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02 Dec

Virtual Travel Night

Evening Events
Did you know that The Living Desert leads small trips to extraordinary places around the world? Join us for Virtual Travel Nights on Zoom! Learn about upcoming trips with our CEO/President Allen Monroe. He’ll share what you can expect from these uniq...
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03 Dec

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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03 Dec

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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03 Dec

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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06 Dec

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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07 Dec

Coffee and Conservation: Habitat Restoration

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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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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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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18 Jan

Teacher Open House

Education Program
Teachers and educators, come discover the wonderfully wild education programs at The Living Desert and, afterward, enjoy the rest of the day at the Zoo! Join us on Saturday, August 10th, from 9:00am – 10:30am to learn more about the wonderful learnin...
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25 Jan

Wild at Heart: Adult ZooCamp

Education Program
Calling all wildlife enthusiasts and conservation champions! You’re invited to join us for a day of immersive, hands-on experiences in this special, adults-only program.
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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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15 Feb

Women in STEAM Career Day

Free with Admission
The Living Desert is committed to fostering the next generation of conservation heroes. We are hosting our third annual Women in STEAM Career Day in observation of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science to highlight women in STEAM profes...
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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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23 Apr

Spring 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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Today at the Zoo

8:30am

Giraffe Connection at the Giraffe Care and Conservation Center

8:30am

Rhino Encounter*

9:00am

Grasslands Connection at the Cheetah Habitat

9:00am - 3:00pm

Giraffe Feeding*

9:30am

Rhino Connection

10:00am

Safari Stage Connection at African Aviary

10:30am

Camel Connection

10:30am

Mountain Lion Connection in Eagle Canyon

11:00am

Warthog Connection

11:30am

Bighorn Sheep Connection

12:30pm

African Painted Dog Connection

1:30pm

Desert Reptile Connection at Village WaTuTu

2:00pm

Discovery Center Connection

2:30pm

Wild Americas Connection at Eagle Canyon

2:30pm

Rhino Encounter*


Programming and timing subject to change.

*additional cost.