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October 1

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Featured October 1,8:00 am - 9:30 am

Walking Club

October 1,9:30 am - 10:30 am

Me & You at the Zoo

October 1,3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hoppy Hour

There are no events on this day.

October 3

October 3,8:00 am - 9:30 am

Walking Club

October 3,3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hoppy Hour

October 4

October 4,9:30 am - 10:30 am

Me & You at the Zoo

October 5

October 5,9:00 am - 10:00 am

Coffee and Conservation: Reinventing Conservation

October 6

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Featured October 6,11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Hotdogs with Heroes

October 7

October 7,4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Virtual Travel Night

October 8

October 8,9:30 am - 10:30 am

Me & You at the Zoo

October 8,8:00 am - 9:30 am

Walking Club

October 8,2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Presentation by Mary Wykstra from Action for Cheetahs in Kenya

October 8,3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hoppy Hour

There are no events on this day.

October 10

October 10,8:00 am - 9:30 am

Walking Club

October 10,3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hoppy Hour

October 11

October 11,9:30 am - 10:30 am

Me & You at the Zoo

October 12

October 12,9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Wild at Heart: ZooCamp for Adults

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

October 15

October 15,9:30 am - 10:30 am

Me & You at the Zoo

October 15,8:00 am - 9:30 am

Walking Club

October 15,3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hoppy Hour

There are no events on this day.

October 17

October 17,8:00 am - 9:30 am

Walking Club

October 17,3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hoppy Hour

October 18

October 18,9:30 am - 10:30 am

Me & You at the Zoo

October 19

October 19,8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Saturday Mini ZooCamp

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

October 22

October 22,9:30 am - 10:30 am

Me & You at the Zoo

October 22,8:00 am - 9:30 am

Walking Club

October 22,3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hoppy Hour

There are no events on this day.

October 24

October 24,8:00 am - 9:30 am

Walking Club

October 24,3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hoppy Hour

There are no events on this day.

October 26

October 26,9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Howl-O-Ween

October 26,9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Native Plant Sale

October 27

October 27,9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Howl-O-Ween

There are no events on this day.

October 29

October 29,9:30 am - 10:30 am

Me & You at the Zoo

October 29,8:00 am - 9:30 am

Walking Club

October 29,3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hoppy Hour

There are no events on this day.

October 31

October 31,3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hoppy Hour

November 1

November 1,9:30 am - 10:30 am

Me & You at the Zoo

There are no events on this day.

01 Oct

Walking Club

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 soun...

01 Oct

Me & You at the Zoo

Free with Admission

Join us for an hour of guided exploration and fun experiential activities, designed for toddlers and their accompanying adults.

01 Oct

Hoppy Hour

Free with Admission

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 fro...

05 Oct

Coffee and Conservation: Reinventing Conservation

NEW: Exclusive Member Event! 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...

06 Oct

Hotdogs with Heroes

Families, local businesses, and first responders will gather for an afternoon of fun, learning, and community connection. This free public event requires prior registration and does not include Zoo admission. The first 100 families to register will r...

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07 Oct

Virtual Travel Night

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 uniq...

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08 Oct

Presentation by Mary Wykstra from Action for Cheetahs in Kenya

Join us for an insightful talk by Mary Wykstra, founder of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya (ACK), an organization dedicated to protecting and conserving cheetahs through research and community-led efforts.

12 Oct

Wild at Heart: ZooCamp for Adults

Education Program

Unleash your inner wild child at Wild at Heart - ZooCamp for Adults at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens! Dive into the fascinating world of desert animals and conservation through immersive, hands-on experiences with our incredible zoo professionals...

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19 Oct

Saturday Mini ZooCamp

Education Program

Step into the wonders of the natural world with our one-day ZooCamp, specially designed for budding naturalists in grades K-3! Your child's curiosity will soar as they engage with wildlife like never before.

26 Oct

Native Plant Sale

Purchase your own California native desert plants – propagated on-site at The Living Desert – to start your own home garden! This plant sale is open to the public and does not include admission to the Zoo.

26 Oct

Howl-O-Ween

Free with Admission

Don't miss the Coachella Valley's favorite, family-friendly Halloween celebration, Howl-O-Ween at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens! On October 26 and 27, guests of all ages are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes and celebrate the season...

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11 Nov

Zoo Families: Wildly Diverse

Education Program

Not all animal families look alike! This family program invites you and your pride to learn about the animal families here at The Living Desert. It includes an up-close animal experience, storytime, crafts, a tram tour, and admission to the Zoo after...

ZooCamp

25 Nov

Fall ZooCamp

Education Program

Designed for budding naturalists in grades K-6, our three-day ZooCamp is a hands-on gateway to the wonders of the natural world! Watch your child’s curiosity soar as they engage in exciting wildlife adventures, from up-close animal encounters to crea...

25 Nov

WildLights: Members-Only Preview

Presented by the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, WildLights is back and brighter than ever — and you can be the first to see it! This year’s event features dazzling photo-ops are all throughout the park, and nightly holiday music keeps the che...

26 Nov

WildLights

WildLights invites guests to see the Zoo in a whole new light! This year’s event features an enhanced light design with three million lights throughout the park, live nightly entertainment, Instagram-worthy festive photo ops, delectable wintertime tr...

19 Dec

WildLights: 18+ Night

Evening Events Learn More

23 Dec

Zookeeper Academy

Education Program

This career-based camp will explore what goes into caring for the animals at The Living Desert and ensuring their health and wellbeing. With the guidance of the Learning and Engagement staff, campers will learn about and assist with the jobs that are...

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27 Dec

Winter Mini ZooCamp

Education Program

Step into the wonders of the natural world with our one-day ZooCamp, specially designed for budding naturalists in grades K-6! Your child’s curiosity will soar as they engage with wildlife like never before.

ZooCamp

02 Jan

Winter ZooCamp

Education Program

Designed for budding naturalists in grades K-6, our three-day ZooCamp is a hands-on gateway to the wonders of the natural world! Watch your child’s curiosity soar as they engage in exciting wildlife adventures, from up-close animal encounters to crea...

Today at the Zoo

8:00am - 4:30pm	Australian Adventures
8:30am	Rhino Encounter* (Advanced reservations recommended)
8:30am	Giraffe Connection at the Giraffe Care and Conservation Center
9:00am - 3:00pm	Giraffe Feeding*
9:00am - 4:30pm	Carousel*
9:00am	Grasslands Connection at the Cheetah Habitat
9:30am	Rhino Connection at the McCarthy Overlook
10:00am	Village Reptile Connection at Village WaTuTu
10:30am	Mountain Lion Connection at Eagle Canyon
11:00am	Warthog Connection at the Warthog Habitat

Programming and timing subject to change.
*additional cost.

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