Me & You at the Zoo
Me & You at the Zoo
Join us for an hour of guided exploration and fun experiential activities, designed for toddlers and their accompanying adults.
Join us for an hour of guided exploration and fun experiential activities, designed for toddlers and their accompanying adults.
Indulge your appetite for adventure at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens' Hoppy Hour — no passport required! Transport yourself to the enchanting land Down Under, right here in the heart of the Coachella Valley! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm at the Kookaburra Cafe for a journey featuring all the best sights, sounds, and savory flavors! Hosted on a patio overlooking the stunning Australian Adventures habitat, you'll enjoy exclusive Hoppy Hour appetizers and half-off on the entire bar menu!
Ready to start your day off on the WILD SIDE? Join The Living Desert’s members-only walking program and explore the world's deserts before most people have even had breakfast! Choose between a ¾ mile stroll or 1 ¼ journey to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Zoo, alongside your fellow members. Visit your favorite animals, spot the newest garden blooms, and swap your favorite Zoo stories. Whether you’re a pro power-walker or enjoy a leisurely stroll, all are welcome!
Indulge your appetite for adventure at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens' Hoppy Hour — no passport required! Transport yourself to the enchanting land Down Under, right here in the heart of the Coachella Valley! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm at the Kookaburra Cafe for a journey featuring all the best sights, sounds, and savory flavors! Hosted on a patio overlooking the stunning Australian Adventures habitat, you'll enjoy exclusive Hoppy Hour appetizers and half-off on the entire bar menu!
Ready to start your day off on the WILD SIDE? Join The Living Desert’s members-only walking program and explore the world's deserts before most people have even had breakfast! Choose between a ¾ mile stroll or 1 ¼ journey to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Zoo, alongside your fellow members. Visit your favorite animals, spot the newest garden blooms, and swap your favorite Zoo stories. Whether you’re a pro power-walker or enjoy a leisurely stroll, all are welcome!
Join us at the Chaiken Nutrition Center for a behind-the-scenes look at how our team carefully prepares meals and manages the nutrition of over 600 animals every day — followed by a special feeding at the African painted dog habitat!
Join us for an hour of guided exploration and fun experiential activities, designed for toddlers and their accompanying adults.
Members are invited to discover how The Living Desert is pioneering desert conservation and learn about the impactful work our team is doing here at the Zoo and in desert ecosystems worldwide — directly from the teams leading the charge — while enjoying a complimentary coffee!
Did you know that The Living Desert leads small trips to extraordinary places around the world? Join us for Virtual Travel Nights on Zoom! Learn about upcoming trips with our CEO/President Allen Monroe. He’ll share what you can expect from these unique experiences with personal photos and entertaining anecdotes.
Join us for an hour of guided exploration and fun experiential activities, designed for toddlers and their accompanying adults.
Indulge your appetite for adventure at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens' Hoppy Hour — no passport required! Transport yourself to the enchanting land Down Under, right here in the heart of the Coachella Valley! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm at the Kookaburra Cafe for a journey featuring all the best sights, sounds, and savory flavors! Hosted on a patio overlooking the stunning Australian Adventures habitat, you'll enjoy exclusive Hoppy Hour appetizers and half-off on the entire bar menu!
Ready to start your day off on the WILD SIDE? Join The Living Desert’s members-only walking program and explore the world's deserts before most people have even had breakfast! Choose between a ¾ mile stroll or 1 ¼ journey to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Zoo, alongside your fellow members. Visit your favorite animals, spot the newest garden blooms, and swap your favorite Zoo stories. Whether you’re a pro power-walker or enjoy a leisurely stroll, all are welcome!
Indulge your appetite for adventure at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens' Hoppy Hour — no passport required! Transport yourself to the enchanting land Down Under, right here in the heart of the Coachella Valley! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm at the Kookaburra Cafe for a journey featuring all the best sights, sounds, and savory flavors! Hosted on a patio overlooking the stunning Australian Adventures habitat, you'll enjoy exclusive Hoppy Hour appetizers and half-off on the entire bar menu!
Ready to start your day off on the WILD SIDE? Join The Living Desert’s members-only walking program and explore the world's deserts before most people have even had breakfast! Choose between a ¾ mile stroll or 1 ¼ journey to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Zoo, alongside your fellow members. Visit your favorite animals, spot the newest garden blooms, and swap your favorite Zoo stories. Whether you’re a pro power-walker or enjoy a leisurely stroll, all are welcome!
