERT ZOO AND GARDENS	4/20/21	Read It