The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Zoo · Palm Desert

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Zoo · Palm Desert

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47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Giraffe feedings, close animal encounters, and desert flora  

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