Clear Danger: How to Make Glass Surfaces at Home Safer for Birds

By: Dr. Kevin Guilfoyle, Sustainability and Behavior Change Coordinator Happy Migratory Bird Day! Each year, billions of birds take to the skies, migrating across the country during spring and fall….
We’re Splashing Into Summer!

Rising Temps? We’re Ready! Desert days just got a whole lot cooler now that the Bighorn Cafe and the Bill Gross and Pax Stengaard Gross Oasis Splash Pad are officially…
Pollinator Pathway Progress

By: Lou Thomas, Lead Conservation Biologist The Conservation Department is bee-yond excited to continue the Pollinator Pathway through the Coachella Valley. After building over thirty gardens in urbanized areas of…
Xerophilous Desert Plant Sale

Did you know 80% of household water in the Coachella Valley is used for irrigating yards and gardens? By planting native, you can save on your water bill while supporting…
5 Reasons We’re Excited to GLOW

The highly anticipated return of The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens’ spring lantern festival is almost here! Proudly sponsored by the City of Palm Desert and Visit Greater Palm Springs,…
California Officially Recognizes World Desert Day

The idea for World Desert Day began when we realized that, unlike World Ocean Day, Global Recycling Day, or the International Day of Forests, no holidays advocate for the value of…
Join Coyote Peterson for the International Desert Conservation Summit!

Deserts are home to some of the most unique and resilient species on Earth, but desert wildlife is in trouble. Rising temperatures and habitat loss are making it harder for…
‘Twenty-Four and Many More: Conservation Highlights from 2024

2024 has been a year of milestones and new beginnings for all of us here at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Thanks to your support, we’ve made a meaningful…
Scroll Down Memory Lane

We’re counting down to 2025 with some of your favorite memories from this past year! We played hard… And we rested hard too. We made big strides for small carnivores….