The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens: Winter Nature Walks & Desert Discovery Trails
Visit on your scheduleDaily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (last admission 4:00 PM); mild 70°F winter weather ideal for daytime exploration
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 · 60.9 mi approx. from RiversideDirections
All ages; 100% stroller friendly paved botanical garden paths, Gecko Gulch playground, and interactive habitats
From $35$34.95 adults; $24.95 children (ages 3–12); children under 3 free; free parking
About this adventure
Winter is the most idyllic season to explore The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, when daily temperatures hover around a pleasant 70°F under sunny blue skies. Spanning 1,200 preserved acres of the Colorado Desert, the park combines immersive zoological habitats with three miles of pristine native desert hiking loops. Wide, flat, paved pathways are 100% stroller accessible, winding past giraffes that children can hand-feed, rhinoceroses, cheetahs, and the interactive Australian Walkabout where wallabies hop alongside guests. Families with younger children can explore Gecko Gulch playground, watch the elaborate G-scale model train display spanning over 3,000 feet of miniature track, and take gentle nature walks through desert botanical gardens.
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