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Best Way to See the Stars (Without a Fuss)

We recommend the best place to pitch your tent under the stars in the desert, and where is the best place to view bighorn sheep.

Steven Biller Attractions, Best Of, Current PSL

See the stars at the Rancho Mirage Observatory, discover the best place to pitch your tent in the desert, and where to view bighorn sheep.

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Best Places to Occupy Kids

The Living Desert immerses you and your kids in the animal's habitat, make a splash at a resort pool, or visit a local public park.

Kent Black Attractions, Best Of, Current PSL

What are the best places to occupy your kids in the desert? The Living Desert is a fave, make waves at a resort pool, or visit a public park.

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Things to Do This Week, May 2-9

Comedian Gabriel Inglesias makes a tour stop, sip craft beers at Brew at the Zoo, and Palm Springs, Palm Desert offer free outdoor concerts.

JIM POWERS Attractions, Current Digital

Comedian Gabriel Inglesias makes a tour stop, sip craft beers at Brew at the Zoo, and Palm Springs, Palm Desert offer free outdoor concerts.

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Things to Do This Week, March 21-28

Fashion Week El Paseo and Palm Desert Food and Wine anchor the week, while Cathedral City celebrates LGBT Days and The Living Desert glows in the dark.

JIM POWERS Attractions, Current Digital

Fashion Week El Paseo and Palm Desert Food and Wine anchor the week, Cathedral City holds LGBT Days, and The Living Desert glows in the dark.

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Rhino-Mite!

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens’ Rhino Savanna habitat debuted in November. Here’s the backstory on its star inhabitants, Nia and Jaali.

Derrik J. Lang Attractions, Current Guide, Watch & Listen - Attractions

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens’ Rhino Savanna habitat debuted in November. Here’s the backstory on its star inhabitants, Nia and Jaali.

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Things to Do This Week, Nov. 22-29

Zowie Bowie helps Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City mark its first anniversary, WildLights opens at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, and The River hosts the Desert Art Festival.

JIM POWERS Attractions, Current Digital

Zowie Bowie helps Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City mark its first anniversary, and WildLights opens at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.

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Latest Addition

The Living Desert's new Rhino Savanna habitat will help educate the public about the plight of this endangered specie.

Staff Report Attractions, Current Digital

The Living Desert’s new Rhino Savanna habitat in Palm Desert will help educate the public about the plight of this endangered specie.