Join us for an hour of guided exploration and fun experiential activities, designed for toddlers and their accompanying adults.
The Living Desert invites you to attend our Fourth Annual International Desert Conservation Summit from February 7-9, 2025. This year’s Summit will showcase a collection of leading-edge conservation experts from around the world dedicated to saving the animals, plants, and communities that call the desert home. This year, we will be awarding eight heroes from esteemed conservation organizations a total of more than $150,000 to further their impact on desert conservation.
The International Desert Conservation Summit, hosted by The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, has SOLD OUT! However, as there has been overwhelming interest from around the country, Saturday’s presentations will be livestreamed FREE on YouTube — including a presentation from Keynote Speaker, Coyote Peterson!
The Living Desert invites you to attend our Fourth Annual International Desert Conservation Summit from February 7-9, 2025. This year’s Summit will showcase a collection of leading-edge conservation experts from around the world dedicated to saving the animals, plants, and communities that call the desert home. This year, we will be awarding eight heroes from esteemed conservation organizations a total of more than $150,000 to further their impact on desert conservation.
Don’t miss your chance to see Coyote Peterson, YouTube star and Animal Planet host, right here at The Living Desert! At 10:30am, Coyote will take the stage in Palm Garden for a short presentation, where he will share a story or two from his adventures in the world’s most misunderstood ecosystems — deserts — alongside...
The Living Desert invites you to attend our Fourth Annual International Desert Conservation Summit from February 7-9, 2025. This year’s Summit will showcase a collection of leading-edge conservation experts from around the world dedicated to saving the animals, plants, and communities that call the desert home. This year, we will be awarding eight heroes from esteemed conservation organizations a total of more than $150,000 to further their impact on desert conservation.
Join us for an hour of guided exploration and fun experiential activities, designed for toddlers and their accompanying adults.
Indulge your appetite for adventure at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens' Hoppy Hour — no passport required! Transport yourself to the enchanting land Down Under, right here in the heart of the Coachella Valley! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm at the Kookaburra Cafe for a journey featuring all the best sights, sounds, and savory flavors! Hosted on a patio overlooking the stunning Australian Adventures habitat, you'll enjoy exclusive Hoppy Hour appetizers and half-off on the entire bar menu!
Ready to start your day off on the WILD SIDE? Join The Living Desert’s members-only walking program and explore the world's deserts before most people have even had breakfast! Choose between a ¾ mile stroll or 1 ¼ journey to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Zoo, alongside your fellow members. Visit your favorite animals, spot the newest garden blooms, and swap your favorite Zoo stories. Whether you’re a pro power-walker or enjoy a leisurely stroll, all are welcome!
Indulge your appetite for adventure at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens' Hoppy Hour — no passport required! Transport yourself to the enchanting land Down Under, right here in the heart of the Coachella Valley! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm at the Kookaburra Cafe for a journey featuring all the best sights, sounds, and savory flavors! Hosted on a patio overlooking the stunning Australian Adventures habitat, you'll enjoy exclusive Hoppy Hour appetizers and half-off on the entire bar menu!
Ready to start your day off on the WILD SIDE? Join The Living Desert’s members-only walking program and explore the world's deserts before most people have even had breakfast! Choose between a ¾ mile stroll or 1 ¼ journey to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Zoo, alongside your fellow members. Visit your favorite animals, spot the newest garden blooms, and swap your favorite Zoo stories. Whether you’re a pro power-walker or enjoy a leisurely stroll, all are welcome!
Join us for an hour of guided exploration and fun experiential activities, designed for toddlers and their accompanying adults.
The Living Desert is committed to fostering the next generation of conservation heroes. We are hosting our third annual Women in STEAM Career Day in observation of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science to highlight women in STEAM professions.
Join us for an hour of guided exploration and fun experiential activities, designed for toddlers and their accompanying adults.
Indulge your appetite for adventure at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens' Hoppy Hour — no passport required! Transport yourself to the enchanting land Down Under, right here in the heart of the Coachella Valley! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm at the Kookaburra Cafe for a journey featuring all the best sights, sounds, and savory flavors! Hosted on a patio overlooking the stunning Australian Adventures habitat, you'll enjoy exclusive Hoppy Hour appetizers and half-off on the entire bar menu!
Ready to start your day off on the WILD SIDE? Join The Living Desert’s members-only walking program and explore the world's deserts before most people have even had breakfast! Choose between a ¾ mile stroll or 1 ¼ journey to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Zoo, alongside your fellow members. Visit your favorite animals, spot the newest garden blooms, and swap your favorite Zoo stories. Whether you’re a pro power-walker or enjoy a leisurely stroll, all are welcome!
