Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Tours and Activities
41 Reviews

Palm Springs' Living Desert Zoo and Gardens presents animals and botanical gardens in the Sonoran Desert. Focusing on flora and fauna from desert landscapes around the world, the living desert includes replicated gardens from Africa and North America, while the Mojave Garden replicates the high desert. Bighorn sheep, lizards, mountain lions, bobcats, and amphibians are joined by exotic giraffes and meerkats in the Africa section.
Take a wander through cactus and agave gardens, wildflower and palm gardens, yucca and salvia gardens . You're bound to be inspired by the drought-tolerant planting schemes.
Take a wander through cactus and agave gardens, wildflower and palm gardens, yucca and salvia gardens . You're bound to be inspired by the drought-tolerant planting schemes.
Practical Info
Visiting early in the day is the best time to see animals up and about, or stay on till sunset when the nocturnal animals come out to play. The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens are in the Sonoran Desert south-east of Palm Springs, in the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains.
Address: 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert CA 92260, USA
Hours: October 1 to May 31 9am - 5pm, closed December 25. Summer Hours: June 1 - September 30 8am - 1:30pm
Admission: Adults: US$12.50
3 Tours and Activities to Experience Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Sort by:Featured

30 Minute Private Vacation Photography Session with Photographer in Palm Springs
Ensure you leave Palm Springs with only the best photographic memories by booking a 30-minute session with a personal photographer. Choose the location for your personal photoshoot then, within five day, receive an online image gallery of 15 high-resolution digital photographs.
…More
From
$272.44
per group
From
$272.44
per group

60 Minute Private Vacation Photography Session with Photographer in Palm Springs
Flytographer 60 Minute Vacation Photoshoot
Connect with a local professional photographer in Palm Springs and capture your most memorable moments during this private photoshoot. Get insider tips on the best things to do in Palm Springs, including where to eat and what to see from your vacation photographer. Return from your trip with beautiful, high-quality, vacation photos.
The best souvenir ever.
…More
From
$381.42
per group
From
$381.42
per group

120 Minute Private Vacation Photography Session with Photographer in Palm Springs
Flytographer 120 Minute Vacation Photoshoot
Connect with a local professional photographer in Palm Springs and capture your most memorable moments during this private photoshoot. Get insider tips on the best things to do in Palm Springs, including where to eat and what to see from your vacation photographer. Return from your trip with beautiful, high-quality, vacation photos.
The best souvenir ever.
…More
From
$708.34
per group
From
$708.34
per group
Things to do near Palm Springs
- Things to do in California
- Things to do in La Jolla
- Things to do in San Diego
- Things to do in Long Beach
- Things to do in Los Angeles
- Things to do in Santa Monica
- Things to do in Las Vegas
- Things to do in Santa Barbara
- Things to do in Pismo Beach
- Things to do in Scottsdale
- Things to do in San Luis Obispo
- Things to do in Phoenix
- Things to do in Paso Robles
- Things to do in Arizona
- Things to do in Nevada