🌵 Animal Lover's Paradise! The Ultimate Guide to The Living Desert

💰 Best Value Tips ↓↓ ▫️ Tickets & Annual Passes Buy online for a discount (Adults: $29.95 online / $39.95 at the gate), but locals should definitely go for the annual pass! A dual annual pass costs about the same as two single-day tickets, with unlimited entry and exclusive perks. Animal enthusiasts, this is a no-brainer! 🦒 ▫️ Recommended Route Head straight to the Africa section when you enter! The staff are super enthusiastic and helpful (they deserve five stars!). ✅ Giraffe Feeding: Spend $10 on a lettuce cup and watch them scoop up the food with their purple tongues! Open from 9am-3pm, perfect for fun videos. ✅ Free Petting Area: Interact with adorable African pygmy goats! They’re so soft and fluffy, you won’t want to leave (don’t forget to sanitize your hands). ▫️ Breathtaking Scenery I thought the desert zoo would be barren, but the giant palm groves were stunning! The dappled light makes for amazing photoshoots 📸—it’s like a Moroccan oasis, and Palm Springs vibes are just a snap away! ⚠️ Important Notes ① Summer hours: 7am-1:30pm! Fall/Winter: 8am-5pm. Don’t miss out! ② Noise-canceling headphones and sensory toys are available for kids at the service desk. ③ No pets allowed! Service animals require prior notice. 💡 Regrets and Future Plans I didn’t get to see everything this time, but the guide mentions a mini-train ride through canyons ($4/person), a nighttime light show, and cheetah encounters. Next time, I’ll come fully prepared with sunscreen! 👋 Follow me for more hidden gems in Southern California! #LosAngeles #ZooAdventures #Giraffes #USA