Family Fun at The Living Desert
March 24, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Home & Living
No longer the playground for the retired generation, Palm Springs has been working to cultivate a younger, hipper image. This includes reaching out to families with the activities and attractions in the area that will appeal to all sizes and shapes of families.
The Living Desert is just that kind of attraction.
Founded in 1970, The Living Desert is a combination zoo and botanical garden based entirely on the desert eco-system. It covers about 1,200 acres of land, and is a pioneer in environmental education and native wildlife rehabilitation. It also has active captive breeding and plant propagation programs. The organization …read more




