Sights · Our pick in California
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Desert animals and gardens
A zoo and gardens of the world’s deserts in Palm Desert, with giraffe feeding and trails.
Photo Credit
In the area: The Golden Gate Bridge. Image courtesy of © Denys Nevozhai dnevozhai · CC0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert is devoted to the animals and plants of the world’s deserts, with areas for African Safari, Australian Adventures and Wild Americas, nature and hiking trails, and encounters such as giraffe feeding. It also runs conservation work, from desert tortoises to habitat restoration. Parking costs nothing, the zoo is cashless, and tickets can be bought online; go early on warm days.
Our take
- African Safari
- Giraffe feeding
- Hiking trails
- Address
- 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Palm Desert, California - Phone
- 760-346-5694
- Website
- livingdesert.org
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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