Admissions, Hours & Directions

Located in Palm Desert and just 15 minutes from Palm Springs, The Living Desert's mission is desert conservation through preservation, education and appreciation. Click here to become a member. Campers learn about plants and animals, the environment (including our own desert) and what it's like to work at a zoo Quarters for Conservation. Choose a Conservation Project and help protect wild animals and plants around the planet! You can become an important part of The Living Desert's conservation efforts through our Adopt! Program.

Season Hours:

Open every day October 1 to May 31
9:00am to 5:00pm
Last admission at 4:00pm.
Closed December 25

Summer Hours:

Open every day June 1 to September 30
8:00am to 1:30pm
Last admission at 1:00pm

Admission Rates

General Admission
Seniors (62+)
Military
Children (Ages 3 - 12)
Children under 3

Season

$12.50
$11.00
$11.00
$7.50
Free

Summer

$12.75
$11.25
$11.25
$7.75
Free

Directions

47900 Portola Ave
Palm Desert, CA
(760) 346-5694

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