Calling All
Animal Lovers
Symbolically Adopt any animal at The living desert
The Adopt! Program enables us to work more closely with desert animal groups and conservation partners. On the ground we are developing practical, innovative programs to protect and restore key species and habitats. Around the world we are working to EMPOWER communities AS CONSERVATIONISTS, restore habitat, and increase species. Here at the zoo your adoption provides funds for animal care and habitat improvement.
Advocate $50 | Naturalist $100 | Protector $250 | Preservationist $500 | Preservation Champion $1000 | Conservation Leader $2500 | |
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Animal Plush | small | small | small | large | large | |
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Golf Cart Tour | for 2 | for 4 | for 6 | |||
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Behind the Scenes Experience | for 6 |
For more information, please contact the Adopt department at (760) 346-5694 ext. 2164 or Adopt@LivingDesert.org.

Animal
Adoption
Details
- No ownership rights are conferred by this adoption. All animals stay at The Living Desert and remain under the care of our animal care team
- Not every animal has a corresponding animal plush, photo or fact sheet. If your animal is not available, another plush may be substituted
- Please allow at least 2 weeks to process and mail orders, especially during December
- To ensure timely delivery, adoptions made during the week of Christmas are available for pick-up only. Please remember, animals may temporarily be off-habitat
- All adoption contributions are tax-deductible, as allowed by law
Shipping Information:
Postage is free within the continental US. Adoptions sent outside the continental US must be completed by telephone and pay additional postage.


Adopt a Train Today!
Our model train exhibit features a G-scale railroad providing a miniature view of the Coachella Valley’s historic past, including real plants, climate zones, and more. Your train adoption provides support for continued maintenance and upgrades. A train adoption is the perfect gift for the train enthusiast in your life.
For more information on Train Adoption, please call (760) 346-5694 or email Adopt@LivingDesert.org