The Living Desert Zoo

The Living Desert Zoo. Ever heard of it? Maybe not. We discovered this wonderful zoo at the end of last summer. It's in Palm Desert, which was a little far for us, but it gave us something to do one weekend. Admission is reasonable ($11.95 for adults, $7.50 for kids), although I probably paid that in gas to get there and back. LOL. It's not a huge zoo, but I liked it because there were plenty of wide open walkways, places to sit, places to contemplate and things for everyone to see and do.

They have an educational area in the beginning, where my daughter got to learn about some native desert animals. Perhaps my daughter Gabby's favorite part was the Butterfly garden. They have plenty of flowers that attract butterflies. This picture was taken in the butterfly garden with my Sony DSC-H2 camera. Photography is quickly becoming a hobby for me.

The Living Desert Zoo has plenty of native desert animals. I liked the shops and the places to eat. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They also had a nice nursery where you could buy many different kinds of plants.

Toward the end of our visit, we saw one of my favorite animals, giraffes. They seem so content and peaceful. I also took this picture of a giraffe. It seemed so happy as it walked gracefully toward the horizon. If you're ever in the Palm Desert area or are just looking for something to do, go visit the Living Desert Zoo. It's different than your typical day at the San Diego or LA Zoo. I think you'll enjoy your visit!