Today’s Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday, February 22, 2025
5:30pm – 9:00pm
Wild at Heart: The 2025 Zoobilee Gala Was a Night to Remember!
Thanks to your support, we raised more than $1,250,000 to advance The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens’ mission of desert conservation through preservation, education, and appreciation.
Because of supporters like you, The Living Desert continues to be a vital force in protecting desert ecosystems and wildlife around the world. As home to more than 600 animals representing over 150 species, we are dedicated to ensuring the survival of endangered species through our global and local initiatives. Your support helps us expand our field conservation programs, educate school children, and inspire future generations to become stewards of the natural world.
There’s still time to make a donation online today!
Presenting Sponsor – $100,000
Rita Stec and Lance Eldred
Event Sponsors – $5,000+
Terry Halverson and Linda Cade – Hotel Patron
Susie and Wayne Harvey – Raise the Paw Patron
Mikey Herring and Jim Phelps – Concierge Patron
Squire and Angie Junger – Photo Patron
Jneil Ludwick Nelson – Invitation Patron
Lynne Rudnick – Animal Encounters Patron
Judy Sanders – Specialty Cocktail Drink Patron
Pam and Bill Simpkins – Safety & Security Patron
Visit Greater Palm Springs
Whitewater Rock & Supply – Centerpiece Patron
The Grousemont Foundation, Carol Wright
Event Production: Momentous Events
Saturday, February 22, 2025
5:30pm – 9:00pm
Wild at Heart: The 2025 Zoobilee Gala Was a Night to Remember!
Thanks to your support, we raised more than $1,250,000 to advance The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens’ mission of desert conservation through preservation, education, and appreciation.
Because of supporters like you, The Living Desert continues to be a vital force in protecting desert ecosystems and wildlife around the world. As home to more than 600 animals representing over 150 species, we are dedicated to ensuring the survival of endangered species through our global and local initiatives. Your support helps us expand our field conservation programs, educate school children, and inspire future generations to become stewards of the natural world.
There’s still time to make a donation online today!
Presenting Sponsor – $100,000
Rita Stec and Lance Eldred
Event Sponsors – $5,000+
Terry Halverson and Linda Cade – Hotel Patron
Susie and Wayne Harvey – Raise the Paw Patron
Mikey Herring and Jim Phelps – Concierge Patron
Squire and Angie Junger – Photo Patron
Jneil Ludwick Nelson – Invitation Patron
Lynne Rudnick – Animal Encounters Patron
Judy Sanders – Specialty Cocktail Drink Patron
Pam and Bill Simpkins – Safety & Security Patron
Visit Greater Palm Springs
Whitewater Rock & Supply – Centerpiece Patron
The Grousemont Foundation, Carol Wright
Event Production: Momentous Events
The Garden’s Summer Camps are back! Register your child to one of three drop-off camps that will encourage the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts, conservationists and environmental scientists.