This is a very different Zoo and Gardens. See the Giraffe walking in such a large open space was wonderful. You can have your picture taken with a Giraffe. The Petting Zoo is a must for the children. If you have time pay for a...More

Especially you city-dwellers; this is the place to experience what the USA desert in America's Southwest is all about. You are in for a treat! So respectful of the plants, animals, and eco environment of the desert. Yet does an outstanding job of making accessible...More

Great gardens and zoo, loved feeding the giraffes. At different times of the day, they allow guests to feed the animals under zoo supervision (of course)! If visiting during warm weather months, go early before it gets too hot!

I went to the Living Desert years ago they have added many new features like feeding the giraffes and in Nov they start Camel Rides. Take the private tour with your own Guide and shuttle. The Cougars were so beautiful and of course the beautiful...More

We spent the first part of our day at the living zoo. We arrived first thing in the morning before most other people were there. This meant that we got to talk with more of the staff and visit with the giraffes before the feeding...More

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens has the best in Conservation and education of desert plant life from various deserts around the world. The wild animals are all desert based animals from around the globe.

If you are into vegetation and other plants, this is a good place to go. It is fairly close and would be a tour I would do when the temperature is comfortable enough to be outdoors.