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The Living Desert in Palm Springs

Established in 1970, the Palm Springs Living Desert was created when the board of the Palm Springs Desert Museum anticipated the increasing housing and resort development and its potential impact on the local desert ecosystem. In an attempt to involve the community in their cause, the Living Desert was created for local wildlife as well as imported exotic animals.

A large portion of the zoo’s animals are native to Africa, like the Spurred Tortoise, Crested Porcupine, Black-footed Cat, Cheetah, Gazelle, Camel, Boa, Fox species and more. Many of the wildlife come from Australia and the rest remain local to the United States.