Within the Living Desert’s 1,200 acres you will discover nearly 400 fascinating desert animals representing over 150 specie s including coyotes, bighorn sheep, oryx, zebras, cheetahs and meerkats. There are lush botanical gardens representing 10 different desert ecosystems and a journey to "Eagle Canyon," with its streams, mountain lions, bobcats, Mexican wolves and golden eagles is a definite "must see."

All of this plus wilderness hiking trails, Native American exhibits and special events and programs throughout the year attract over 275,000 visitors annually, making The Living Desert one of the Coachella Valley's top tourist destinations.