The hiking trails are paid entrance with the zoo. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens were once called Living Desert Museum. The zoo is a non-profit zoo and includes access to hiking trails and the desert botanical garden.

Ticket prices & discounts:
Ages 0 – 2 are Free
Ages 3 – 12 = $19.95
Ages 13+ = $29.95
Ages 62+ = $27.95

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1. Wilderness Loop

9.19km

02:40

240m

Hike the moderate 5.7-mile Wilderness Loop at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, gaining 783 feet with scenic desert views.

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2. Adventure Loop

3.15km

00:49

20m

Hike the easy 2.0-mile Adventure Loop within The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, gaining 79 feet over 49 minutes.

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3. Discovery Loop

1.91km

00:30

10m

Hike the easy 1.2-mile Discovery Loop in Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, gaining 33 feet of elevation in about 29 minutes.

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