The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Recent News About The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
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Illegal pet trade threatens wildlife; how you can help
The illegal pet trade poses a significant threat to wildlife by disrupting ecosystems and endangering species. High global demand for exotic pets fuels the illicit capture and trade of millions of animals.
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Living Desert partners with brewery to aid Mexican wolf conservation
The Living Desert has announced a new collaboration with Luchador Brewing Company to support the conservation of the Mexican wolf, a species once on the verge of extinction. The partnership has resulted in the creation of El Lobo Mexican Lager, with $1 from every pint sold being directed towards The Living Desert's conservation initiatives.
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Summer membership offers savings at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
There is still time to take advantage of a Summer Membership at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Valid until September 30, summer memberships offer several benefits.
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Animal Olympics at The Living Desert showcases extraordinary wildlife feats
The Living Desert is set to host its own version of the Olympics, focusing on the remarkable athleticism of land-bound animals. Dr. James A. Danoff-Burg, an enthusiast of human and animal athletic prowess, shares his insights into this unique event scheduled for July 26.
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Guide released on benefits of native plants for urban gardens
Native plants provide critical habitat for threatened pollinators and other local wildlife. By incorporating native species into home gardens, individuals can restore fragmented urban ecosystems and reduce water consumption.
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Living Desert Zoo offers new membership perks with local business discounts
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens has introduced a series of new benefits for its members. Zoo members are now entitled to exclusive discounts at over 50 establishments throughout the Coachella Valley.
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Living Desert Zoo welcomes two northern bald ibis chicks
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is celebrating the arrival of two new chicks belonging to one of the world’s most endangered bird species. Born to Bastet and Ra, two waldrapp ibis, also known as northern bald ibis, the chicks recently hatched at The Living Desert.
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The Living Desert mourns beloved giraffe Dadisi
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens has announced the passing of Dadisi, a 23-year-old giraffe. On June 3, Dadisi was euthanized peacefully on a bed of sand, surrounded by her caretakers. During her final days, team members from various departments visited to bid farewell.
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Living Desert welcomes spur-winged lapwing chicks
The Living Desert has introduced four new members to its African aviary—spur-winged lapwing chicks. Hatched during the week of April 29 to first-time parents, Peeper Parker and MJ, these young birds are already exploring their habitat.
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Bobcat celebrates 22nd birthday at The Living Desert
On May 10, one of The Living Desert’s eldest residents, Crawler the bobcat, celebrated his 22nd birthday. Crawler, originally from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, is one of the three oldest bobcats in zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. RoxAnna Breitigan, COO and former Director of Animal Care at The Living Desert, helped care for Crawler when he was just a kitten.
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Workshop assesses community support for rhino conservation initiative near Hwange National Park
The Living Desert, in collaboration with Imvelo Safari Lodges, recently conducted a Building Community Conservation Success workshop with students from Lupane State University and the National University of Science and Technology in Zimbabwe. The event focused on imparting both theoretical and practical skills to the students, including foundational social science principles, interview script creation, and knowledge of local culture and conservation projects.
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Living Desert prioritizes collaboration with local communities for conservation success
Respect makes everything possible. If someone were to come to our home and dictate, “This is what you must do with your home. Trust us, we know what we are talking about,” most of us would tell them to get lost! Each of us must retain the ability to determine how we manage our land, our actions, and our community. Outsiders lecturing on conservation without respect are similarly unlikely to succeed. That’s why, at The Living Desert, we prioritize serving, learning from, and collaborating with local communities. This commitment was underscored by a recent experience in...
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The Living Desert enhances conservation efforts with expanded social science workshops
Ensuring that Indigenous People and local communities (IPLC) not only participate in conservation but also lead or co-lead these efforts is crucial for ensuring that these projects are desired by local communities and thus more likely to be sustainable. One of the most effective approaches to achieving this is by enabling outside conservationists to engage with, learn from, and understand the needs and desires of these communities through basic training in social science.
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Nine-year-old's campaign aims to save California's desert tortoise
After experiencing the wonders of desert wildlife on a field trip to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, nine-year-old Leighton felt compelled to make a difference.
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Living Desert seeks public input on grant for addressing illegal vehicle activities
The conservation team at The Living Desert has prepared a preliminary grant application for the 2024 California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR) Restoration Grant. The team is seeking public input on their proposal, which aims to address illegal off-highway vehicle activities within Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP) through scientific studies and outreach interventions.
