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Where the Wild Things Are

Celebrating a golden milestone, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens brings Australia to the Coachella Valley, contends with a (human) pandemic, and prepares for its biggest inhabitants yet.

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It started on the back of an envelope. In 1970, when Karen Sausman was hired as the first director of The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens — known at that point as The Living Desert Reserve — the plucky naturalist and educator mapped out an ambitious plan for a sprawling campus in the heart of the Coachella Valley showcasing flora

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Greater Outdoors

Outdoor adventure awaits in Greater Palm Springs, where championship sports, high-octane thrills, and nature trails leave lasting impressions.

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Outdoor adventure awaits in Greater Palm Springs, where championship sports, high-octane thrills, and nature trails leave lasting impressions.

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Check In, Chill Out

With a mix of historic hotels, boutique properties, and luxury resorts, Greater Palm Springs caters to travelers of every stripe. The adventure begins at your hotel. Where will you stay?

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Historic hotels, boutique properties, and luxury resorts lets Greater Palm Springs cater to travelers of every stripe. Where will you stay?