EVENTS CALENDAR SUMMER/FALL 2023

JUNE-AUGUST

Summer Hours

June 1

From June 1 through September 30, The Living Desert will be open from 7:00am1:30pm daily, with last admission at 12:30pm. During summer hours, the carousel and hiking trails will be closed through September 30.

ZooCamp

Select Weeks in July and August

Wild adventure awaits campers K-9! Summer ZooCamp will run on select weeks in July and August from 8:00am-12:00pm for 3-day sessions, Tuesday through Thursday.

Registration is now open; advance registration is required at LivingDesert.org/ZooCamp.

Members: $225 | Non-members: $250

New Volunteer Orientation

July 8

Join The Living Desert’s wonderfully wild team of volunteers! A variety of positions and shifts are available.

Advance registration is required: LivingDesert.org/Support/Volunteer

Teacher Appreciation Day

August 12

Calling all teachers: We are wild about you! To celebrate the teachers who make up our communities, we're inviting you to join us for Teacher Appreciation Day at the Zoo.

Advance registration is required: LivingDesert.org/TeacherDay

SEPTEMBER–DECEMBER

Job Fair

September 23

Join the team making a difference for wildlife and wild places! Learn more about current job openings in various full time, part time, and seasonal positions at The Living Desert. Employment opportunities span across many teams, including administration, animal care, horticulture, food and beverage, maintenance, and retail.

To learn more, visit LivingDesert.org/ Careers.

Season Hours Return

October 1

The Living Desert returns to regular seasonal hours of 8:00am-5:00pm daily, with last admission at 4:00pm. At this time, the hiking trails and carousel will also return to regular hours.

Howl-O-Ween

October 28-29

This daytime, seasonal event returns for a wonderfully wicked Halloween celebration with family-friendly activities.

WildLights

November 21 — Member Preview Night Select Nights, November 22-December 30

The Living Desert’s cherished holiday tradition returns for its 31st season with a dazzling display of sparkling lights, new features, and an exclusive 21+ evening. Tickets will go on sale mid-September; stay tuned for more details and information.