Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Desert wildlife conservation center in Palm Desert, United States.
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens extends across 1,200 acres, displaying more than 450 animals and 1,600 plant species from desert regions worldwide.
The facility opened in 1970 through collaboration between multiple Coachella Valley communities to protect and showcase the natural desert environment of California.
Educational programs at the zoo introduce visitors to Native American desert cultivation methods and traditional uses of indigenous desert plants.
Summer operating hours run from 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM due to extreme desert temperatures, while winter hours extend from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The facility maintains three desert hiking trails that connect directly to the Santa Rosa Mountains, allowing visitors to experience natural desert landscapes.
Location: Palm Desert
Website: https://livingdesert.org
GPS coordinates: 33.69648,-116.35179
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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