Todayβs Hours: 8:00am β 5:00pm
Todayβs Hours: 8:00am β 5:00pm
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And, of course, The Living Desert’s botanical festival, returning this Spring!
This event is free for members or with paid park admission.
Celebrate the wonder of desert botanicals at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, home to 1,000+ plant species and 52 gardens! During this festival of desert flora, guests can…
At this year’s Xerophilous event, we are celebrating the deserts of the Americas with new garden tours as well as “Ask the Expert” opportunities with gardeners throughout specific areas during the day.
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π·ππππππ‘πππ: (of a plant or animal) adapted to a very dry climate or habitat, or to conditions where moisture is scarce.
And, of course, The Living Desert’s botanical festival, returning this Spring!
This event is free for members or with paid park admission.
Celebrate the wonder of desert botanicals at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, home to 1,000+ plant species and 52 gardens! During this festival of desert flora, guests can…
At this year’s Xerophilous event, we are celebrating the deserts of the Americas with new garden tours as well as “Ask the Expert” opportunities with gardeners throughout specific areas during the day.
Ticket Pricing
Visit with our botanical experts and conservation partners in The Legacy Garden from 9:00amβ1:30 pm and explore our plant sale from 9:00 AMβ3:00 PM.
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9:00am-10:30am |
Coffee and Cactus: Sip on coffee or mimosas while you shop at the California native plant sale. These plants have all been propagated on site at The Living Desert. |
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9:30am |
Ethnobotanical Garden Tour |
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9:30am |
Ask the Experts at Mojave Garden and Tribute Garden |
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10:30am |
North American Deserts Tour |
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10:30am |
Ask the Experts at Baja Gardens and Wild Prairies |
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11:30am |
Lunch break: We encourage guests to head to the newly opened Bighorn Cafe. |
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12:00pm |
Bighorn Mountain Landscape Renovations Chat: On the back patio of Bighorn Cafe |
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12:45pm |
Cactus Garden Tour |
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12:45pm |
Ask the Experts at Chihuahuan Garden and Sage Garden |
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1:30pm-3:00pm |
Cocktail Garden: Join us for live entertainment and a selection of beer, wine, and a special botanical cocktail. The Cocktail Garden will be located across from the Desert Plant Propagation Center (near the Carousel). |
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2:00pm |
Desert Plant Conservation Center Tour |
Schedule Subject to change.
