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The Living Desert

The Living Desert
Zoo and Gardens
Phone: 760-346-5694
Fax: 760-568-9685
47-900 Portola Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260
E-Mail: Information@livingdesert.org

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Discover The Living Desert's 1,200 acres of blooming, scampering, flying, howling fun. Wild creatures and creature comforts for the whole family.
You'll Enjoy The

Wildflower Report, March 18, 2003
Native & exotic animals from the world's deserts
Scenic trails
Beautiful botanical gardens
Wildlife Wonders Animal Show
Hands-on Discovery Room
Desert regions are often thought of as lifeless wastelands. Actually, the desert is an intricate and very fragile ecosystem containing an astonishing variety of animal and plant life. Many species are extremely rare and seldom seen.

The Living Desert was established in 1970 as a non-profit education and conservation center, dedicated to preserving the plant and animal life of the desert. Today, The Living Desert is one of the most successful zoological parks in the country and is fully accredited by The American Zoo and Aquarium Association.

Within its 1,200 acres you will discover nearly 400 fascinating desert animals representing over 150 species including coyotes, bighorn sheep, oryx, zebras, cheetahs and meerkats. There are lush botanical gardens representing 10 different desert ecosystems and a journey to "Eagle Canyon," with its streams, mountain lions, bobcats, Mexican wolves and golden eagles is a definite "must see."

All of this plus wilderness hiking trails, Native American exhibits and special events and programs throughout the year attract over 275,000 visitors annually, making The Living Desert one of the Coachella Valley's top tourist destinations.

The New Wildlife Hospital & Conservation Center
The new Tennity Wildlife Hospital & Conservation Center, under construction for the past year, officially opened January 26, 2002.

While this state-of-the-art facility was conceived and constructed to bring the highest quality of care to The Living Desert's animal collection, it was also designed with The Living Desert's human visitors in mind.

We're Up to Our Necks
In all kinds of exciting new Living Desert attractions, adventures and additions! First and foremost, our awesome new Giraffe Exhibit has opened, with a trio of juvenile reticulated giraffes on display daily, sharing exhibit space with three young ostriches. Immediately within our front gates visitors will drive onto a brand-new ecologically friendly parking lot. There are so many new thing to see and experience this season at The Living Desert—you'll want to visit again and again!

Take a safari without leaving the desert in our new African desert exhibit. This recreation of a traditional village features leopard, camels, hyenas, tortoises, birds and the Petting Kraal with sheep, goats and Ankole cattle. Foods, unique gifts and more.

Facilities:
Meerkat Café, Thorn Tree Grill, Tortoise Shelf Gift Shop and Kumbu Kumbu Market, Palo Verde Garden Center, tram tours, baby changing stations, stroller, adult carts
We accept American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and Diner's Club.
Location:
We are conveniently located in the center of the Coachella Valley, just minutes from Palm Springs and Indio. From Hwy. 111 in Palm Desert, turn south on Portola Ave., go 1 1/2 miles, follow signs to main entrance. Plenty of free parking.
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Season Hours: Open every day September 1 to June 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed December 25th.

Summer Hours: June 16 to August 31, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., last admission at 1:00 p.m.

Groups:For more information on special group rates (15 or more), facility rentals, birthday parties and Wildlife Wonders Animal Show, please call our Group Sales Office, 760-346-5694.
American Zoo and Aquarium Association
The crew at AZA has got something going on. They're the folks who care about animals and would like to know your hopes, beliefs and concerns about this luscious but endangered planet we call our home.

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The Living Desert
Zoo and Gardens
Phone: 760-346-5694
Fax: 760-568-9685
47-900 Portola Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260
E-Mail: Information@livingdesert.org
www.livingdesert.org

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