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Zoo Families: Planting Memories

Saturday, April 27

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

ZOO FAMILIES: PLANTING MEMORIES

Saturday, April 27, 2024
9:30am – 12:00pm
Registration now open.

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is home to over 50 gardens! This family program invites your family to explore the wonderful world of gardens and plant memories together at The Living Desert. The event includes an up-close animal experience, planting native seeds, a craft, tram tour, and admission to the zoo afterwards.

ZOO FAMILIES: PLANTING MEMORIES

Saturday, April 27, 2024
9:30am – 12:00pm
Registration now open.

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is home to over 50 gardens! This family program invites your family to explore the wonderful world of gardens and plant memories together at The Living Desert. The event includes an up-close animal experience, planting native seeds, a craft, tram tour, and admission to the zoo afterwards.

Ticket Pricing

Members

One parent/guardian and one child

$90

Additional adult or child

$45

EBT card holder, one parent and one child

$10

Non-Members

One parent/guardian and one child

$100

Additional adult or child

$50

EBT card holder, one parent and one child

$10

*SNAP/EBT cardholders can register for this program at 10% of the listed price. See the Museums for All Program for more information.


 

Tips for Success! 

All participants need to come equipped for outdoor exploration and play and should be comfortable walking up to 50 yards on uneven terrain. Please bring: sunscreen, a hat, close-toed shoes, and a refillable water bottle.

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens follows health recommendations from the California Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the health and safety of our animals, staff, volunteers, and guests. All staff and campers are required to follow the recommended guidelines set forth by the county and state.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions:

Check-In

Program check-in will take place at the Education Gate located at the far north end of the parking lot. Signage and Education staff will be present at the Education Gate to help you find your way.

After the program concludes at 12:00pm, participants are welcome to stay and explore The Living Desert on their own until closing time at 5:00pm.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

For all cancellations initiated more than two (2) weeks prior to the event, a 50% refund will be issued.

For all cancellations initiated less than two (2) weeks prior to the event, NO REFUND will be issued.

In the event that a participant tests positive for COVID-19 within 5 days of the session’s start, that participant’s registration fee can be reserved as a credit and applied to a future program. There is a $50 administrative fee for this service, and a positive COVID-19 status with the participant’s name must be provided to zoocamp@livingdesert.org in order to reserve credit.

Forfeited fees may be considered a donation for tax purposes.

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