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| The Living Desert's mission is to interpret and to preserve the plant and animal life of the desert. Here you will find 450 native and exotic animals from the world's deserts, together with botanical gardens and scenic trails. We think you will find it so exciting that you will want to visit again and again. |
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| School Field Trips further the Living Desert's mission of interpreting and preserving the plant and animal life of the world's deserts. Our knowledgeable docents will increase your enjoyment of our scenic trails, botanical gardens, and animal exhibits, and introduce you to the life forms that call the desert 'home'. If you select a docent guided tour, our docents will escort you through the park - OR - you may selct a Zoo Zones Field Trip, which features docents at interpretive stations throughout the park.
School Field Trips are available most weeks, Mon.-Fri., mid-October through mid-May. |
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Kids will experience The Living Desert from behind the scenes
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Expand their awareness of the desert with inventive art projects
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Explore where our animals sleep and what they eat.
Includes Gecko Explorer membership badge and snack.
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| After Camp Adventures For campers age 4 - 12. Adventures include animal/nature themed films, craft projects and afternoon snack. |
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| Summer Zoo Camp
For campers age 4 - 12
Sessions vary through the summer. |
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| (For ages 5- 8) Gecko Explorer activities will include: Creating enrichment objects for our animals; creating a naturalist’s journal of observations & illustrations; and conducting informal interviews with animal handlers, gardeners & zoo hospital staff. Gecko Explorers will express their response to nature with creative, fun arts & crafts! |
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| (For Ages 9 - 12) Junior Zoo Keeper activities will include: Working directly with our Wildlife Wonders staff, seeing how their program words from behind the scenes; caring for some of our animal collection, includng both training and husbandry; learning from firsthand experience what it means to be a Zoo Keeper! |
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| Benefiting the California Desert Chapter of AAZK and Grevy's Zebra Conservation. Come enjoy this feast for the senses! This evening wine tasting event will include some surprising vintages, & tasty hors d’oeuvres, as well as a Silent Auction with fabulous items/tours with the proceeds to benefit the Grevy’s Zebra Conservation Trust. |
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| Presented by & Benefiting the California Desert Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers
Bring 'that special someone' to this enjoyable Valentine's evening event! Each year AAZK members, with the support of The Living Desert, work to put together a program that will inspire and astound you with the little known stories of how some of nature's creatures find 'love'! (No one under age 16, please) |
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| Come enjoy a formal high tea at a beautiful Living Desert location. Exotic sights and sounds will add to the the magic of these highly anticipated events. Book early, as demand is expected to be high. |
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| Starry Safaris are The Living Desert's overnight adventure you won't want to miss. Spend the night enjoying all that nature has to offer.
Your adventure includes nighttime and morning guided walks, a campfire program - including s'mores roasting, a filling continental breakfast and next day admission to the Zoo! (Dinner the first night is not provided.)
All you need to bring is a sleeping bag or blankets (a pillow, if desired), personal toiletries, and a change of clothes for the next morning!
Pricing ages: Child-Ages 5 - 12, Adults-Ages 13 and up Starry Safaris are for adults and children five years and older. Singles and couples without children are welcome to all programs. ( Groups of 20 or more need to contact Christine Janson 760-346-5694x2506 for scheduling, and to recieve group pricing of only $78 per person!) |
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| Starry Safaris are The Living Desert's overnight adventure you won't want to miss. Spend the night enjoying all that nature has to offer.
Your adventure includes nighttime and morning guided walks, a campfire program - including s'mores roasting, a filling continental breakfast and next day admission to the Zoo! (Dinner the first night is not provided.)
All you need to bring is a sleeping bag or blankets (a pillow, if desired), personal toiletries, and a change of clothes for the next morning!
