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Desert Conservation is the mission of The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Desert Conservation is the mission of The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.

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Desert Conservation in Action

Our Mission is Conservation in Action : Collaborating with conservation organizations around the world; Preserving and restoring a portion of the Colorado Desert in its natural state; Building insurance populations of desert animals and plants threatened with extinction; Fostering an awareness of and appreciation for the variety of plants and animals in worldwide desert ecosystems; and, Promoting and ensuring environmental, energy and natural resource sustainability for The Living Desert and Coachella Valley region

We need your help to save species. The following sections provide an opportunity for you to learn more about The Living Desert’s conservation projects.

Conservation Field Projects

Through various projects and collaborations, we are dedicated to reintroduction and recovery efforts for species around the world.

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Reintroduction and Recovery Efforts

The Living Desert works locally and globally on community-based conservation programs to balance conservation efforts and improve the lives of local populations.

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Community Based Conservation

Through cooperative projects and initiatives, The Living Desert is committed to advancing the areas of field research to enhance species conservation efforts around the world.

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Field Research

Through global efforts, building the next generation of conservationists and conservation technology is a priority of The Living Desert.

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Technology Development and Capacity Building

Through financial grants and support to NGO organizations in the field, The Living Desert works to enhance species conservation efforts around the world.

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Financial Grants and Support

Conservation at the Zoo

Through innovative programs and initiatives, The Living Desert focuses on technological and scientific advancements in the fields of animal husbandry, behavior, cooperative breeding programs, and more.

Research and Conservation efforts at the zoo. Click for more information.

Research and Conservation

The Living Desert serves as a leader on a number of Species Survival Plans, Federal Reintroduction Prore about The Living Desert Species Survival Plans and Conservation Leadership programs and other conservation initiatives.

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Conservation Leadership

We foster a culture of sustainability throughout the zoo with on-grounds programming, education efforts, and zoo-wide initiatives.

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Habitat Preservation and Restoration

The Living Desert leads local efforts to educate and inspire the Coachella Valley on tortoise conservation.

Conservation education at efforts at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Click to learn more.

Conservation Education

take action

Join our mission to save endangered species and help educate people about our fragile ecosystem.

There are myriad ways to get involved. Donate money, volunteer your time, adopt an animal, take action.

Contact us today to learn how you can support the preservation of our desert’s natural state.

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