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.
Become a Member at The Living Desert!
Get free admission for one year, access to exclusive member-only programming and events, discounted tours, camps, and experiences, and MORE!
Your membership pays for itself in as few as two visits.
NEW! Zoo members also get exclusive discounts at 50+ Coachella Valley businesses, including dining, shopping, lodging, and attractions!
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
Clear Danger: How to Make Glass Surfaces at...
SustainabilityBy: 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…
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We’re Splashing Into Summer!
Latest HappeningsRising 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…
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California Officially Recognizes World Desert Day
Latest HappeningsThe 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…
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Join Coyote Peterson for the International Desert Conservation...
Latest HappeningsDeserts 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…
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