Conservation Programs

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.



Peninsular Pronghorn Conservation


In March 2006, The Living Desert with U.S. and Mexican partners translocated 25 endangered Peninsular pronghorn, Antilocapra americana peninsularis, to La Choya Peninsula in El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve (VBR) of Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Mexican Wolf Conservation


The decline of the Mexican wolf began in the early 20th century when gray wolves became the focus of government-sponsored predator extermination programs.

Desert Pupfish Refuge


The Living Desert has three ponds stocked with desert pupfish of the Salton Sea / San Felipe Creek lineage and is dedicated to preserving this endangered fish.

Conservation in the Sahara


The Living Desert is a founding partner and participant in the Sahelo-Saharan Interest Group and the Sahara Conservation Fund.

Studbooks


A studbook is a true record of the history of an animal population held by zoos.

Species Survival Plans (SSPs) and
Population Management Plans (PMPs)


SSPs and PMPs are cooperative management and conservation programs of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.