ATTRACTIONS

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Living Desert Zoo and Garden, The
  47-900 Portola Avenue • Palm Desert, CA 92260
  760-346-5694
  This 1,200 acre wildlife and botanical park features rare and endangered desert animals and African wildlife, as well as contains hiking trails, picnic areas, a cafe, and a gift shop. more...  map

• Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, The
  47-900 Portola Avenue • Palm Desert, CA 92260
  760-346-5694
  One of the most unique institutions in the country, this place stands out as the only American zoo and garden dedicated solely to interpreting and conserving the deserts of the world and it is the only zoological and botanical park specializing in just one entire ecosystem. This 1,000 acre of natural desert habitat includes a zoo and endangered species conservation center, botanical gardens, natural history museum, wilderness park, nature preserve, and education center. more...

Tours & Cruises

• Balloon Above The Desert
  40373 Moonflower Court • Palm Desert, CA 92260
  760-776-5785
  One of the most peaceful experiences of a lifetime awaits you with this balloon company that offers guided tours in a colorful hot air balloon, where you will view breathtaking vistas of some of the most picturesque landscapes in California. more...  map