Planned Giving
Leave a Legacy that Protects our Desert’s Wildlife and Wild Places
By including The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in your will, trust, or estate plan, you can extend your love of wildlife far into the future. Your legacy gift will enable us to advance desert conservation, elevate education programs to inspire the next generation of wildlife protectors, and uphold the highest standards of care for every animal at the Zoo — all while ensuring your loved ones are provided for.
Create Your Will
The Living Desert has partnered with FreeWill to offer an easy, secure way to create or update your will — at no cost to you! In just 20 minutes, you can gain peace of mind for you and your family, and, if you choose, include a charitable bequest to The Living Desert.
Report Your Legacy Gift
If you’ve already included The Living Desert in your estate plan, please let us know! We would love to celebrate your commitment and ensure your intentions are honored. FreeWill provides a simple way to notify us of your gift. Reporting your gift and does not create any obligations now or in the future.
Designate Your Beneficiaries
You can also support The Living Desert by naming the Zoo as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, retirement account, 401(k), or IRA. FreeWill will walk you through the process step-by-step, helping you create a gift that reflects your values and makes a lasting impact for desert wildlife.
*Please consult your tax adviser or qualified attorney for advice on achieving specific goals for your estate.
We are Here to Guide You!
For further information, please contact us via:
Telephone: 760-346-5694
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 760-568-9685
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92264
EIN: 95-3385354
The Living Desert is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Contributions may be deductible for income tax purposes as provided by law. Please
consult your tax advisor.