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2ND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DESERT CONSERVATION SUMMIT

Friday, November 19 - Sunday, November 21, 2021

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is excited to host its Second Annual International Desert Conservation Summit on Friday, November 19, 2021 through Sunday, November 21, 2021. This year’s theme is “Saving African Rhinos” and the speakers are all global leaders in rhino conservation. The in-person event will be a significant gathering of experts from around the world focused on saving deserts and the animals, plants, and communities that call the desert home. The Summit Weekend will feature 10 speakers from three countries representing 9 conservation organizations. Expert conservationists will share rhino conservation stories from the field, along with success stories, key challenges, a closer look at their important work, and suggestions of how you can help. Friday Night Videos will feature work from the organizations with an opportunity to mix with these world leaders. The Saturday Summit is open to the public with the goal of welcoming everyone into the vast and fascinating world of wildlife conservation in general, and of Africa’s rhinos in particular. Summit attendees will have the unique opportunity to interact in a live question and answer session following each presentation. The Saturday night Award Ceremony will have limited dinner seating when the conservationists will each receive The Living Desert Conservation Hero Award. Sunday, Rhino Tours of the newly opened Rhino Savanna at The Living Desert will also be available.

Black Rhinoceros

ANIMAL AND TRAIN ADOPTS SUPPORT THE LIVING DESERT’S MISSION

Share your love and passion this holiday season! Fill someone’s holiday with rhinormous good cheer with a gift from The Living Desert! Your gift of a symbolic animal adoption or train adoption is a gift that gives back too! Visit LivingDesert.org/Adopt or call (760) 346-5694 Ext. 2164 for more information.

Adopt an Animal

UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURES AWAIT

The Living Desert’s Travel Club offers extraordinary trips around the world; each one custom-designed to highlight the breathtaking beauty of the destination. Each trip is led by Allen Monroe, President/CEO of The Living Desert. Space is limited. Learn more about these trips at LivingDesert.org/Travel

Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic

September 7-26, 2022 A once in a lifetime opportunity to the realm of the polar bears, this epic voyage explores two of the Arctic’s most memorable places.

Botswana

October 1-12, 2022 Discover adventure wrapped in luxury with visits to numerous National Parks for extraordinary wildlife experiences.

Tanzania

June 6-16, 2023 At Heaven’s wild refuge discover infinite beauty and the thrill of spotting wildlife like hippos, rhino, giraffe, lion, cheetah and more. India - Fall 2023 For more information or to join our Travel Club, please call (760) 340-4954 or email Travel@LivingDesert.org.

Polar bears in the Arctic

Elephants in Botswana

Calling all volunteers

Do you enjoy sharing your love of The Living Desert with others? Do you have some extra time to give? You’re invited to learn more about the unique opportunities available with becoming a volunteer at The Living Desert. Our beloved and incredible volunteers support The Living Desert in a variety of ways, including guest service, education programs, and animal care. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit LivingDesert.org/Volunteer or call (760) 346-5694

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