The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

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Located in Palm Desert the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a perfect place for your Southern California day trip. With 1,200 acres of desert to explore, the Living Desert has something interesting for every member of the family. Kids will be amazed at the huge train display with bridges and tunnels going in every direction. The zoo has 450 plus animals featuring just about every desert critter that you can think off. The Zoo's newest attraction is Butterflies Alive which has a walk through screened house with free flying butterflies. The Living Desert Zoo is a wilderness park and nature preserve. All around the zoo the desert is being developed for houses and golf courses. Thanks to the dedicated members and sponsors of the zoofor keeping this area Palm Springs in a natural state. Next time your in the Palm Springs are be sure to take time to visit this fascinating place.

1,200 acres desert zoo

Giraffe enclosure

Model Train Display

Huge LGB train trestle

Desert Mountain Lion

Village Wa Tu Tu

Miles of desert trails to hike

Grevy's Zebra

The Living Desert 47-900 Portola Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92260 Phone: 760-346-5694

Wear comfortable shoes and protect your self form the sun with a hat and sunscreen. There is a tram service which only cost $5.00 for the entire day and drops visitors off at all the major attractions at the zoo. Directions: 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. If you get off Interstate 10 and follow Hwy 111 through Palm Springs it will add another hour to your trip. it is much faster to exit at Monterey. map