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| Hours | Daily 9am-5pm (last entrance 4pm); summer (mid-June to Aug) 8am-1:30pm | ||
| Address | 47-900 Portola Ave | ||
| Phone | 760/346-5694 | ||
| Web site | www.livingdesert.org | ||
| Prices | Admission $12 adults, $11 seniors/military, $7.50 children 3-12, free for kids 2 and under. Reduced summer rates | ||
Frommer's Review
This 1,200-acre desert reserve, museum, zoo, and educational center is designed to acquaint visitors with the Southern California desert's unique habitats. You can walk or take a tram tour through sectors that re-create life in several distinctive desert zones. See and learn about a dizzying variety of plants, insects, and wildlife, including bighorn sheep, mountain lions, rattlesnakes, lizards, owls, golden eagles, and the ubiquitous roadrunner, plus new exhibits featuring frogs and butterflies. It's a nonstuffy learning experience for kids and grown-ups alike.
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