Take Route 62 through Morongo and Yucca Valleys. The Living Desert 1,200-acre wildlife and botanical park, featuring rare desert animals and endangered African wildlife including bighorn sheep, mountain lions, Mexican wolves, cheetahs and zebras. Hiking trails, picnic areas, cafe, gift shop, 600-seat amphitheater, guided tram and walking tours, group rates. 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. Oasis Waterpark Deluxe, family-oriented water playground in a private beach club atmosphere.
Food stands, private cabanas, lockers, dressing rooms.
Plenty of shade. All-condo Oasis Villa Hotel with free waterpark admissions. European-style Oasis Health Club. Off I-10 south on Gene Autry Tr. between Ramon Rd. For more to see in Palm Springs click above.