The Living Desert Zoo & Botanical Gardens

As a San Diegan with easy access to the the greatest zoo and animal park in the world, I wasn’t sure if this place would pass our expectations. It does!! Lovely, well tended.

They have a new app on iOS that gives a guided audio tour of the park and each animal and garden ! Even invalids the unique and special buildings on the property! Don’t forget to download the app now!

I would suggest finding out what time they do the chat with a giraffe and other extras.We missed everything by 20 minutes.Be prepared to spend some time to visit all the features they have to offer!

What a wonderful oasis and stunning zoo . Loved the Big Cats and Hyenas and Australian animals !! Well worth the admission and they r building more!!

For one last summer vacation treat, take a family adventure to a The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens to see animals local and exotic animals big and small, and learn about their lives and habitats.

Don't miss the Wildlife Show! Seeing the owl and the falcon was freaking awesome. Also, the big cat they bring out is amazing. I WANT ONE IN MY HOUUSSEEE.

Go early enough in the day & bring water, snacks & hiking boots to take the Wilderness Loop Trail - amazing desert views !

Beautiful place to explore, with some unique animals (who frequently may be sleeping due to the heat) and love that they have hiking trail access!

Everything! Always an amazing time there. Love the trails to hike on and really love the Events they do. #CuratorCircleForLife

The Living Desert Zoo & Botanical Gardens offers guests over 450 fascinating animals and acres of botanical gardens to discover during your Private Safari.

You can easily spend an entire day here! There was a long line for the giraffe feeding, but it moves fast and is worth it!

Beautiful and relaxing setting! There are even long hikes you can take up the mountains .

Much nicer than I was imagining. Clean , spacious and tons of animals and activities!

Cool for plants. Unable to see leopard, coyotes, wart hogs, & cheetahs but saw big horn sheep, 2 month old giraffe & mexican wolf. Great idea if you have kids...

Don’t forget to check out the awesome aviaries and walking gardens all over the park !

Be sure to check out the columnar cactus garden and the canyon garden ! Absolutely amazing!

I Love to take my Grand-Children to Living Desert when they come to visit! Photography by Arlene Spring~

Tip: Don't wear sandals, wear shoes . Lots of graveled paths and trails .

Sign up to get free admission during your birthday month.

Everything

The best place for kids in the Palm Springs area.

Here early, as it gets even too hot for camels ....

The giraffes are beautiful at sunset .

Feed the giraffes . $4 members $5 non. Summer @ 9 & 11

Get there in time to feed the giraffes ! Such an amazing experience!

Go early in the morning the animals will be up. They sleep in the afternoon.

The Miriam U. Hoover Discovery Center is a must-see attraction !

Beautiful cactus

It's fun to feed the giraffe .

50% off for LA Zoo members. $3 off for Starwood owners.

Start to the right to get all the big animals before the kiddies get tired.

A new rhinoceros exhibit . Check it out.

Ok zoo and botanical garden . Good events with the animals

Animals do nothing midday but the tourists leave as well . There will be a cat in the sun somewhere.

Parking is a nightmare, just park on the street

Become a member! You can visit 2x a year and it pays for itself

Sometimes you can see a giraffe from the parking lot .

Get a yearly membership, especially if you have kids. Totally worth it!!!

The nighttime lights time is nice but most of the park is closed off.

go early in the day..

Show your Bank of America card and its free the first weekend of every month!

Feed the giraffes ... A must do for kids and adults...

Definately ride the Endangered Species Carousel

Wild Lights is great. Camel rides during the Holidays.

Wear sneakers and carry water

AAA discount ; show your card!

For best animal viewing , go in the morning when they are waking up for breakfast .

Check out Wild Lights during the Christmas season !

Model train exhibit

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