The setting is fun and educational for the whole family. Indoor and outdoor exhibits, connected by paved and unpaved walkways, interpret the deserts of the world and provide a unique desert experience to visitors. The Living Desert also acts as a conversation center for desert plants and animals. The Living Desert is one of the most successful zoological parks in the United States and is fully accredited by the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums. Exhibits attract a quarter-million visitors annually, making The Living Desert one of the Coachella Valley's top tourist destinations.
Donations make up a small portion of the operating budget and are gladly accepted.
Membership is encouraged. Children under 3 are admitted free.