Katie J.
12/9/2025
This review is specifically for the WildLights (Nov 25-Dec 30, 2025). This was a special way to enjoy the holiday season! Tickets were reasonably priced ~$25 for adults. We got there a little...
The Living Desert
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47900 Portola Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a nonprofit, accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, ensuring the highest standards of all aspects of animal care, education, conservation, public service, and operations. The Zoo is active in conservation research, habitat protection, breeding programs and education initiatives around the world, as well as in its own community. The Zoo has been a top attraction in the Palm Springs area for nearly 50 years. The Living Desert is located at 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Please note, all non-member tickets to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens must be pre-purchased online or at the self-service kiosks near the Zoo entrance.
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Robert B.
11/17/2025
The common consensus is this: The Living Desert has business being this cool! This is a must see. It's hard to over state how great this zoo is. Where to start? First, it's such a chill...
Vanessa H.
11/4/2025
What an absolutely amazing experience! My family and I visited this beautiful zoo last Wednesday and it did not disappoint. This zoo is very well-maintained and it is obvious that the animals are...
Victoria B.
12/1/2025
We loved this zoo!! I've been seeing it on TikTok for a while & we were staying in Palm desert for my birthday. We decided to go on the last day of our trip before heading home & it was so cute....
Lam B.
10/19/2025
The Living Desert opens early which makes perfect sense given the desert heat. Even with the high temperatures, the animals were some of the most active and lively I've ever seen. Adult admission...
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