The Wild is Waiting
Discover the wonder of the world’s deserts at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.
Ticket Pricing
Adult (18+):
$39.95
Child/Youth (3-17):
$29.95
Children under 3 years old are free.
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October 1 - May 31
8:00am – 5:00pm
Last admission at 4:00pm
June 1 - September 30
7:00am – 1:30pm
Last admission at 12:30pm
Today at the Zoo
Join us for Keeper Connections for an interactive opportunity to learn more about the animals in our care from an animal care expert!
Zoo News
Veterinary Care Update: Nia
Animal Care & WellbeingCan 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,…
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Zoya’s Enduring Legacy
Animal Care & WellbeingDear friends, We recently said goodbye to Zoya, the much-loved Amur leopard, who, at the remarkable age of 21, was among the oldest of her species in…
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United for the Desert: A Time to Give...
ConservationAs this season of gratitude approaches each year, we all pause to reflect on what we are most grateful for. At The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens,…
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The Desert Ghost
ConservationBy: Dr. Luis Ramirez Yanez, Curator of Conservation The Sonoran pronghorn, often called the “desert ghost,” is a rare and remarkable animal found in the hot, dry…
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