Palm Springs Desert Wildlife Adventure 🦒 40% Off! 🎉
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens 📍 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 About a 2-hour drive from Los Angeles, and just 30 minutes from Palm Springs! 🚗💨 Opening Hours: Oct 1 – May 31: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM) Jun 1 – Sep 30: 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM (last entry at 12:30 PM) 🌍 Diverse Ecological Zones • African Savanna: Get up close to giraffes, black rhinos, cheetahs, zebras, and more iconic African animals! 🦓 • Australian Adventures: Interact with kangaroos, emus, and other unique Aussie wildlife—feel like you’re down under! 🦘 • North American Wilderness: Discover mountain lions, wolves, desert tortoises, and other native desert species. 🐺 🦒 Must-Do Highlights This zoo offers amazing up-close animal encounters—you can even pet Nigerian dwarf goats! 🐐 The most famous experience is giraffe feeding—for an extra $8, you can get face-to-face with these gentle giants. Staff will show you how to attract them—so much fun! 🌿 🌵 Botanical Gardens & Nature Trails Home to over 1,400 species of desert plants, including cacti, agave, and eucalyptus. Stroll through beautifully designed gardens or walk desert trails to learn about this unique ecosystem. ♻️ 🚂 Model Train Exhibit Check out one of the world’s largest model train displays, depicting landscapes and history of the American West—a huge hit with kids! 🚄 📸 Photo Tips • Giraffe Feeding: Get an “I Fed a Giraffe!” sticker—a unforgettable souvenir! 📷 • Australian Zone: Snap a pic with kangaroos for that Aussie vibe! • Botanical Garden: Pose amid cacti and succulents—capture the stark beauty of desert flora. 🌵 Whether you're an animal lover, plant enthusiast, or a parent looking for family fun, The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens offers a rich and memorable experience. Come explore this vibrant desert world! 🌞 Have you been to The Living Desert or have a favorite zoo in SoCal? Share your own wildlife encounters and tips below! 👇💬 #PalmSprings #PalmDesert #PalmSpringsDesertZoo #LosAngeles #LAZoo #LAArea #LAWeekends #PalmSpringsTravel #LAWeekendGetaway #LA #DesertWildlife #GiraffeFeeding #FamilyFun #ZooAdventure #BotanicalGarden #ModelTrains #AnimalEncounters #SoCalDayTrip #EcoTourism #NatureLovers #KangarooSelfie #DesertPlants #WildlifeConservation #TravelWithKids #AffordableFun #ExploreCalifornia #OutdoorLearning #DesertBeauty #PhotoOpportunity #MustVisit