EVENTS CALENDAR

March 2023

Glow in the Park

Nightly, Now-April 30

6:30-10:00pm; last admission at 9:00pm

Glow in the Park returns with an entirely new illuminating adventure. Presented by Acrisure Arena, Home of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, Glow in the Park will feature over a hundred new lanterns adorning new pathways, this larger-than-life event will delight guests ofall ages. Watch the desert come alive with animal, plant, and nature scape lanterns, immersive and engaging displays, and memorable photo opportunities.

Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Ticket Mon-Thu Fri-Sun

Adult (General Admission) $27.95 $29.95

Member Adult $25.95 $27.95

Child 3-12 $17.95 $19.95

Child under 3 Free Free

Advance reservations are required, and tickets can be purchased at LivingDesert.org/Glow.

April 2023

Spring ZooCamp

April 11-13

Spring ZooCamp returns with STEM-based learning camps designed for adventurers grades K-5.

K-1ST GRADE: Birds of a Feather — Discover the many ways that birds use their feathers during this hands-on, three-day camp.

2ND-3RD GRADE: Come Fly with Me — Explore the phenomenon of migration in this three-day camp. We'll investigate why some bird species migrate and how others can survive year-round in their environments.

4TH-5TH GRADE: Let’s Get Egg-cited — The eggs of Steller's jays and robins are both a beautiful blue... or are they? In this threeday camp, we'll discover how light and color play an important part in the lives of birds.

The Spring ZooCamp sessions are three days, Tuesday – Thursday, 8:30am–12:30pm. Registration now open; advance reservation is required at LivingDesert.org/ZooCamp.

Members: $225 | Non-members: $250

Earth Day

April 22

Join The Living Desert for a day of celebration on Saturday, April 22, from 9:00am-12:00pm.

Earth Day at The Living Desert will feature ways for all of us to help promote a healthier planet through the choices we make. Fun for all ages, guests can help the Zoo fulfill our 10,000 seed challenge by stopping by the Discovery Center to propagate a native plant that supports local pollinators. Meet with many of our local conservation partners, learn about sustainable options, attend themed keeper connections, and more.

This event is free for members or with paid park admission. Learn more at LivingDesert.org/EarthDay.

June 2023

Summer ZooCamp

Select Weeks, June 7 – July 27, 2023

Summer ZooCamp returns with new programming and themes. Campers in grades K-5, will have the opportunity to explore our desert environment through various experiences, activities, encounters and more.

ZooCamp will run from 8:00am-12:00pm for 3-day sessions, Tuesday through Thursday, except the week of June 7-9, when camp is Wednesday through Friday.

Week 1: June 7-9

Week 2: June 13-15

Week 3: June 20-22

Week 4: July 11-13

Week 5: July 18-20

Week 6: July 25-27

Members: $225 | Non-members: $250

Registration opens April 1; advance registration is required at LivingDesert.org/ZooCamp.