- Type: Museums
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NileGuide Expert Says:
During the Winter the Living Desert is decorated with holiday lights for visitors to enjoy in the evening. Festivities include live performances, a skating rink, and hot coco is served.
Description:
This 1,200-acre desert reserve, museum, zoo, and educational center is designed to acquaint visitors with the Southern California desert's unique habitats. You can walk or take a tram tour through sectors that re-create life in several distinctive desert zones. See and learn about a dizzying variety of plants, insects, and wildlife, including bighorn sheep, mountain lions, rattlesnakes, lizards, owls, golden eagles, and the ubiquitous roadrunner, plus new exhibits featuring frogs and butterflies. It's a nonstuffy learning experience for kids and grown-ups alike.
- © Frommer's 2012
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Ask a local about Living Desert
Ask Palm Desert Locals about Living Desert
Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 760 346 5694
- fax: 760 568 9685
- send email
Address:
- 47-900 Portola Ave
- Palm Desert, CA 92260
Hours:
- Sep 1-Jun 15: Daily 9a-5p; Jun 16-Aug 31: Daily 8a-1:30p
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
- User Rating
