The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Tourist attraction
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 8 AM Wed
About
Native species & animals since 1970. Over 1,000 acres of desert ecosystem featuring a bighorn sheep enclosure & small animal exhibits.
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What to bring
▼Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:
- Comfortable shoes for walking
Best times to visit
▼To avoid crowds at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens:
- Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
- Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
- Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance
Age appropriateness
▼This location is generally recommended for:
Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)
Details
- Address47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
- 📞Phone(760) 346-5694
- 🕒HoursMonday:8 AM–5 PMTuesday:8 AM–5 PMWednesday:8 AM–5 PMThursday:8 AM–5 PMFriday:8 AM–5 PMSaturday:8 AM–5 PMSunday:8 AM–5 PM
Features
Service options
- Onsite services: Onsite services available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- Gift shop: Has gift shop
Amenities
- Cafe: Has cafe
- Offers tours: Offers tours
- Petting zoo: Has petting zoo
Children
- Good for kids: Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday
- Playground: Has playground
Nearby
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