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About The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens in Palm Desert, California

Discover The Living Desert’s 1,200 acres of blooming, scampering, flying, howling fun. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens features native & exotic animals from the world’s deserts, botanical gardens, Wildlife Wonders animal shows and a Hands-on Discovery Room in one of the most successful zoological parks in the country.

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.” Wilderness hiking trails, Native American exhibits and special events attract over 275,000 visitors annually, making The Living Desert one of the Coachella Valley’s top tourist destinations.

Address
47900 Portola Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone
(760) 346-5694
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Palm Desert, US
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