Pricing ages: Child-Ages 5 - 12, Adults-Ages 13 and up Starry Safaris are for adults and children five years and older. Singles and couples without children are welcome to all programs. ( Groups of 20 or more need to contact Christine Janson 760-346-5694x2506 for scheduling, and to recieve group pricing of only $78 per person!) |
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| Join us for a special morning tour featuring one of our most popular attractions. Your morning will include a deluxe continental breakfast and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from our keepers! (No children under age 7, please.) |
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| Ever wondered what happens at The Living Desert after hours? A Flashlight Safari Adventure allows you a sneak peek into the world of the park after dark! These fun evening programs are designed with families in mind - So grab the kids and enjoy a family night out at The Living Desert. |
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We are very excited to bring you world renowned nature educator, Joseph Cornell.
Joseph will be conducting two One-Day Workshops on Sharing Nature with Children during our Party for the Planet Celebration.
CLICK HERE to visit Joseph’s website and see what delights are in store for you!
This fabulous opportunity is presented by The Living Desert and the Natural Science Collaborative of the Desert Region. The reduced fee and refreshing comestibles have been made possible by the generosity of interested donors who want to make a difference in the lives of children. (Natural Science Collaborative members may register at the member price.)
All you need to bring is yourself (comfortably dressed for ‘outdoor play’) and an eagerness to learn new techniques to help engage children in the natural world around them!
Morning continental breakfast, sandwich buffet lunch (including vegetarian options) and afternoon snack, as well as beverages throughout the day, are all included! |
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| This pre-school program is presented free of charge for members of The Livng Desert!
Non-members pay $10 per adult, plus the daily admission. |
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| Make a date with the children in your life - share some food, learn some facts, & have some FUN! From October through March enjoy our special FAMILY ADVENTURE programming selected Thursdays each month. (Exception for November) We’ll be offering reprise evenings for two of our most anticipated ADVENTURES! The activities are geared towards families with children ages 4 and up. All ADVENTURES include an evening on-grounds walk or tram tour, refreshments, crafts*, and a special take-home souvenir*.
(*One craft/souvenir per paid child participant.)
Please, no children under age 4. |
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| Join The Living Desert staff for these wonderful Breakfasts Behind-the-Scenes! All Breakfast programs include a generous continental breakfast and take place on Sunday mornings. Programs begin at 7:00am, with the exception of Mothers' Day, which begins at 7:30am.
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A Natural History Interpretive Experience at Anza Borrego State Park |
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| Various Museum Excursion Trips, including the Getty Museum. |
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Come bright and early to get a special ‘sneak peek’ as some of our favorite animals start their day!
We rendezvous at our new Discovery Center at 8:00am sharp, where you’ll be greeted by one of our small animal ambassadors. After check-in we’ll learn a bit about the morning’s featured animal, and have a few moments to peruse the wonders the Discovery Center has to offer – You’ll definitely want to come back when you can spend more time!
From our starting point, you’ll be transported to you special ‘sneak peek’ location, where you’ll get to meet our featured animal up close!
Non-member participants may choose to purchase a discounted daily admission when they register, so that they may spend the whole day enjoying the park!
Ages 4 and up welcome! For safety reasons we ask no more than two children per adult. |
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Join The Living Desert on guided wildflower tours to incredible sites throughout the valley. Dates are set below; locations will depend on bloom sites and will be posted as soon as they are confirmed (In most cases, a week before the walk). Possible tour sites include, but are not limited to: Cottonwood Springs, Box Canyon, Indian Canyons, Coachella Valley Preserve, Snow Creek, Whitewater and Horsethief Canyon. |
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| If it's winter, the place for birders to be is the Salton Sea! Join Living Desert explorers as we travel to the Salton Sea to search for the birds of winter. We delight in flocks of snow geese, white-faced ibis and long-billed curlews. Sightings of birds of prey, including the peregrine falcon and merlin, are possible. Highlights of the day are often the burrowing owls seen peering from their burrow entrances.
These all-day carpool trips leave The Living Desert at 7:45 a.m. and return by 5 p.m. Participants are reminded to bring lunch, snacks, water, hats, jackets, sunscreen and binoculars; wear comfortable walking shoes. Leaders will bring spotting scopes. |
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