Dining and Shopping at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Treat yourself at one of our many dining and shopping options, open daily.

Dine at one of four delicious restaurants, picnic with family and friends, stay hydrated at our many water stations, order and pickup food from The Thorn Tree Grill and discover unique gifts to remember your visit.

Featuring fresh, made-to-order sandwiches and salads, soups, beverages, snacks and desserts.
Kids menu available.

Kookaburra Cafe

Serving popcorn, snacks, soft-serve ice cream, frozen drinks, and beverages.

Crash Cafe

Featuring American cuisine, burgers, sandwiches, salads, beverages, snacks and more. Kids menu available.

Thorn Tree Grill

Serving soft serve ice cream with toppings, milkshakes, fresh fruit smoothies, ICEE beverages, coffee drinks, nachos, fresh popcorn, draft beer, wine and more.

Safari Soft Serve

Serving fresh, made-to-order churros, soft-serve ice cream, frozen drinks, and beverages.

Churro Stop

There are a number of picnic areas available for guests on a first-come, first-serve basis. No outside alcohol is permitted.

Picnic Areas

Water stations are available throughout the Zoo.

Water stations

take home more than
memories

Located in the entry plaza, Suzan and Bill Appel Gift Shop is open daily and features a curated selection of zoo memorabilia, souvenirs, unique gifts and more to remember your visit.

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Treat yourself at one of our many dining and shopping options, open daily.