Spring is a great time of year to visit The Living Desert in Palm Springs, CA. Not easily categorized, it’s described on their website as a zoo and endangered species conservation center – botanical garden – natural history museum – wilderness park – nature preserve – education center. Here you can explore the desert animals of Africa (like camels, gazelles, and the endangered oryx) as well as ones native to North America. It’s best to get an early start to your visit since most of the animals are at their peak activity in the cool morning hours. (This is also convenient if you have jet-lagged kids who are awake much earlier than you’d like.) As the temperature starts to rise, head inside to the Wildlife Hospital to see how they take care of all the animals. With so much to do and see here, your kids will probably have lots of questions. Fortunately, the helpful staff in the Discovery Room is there to help answer anything you want to know about desert life. So grab your comfortable walking shoes and plenty of water and get ready for an unforgettable visit!
Admission:
(Season/Summer)
General - $11.95/$8.75
Children (3-12yrs) - $7.50/$4.75
Children (under 3) - Free
Hours:
Season - 9/1 – 6/15
9am-5pm daily
(closed Christmas Day)
Summer - 6/16 – 8/31
8am-1:30pm daily
http://www.livingdesert.org/default.asp
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