Help Us Name the Baby Patas Monkey!
This contest is now closed! Thank you so much to everyone who followed along and voted. She needs a name… and you can help us choose it! Born on May…
For the First Time EVER…
For the first time in The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens’ 55-year history, we’ve welcomed a troop of primates to the Zoo! Now, the wait is (almost) over… Be among…
From the Coachella Valley to Zimbabwe, Our Work and Care Go Global 🦏🌍
From April 14-21, Dr. James Danoff-Burg, Vice President of Conservation, and Katie Shaw, Conservation Social Scientist at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens worked in partnership with Imvelo Safari Lodges…
Greetings From the Rhino Barn
We’re happy to share that Nia is doing exceptionally well after her procedure this past Thursday. She is enthusiastically engaging with her care team, eagerly munching on her favorite browse,…
Veterinary Care Update: Nia
Can a rhino go to the doctor? Not exactly — but when you’re as special as Nia, the doctors come to you! As you may know, Nia, the black rhino,…
Building Capacity with our Kenyan Partners
By: Katie Shaw, Conservation Social Scientist Samburu, Kenya is a beautiful place, home to several species that are unique to the region. But like many other places, it is experiencing…
Celebrating World African Painted Dog Day
By: Mary Thomas, Coordinator of Conservation Biology Collaboration between partners is essential to making a conservation effort successful, especially when working with highly endangered species, like The Living Desert Zoo…
Happy Birthday, Nia!
On August 20, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens celebrated Nia’s 6th birthday! She received a refreshing watermelon cake — perfect for a summer celebration — as well as some…
Two New Chicks
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is currently celebrating two new additions to one of the world’s most endangered bird species! Born to Bastet (mom) and Ra (dad), two waldrapp…