The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens

Name: The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
Address: Palm Desert, Coachella Valley

Palm Desert, Coachella Valley

The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens is a venue in Palm Desert with a website at livingdesert.org. Upcoming events include Me & You at the Zoo, Walking Club, Garden Walks, and Dog Day at the Zoo, with 182 listed events in total.

Official website ↗

Getting there & nearby

Reviews & write-ups

Visit Greater Palm Springs ↗ — “Rated one of the 10 best zoos in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler and one of the top family-friendly attractions in Greater Palm Springs.”
Visit Greater Palm Springs ↗ — “Explore the Rhino Savanna and Australian Adventures habitat, ranked #4 in USA Today's Best Zoo Habitats.”
Visit Greater Palm Springs ↗ — “The Living Desert is a Zoo like no other, learn about the vast variety of creatures and plants from the desert regions of the world.”

Upcoming events

Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 1:30 AMMe & You at the ZooThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 8:00 AMWalking ClubThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFitness / outdoor
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 8:30 AMFall Mini ZooCamp 2026The Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertWorkshop / class
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 AMWalking ClubThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFitness / outdoor
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 AMMember HikeThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFitness / outdoor
Fri, Nov 13, 2026, 1:30 AMMe & You at the ZooThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 9:00 AMGarden WalksThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFitness / outdoor
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 9:00 AMWild at Heart: ZooCamp for AdultsThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertWorkshop / class
Mon, Nov 16, 2026, 8:00 AMDog Day at the ZooThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Mon, Nov 16, 2026, 8:00 AMDog DaysThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertOther
Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 1:30 AMMe & You at the ZooThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 8:00 AMWalking ClubThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFitness / outdoor
Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 8:00 AMWalking ClubThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFitness / outdoor
Fri, Nov 20, 2026, 1:30 AMMe & You at the ZooThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Mon, Nov 23, 2026WildlightsThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertOther
Mon, Nov 23, 2026, 8:30 AMFall ZooCamp 2026The Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertWorkshop / class
Mon, Nov 23, 2026, 5:00 PMWildLights: Members-Only PreviewThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Tue, Nov 24, 2026, 8:00 AMWalking ClubThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFitness / outdoor
Tue, Nov 24, 2026, 8:30 AMFall ZooCamp 2026The Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertWorkshop / class
Tue, Nov 24, 2026, 6:00 PMWildLights 2026The Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Tue, Nov 24, 2026, 6:00 PMWildLightsThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFood & drink
Wed, Nov 25, 2026, 8:30 AMFall ZooCamp 2026The Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertWorkshop / class
Wed, Nov 25, 2026, 9:00 AMMeet the CuratorThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertWorkshop / class
Wed, Nov 25, 2026, 6:00 PMWildLights 2026The Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Wed, Nov 25, 2026, 6:00 PMWildLights at The Living Desert ZooThe Living Desert Zoo & Gardens—Food & drink
Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 8:00 AMWalking ClubThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFitness / outdoor
Fri, Nov 27, 2026, 6:00 PMWildLights 2026The Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Fri, Nov 27, 2026, 6:00 PMWildLights at The Living Desert ZooThe Living Desert Zoo & Gardens—Food & drink
Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 6:00 PMWildLights 2026The Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 6:00 PMWildLights at The Living Desert ZooThe Living Desert Zoo & Gardens—Food & drink
Tue, Dec 1, 2026, 1:30 AMMe & You at the ZooThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Tue, Dec 1, 2026, 8:00 AMWalking ClubThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFitness / outdoor
Thu, Dec 3, 2026, 8:00 AMWalking ClubThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFitness / outdoor
Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 1:30 AMMe & You at the ZooThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 6:00 PMWildLights 2026The Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 6:00 PMWildLights at The Living Desert ZooThe Living Desert Zoo & Gardens—Food & drink
Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 9:00 AMCoffee and ConservationThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFood & drink
Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 6:00 PMWildLights 2026The Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 6:00 PMWildLights at The Living Desert ZooThe Living Desert Zoo & Gardens—Food & drink
Tue, Dec 8, 2026, 1:30 AMMe & You at the ZooThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Tue, Dec 8, 2026, 8:00 AMWalking ClubThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFitness / outdoor
Thu, Dec 10, 2026, 8:00 AMWalking ClubThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFitness / outdoor
Thu, Dec 10, 2026, 8:00 AMMember HikeThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFitness / outdoor
Thu, Dec 10, 2026, 6:00 PMWildLights 2026The Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Thu, Dec 10, 2026, 6:00 PMDog Night: Jingle PupsThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Thu, Dec 10, 2026, 6:00 PMWildLights at The Living Desert ZooThe Living Desert Zoo & Gardens—Food & drink
Fri, Dec 11, 2026, 1:30 AMMe & You at the ZooThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Fri, Dec 11, 2026, 9:00 AMWild at Heart: ZooCamp for AdultsThe Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertWorkshop / class
Fri, Dec 11, 2026, 6:00 PMWildLights 2026The Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm DesertFamily / kids
Fri, Dec 11, 2026, 6:00 PMWildLights at The Living Desert ZooThe Living Desert Zoo & Gardens—Food & drink