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The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens

Palm Desert, CA

National Parks
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Address: 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA How do we get there? Number: 760 3456 5694
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About this activity

This tour through The Living Desert will show you how language has misled everyone into thinking of the desert as a surly, outlaw landscape instead of a fragile, interesting ecosystem. You'll see remarkable plants, animals, places and natural phenomena associated with deserts and learn how The Living Desert is helping to interpret and protect them. You will also find out about one of the most unusual institutions in the United States.

There isn't a single word to describe all that The Living Desert is and does, it offers showcases of world environments linked by the notion, and sometimes misconception, of 'desert'. It's a beautiful adventure, and you'll come away knowing more.

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Directions

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.

From Interstate 10 take the Monterey exit and turn south. Go south
approximately 6 miles and turn east (left) on Hwy 111. Follow direction above when you reach Portola.

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How much does it cost?

Hilton

Adults

$17.25

Hilton

Children

$8.75

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Free Under

3 years.

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Last Updates

2022

The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens FAQ’s

To preserve a portion of the Colorado Desert in its natural state. The Living Desert has set aside 1,000 acres of natural desert habitat.

Take a camera and weather proofing.

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