Indulge your appetite for adventure at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens' Hoppy Hour — no passport required! Transport yourself to the enchanting land Down Under, right here in the heart of the Coachella Valley! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm at the Kookaburra Cafe for a journey featuring all the best sights, sounds, and savory flavors! Hosted on a patio overlooking the stunning Australian Adventures habitat, you'll enjoy exclusive Hoppy Hour appetizers and half-off on the entire bar menu!
Ready to start your day off on the WILD SIDE? Join The Living Desert’s members-only walking program and explore the world's deserts before most people have even had breakfast! Choose between a ¾ mile stroll or 1 ¼ journey to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Zoo, alongside your fellow members. Visit your favorite animals, spot the newest garden blooms, and swap your favorite Zoo stories. Whether you’re a pro power-walker or enjoy a leisurely stroll, all are welcome!
Join us for an hour of guided exploration and fun experiential activities, designed for toddlers and their accompanying adults.
Mark your calendars for The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens' 2025 Zoobilee Gala: Wild at Heart on Saturday, February 22, 2025!
We're bringing the fan-favorite member event, Yoga at the Zoo, back for select dates from February through May. Open to all ages and experience levels, this program is the perfect way to stretch, relax, and connect with nature. Meet us at the Smith Patio, between Kookaburra Cafe and Australian Adventures to join. Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and wear comfortable attire.
Join us for an hour of guided exploration and fun experiential activities, designed for toddlers and their accompanying adults.
Indulge your appetite for adventure at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens' Hoppy Hour — no passport required! Transport yourself to the enchanting land Down Under, right here in the heart of the Coachella Valley! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm at the Kookaburra Cafe for a journey featuring all the best sights, sounds, and savory flavors! Hosted on a patio overlooking the stunning Australian Adventures habitat, you'll enjoy exclusive Hoppy Hour appetizers and half-off on the entire bar menu!
Ready to start your day off on the WILD SIDE? Join The Living Desert’s members-only walking program and explore the world's deserts before most people have even had breakfast! Choose between a ¾ mile stroll or 1 ¼ journey to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Zoo, alongside your fellow members. Visit your favorite animals, spot the newest garden blooms, and swap your favorite Zoo stories. Whether you’re a pro power-walker or enjoy a leisurely stroll, all are welcome!
Indulge your appetite for adventure at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens' Hoppy Hour — no passport required! Transport yourself to the enchanting land Down Under, right here in the heart of the Coachella Valley! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm at the Kookaburra Cafe for a journey featuring all the best sights, sounds, and savory flavors! Hosted on a patio overlooking the stunning Australian Adventures habitat, you'll enjoy exclusive Hoppy Hour appetizers and half-off on the entire bar menu!
Ready to start your day off on the WILD SIDE? Join The Living Desert’s members-only walking program and explore the world's deserts before most people have even had breakfast! Choose between a ¾ mile stroll or 1 ¼ journey to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Zoo, alongside your fellow members. Visit your favorite animals, spot the newest garden blooms, and swap your favorite Zoo stories. Whether you’re a pro power-walker or enjoy a leisurely stroll, all are welcome!
Join us for an hour of guided exploration and fun experiential activities, designed for toddlers and their accompanying adults.
Members are invited to discover how The Living Desert is pioneering desert conservation and learn about the impactful work our team is doing here at the Zoo and in desert ecosystems worldwide — directly from the teams leading the charge — while enjoying a complimentary coffee!
8:30am | Giraffe Connection at the Giraffe Care and Conservation Center |
8:30am | Rhino Encounter* |
9:00am | Grasslands Connection at the Cheetah Habitat |
9:00am - 3:00pm | Giraffe Feeding* |
9:30am | Rhino Connection |
10:00am | Safari Stage Connection at African Aviary |
10:30am | Camel Connection |
10:30am | Mountain Lion Connection in Eagle Canyon |
11:00am | Warthog Connection |
11:30am | Bighorn Sheep Connection |
12:30pm | African Painted Dog Connection |
1:30pm | Desert Reptile Connection at Village WaTuTu |
2:00pm | Discovery Center Connection |
2:30pm | Wild Americas Connection at Eagle Canyon |
2:30pm | Rhino Encounter* |
Programming and timing subject to change.
*additional cost.
