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12 Oct

Wild at Heart: ZooCamp for Adults

Education Program
Unleash your inner wild child at Wild at Heart - ZooCamp for Adults at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens! Dive into the fascinating world of desert animals and conservation through immersive, hands-on experiences with our incredible zoo professionals...
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15 Oct

Walking Club

Members Only
Ready to start your day off on the WILD SIDE? Join The Living Desert’s members-only walking program and explore the world's deserts before most people have even had breakfast! Choose between a ¾ mile stroll or 1 ¼ journey to enjoy the sights and soun...
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15 Oct

Me & You at the Zoo

Free with Admission
Join us for an hour of guided exploration and fun experiential activities, designed for toddlers and their accompanying adults.
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15 Oct

Hoppy Hour

Free with Admission
Indulge your appetite for adventure at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens' Hoppy Hour — no passport required! Transport yourself to the enchanting land Down Under, right here in the heart of the Coachella Valley! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday fro...
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19 Oct

Saturday Mini ZooCamp

Education Program
Step into the wonders of the natural world with our one-day ZooCamp, specially designed for budding naturalists in grades K-3! Your child's curiosity will soar as they engage with wildlife like never before.
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26 Oct

Native Plant Sale

Purchase your own California native desert plants – propagated on-site at The Living Desert – to start your own home garden! This plant sale is open to the public and does not include admission to the Zoo.
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26 Oct

Howl-O-Ween

Free with Admission
Don't miss the Coachella Valley's favorite, family-friendly Halloween celebration, Howl-O-Ween at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens! On October 26 and 27, guests of all ages are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes and celebrate the season...
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02 Nov

Coffee and Conservation: Native Use of Plants and Conservation

Members Only
Members are invited to discover how The Living Desert is pioneering desert conservation and learn about the impactful work our team is doing here at the Zoo and in desert ecosystems worldwide — directly from the teams leading the charge — while enjoy...
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11 Nov

Zoo Families: Wildly Diverse

Education Program
Not all animal families look alike! This family program invites you and your pride to learn about the animal families here at The Living Desert. It includes an up-close animal experience, storytime, crafts, a tram tour, and admission to the Zoo after...
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ZooCamp
25 Nov

Fall ZooCamp

Education Program
Designed for budding naturalists in grades K-6, our three-day ZooCamp is a hands-on gateway to the wonders of the natural world! Watch your child’s curiosity soar as they engage in exciting wildlife adventures, from up-close animal encounters to crea...
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25 Nov

WildLights: Members-Only Preview

Evening Events
Presented by the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, WildLights is back and brighter than ever — and you can be the first to see it! This year’s event features dazzling photo-ops are all throughout the park, and nightly holiday music keeps the che...
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26 Nov

WildLights

Evening Events
WildLights invites guests to see the Zoo in a whole new light! This year’s event features an enhanced light design with three million lights throughout the park, live nightly entertainment, Instagram-worthy festive photo ops, delectable wintertime tr...
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19 Dec

WildLights: 18+ Night

Evening Events
WildLights Adult Night (18+) invites guests to see the Zoo in a whole new light! This year’s event features a new, enhanced light design with three million lights throughout the park, live nightly entertainment, Instagram-worthy festive photo ops, de...
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23 Dec

Zookeeper Academy

Education Program
This career-based camp will explore what goes into caring for the animals at The Living Desert and ensuring their health and wellbeing. With the guidance of the Learning and Engagement staff, campers will learn about and assist with the jobs that are...
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27 Dec

Winter Mini ZooCamp

Education Program
Step into the wonders of the natural world with our one-day ZooCamp, specially designed for budding naturalists in grades K-6! Your child’s curiosity will soar as they engage with wildlife like never before.
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ZooCamp
02 Jan

Winter ZooCamp

Education Program
Designed for budding naturalists in grades K-6, our three-day ZooCamp is a hands-on gateway to the wonders of the natural world! Watch your child’s curiosity soar as they engage in exciting wildlife adventures, from up-close animal encounters to crea...
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07 Feb

International Desert Conservation Summit

The Living Desert invites you to attend our Fourth Annual International Desert Conservation Summit from February 7-9, 2024. This year’s Summit will showcase a collection of leading-edge conservation experts from around the world dedicated to saving t...
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22 Feb

Saturday Winter Mini ZooCamp

Education Program
Step into the wonders of the natural world with our one-day ZooCamp, specially designed for budding naturalists in grades K-6! Your child’s curiosity will soar as they engage with wildlife like never before.
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Today at the Zoo

8:00am - 4:30pm

Australian Adventures

8:30am

Rhino Encounter* (Advanced reservations recommended)

8:30am

Giraffe Connection at the Giraffe Care and Conservation Center

9:00am - 3:00pm

Giraffe Feeding*

9:00am - 4:30pm

Carousel*

9:00am

Grasslands Connection at the Cheetah Habitat

9:30am

Rhino Connection at the McCarthy Overlook

10:00am

Village Reptile Connection at Village WaTuTu

10:30am

Mountain Lion Connection at Eagle Canyon

11:00am

Warthog Connection at the Warthog Habitat


Programming and timing subject to change.

*additional cost.