The Living Desert - Zoo Membership

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Zoo Membership Membership has its advantages! FREE ADMISSION to the park for a full year from the month of purchase SPECIAL ENTRANCE 7am for “Members Only.” Enjoy a walk around the park or hike the Wilderness Trails DISCOUNTS on purchases in Gift and Garden shops REDUCED PRICES on additional guest passes for friends and/or family at half price TRAVEL AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INVITATIONS to “Members Only” Events FREE OR REDUCED ADMISSION to more than 200 Zoos, Aquariums, Gardens and Arboreta. View the park the way Members do! START your day walking or hiking with nature CONNECT with your family; spend time in the park ENCOUNTER the beauty of our desert gardens EXPLORE reciprocating zoos EXPERIENCE the changing season year round DISCOVER the fun of a “wild” education with school field trips and education classes LEARN about animals at daily animal encounters and Wildlife Wonders shows ENTERTAIN visiting friends and relatives at special events RECEIVE a tax deduction for your contribution to a non-profit organization Make your mark at the park and the desert too! Your visits increase attendance, making The Living Desert a top local attraction, hosting over 350,000 guests annually. We provide a natural education for your children and each year host over 37,000 school children. Your membership is a commitment to the desert we live in and the animals we share it with. The Living Desert supports conservation and preservation efforts worldwide. By sharing membership benefits with others, you can help increase our membership households beyond 12,000. And by renewing your membership each year, your dollars provide nearly 50% of our annual operating expenses. Thank you for your support!

Categories & Benefits - All Categories include Unlimited Free Admission

$45 Individual	1 Adult only 2 Free guest passes

$65 Dual	2 Adults only 2 Free guest passes

$75 General	2 adults and 4 children 2 Free guest passes

$100 Contributing	2 Adults and 4 children 4 Free guest passes ($25.00 tax deductible)

$135 Supporting	2 Adults and 4 children 4 Free guest passes Annual Report - VIP events ($60.00 tax deductible)

$250 Donor	2 Adults and 4 children 4 Free guest passes Annual Report - VIP events ($175.00 tax deductible)

$500 Sustaining	2 Adults and 4 children 4 Free guest passes Annual Report - VIP events ($425.00 tax deductible)

$1000 Curators' Circle	2 Adults and 4 children 8 Free guest passes Recognition on The Curator's Circle Exhibit Annual Report - VIP events **Special additional benefits ($925.00 tax deductible)

$2500 Director's Circle	4 Adults and 4 children 16 Free guest passes Recognition on The Director's Circle Exhibit Annual Report - VIP events **Special additional benefits ($2,425.00 tax deductible)

$5000 President's Circle	2 Adults and 4 children Unlimited guest passes Life Member Recognition - Annual Report - VIP events **Special additional benefits (One time donation $4,925.00 tax deductible)

** For additional information call 760-346-5694, ext. 2133

Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable (ID with a Photo required). Definition of Children: under 18 years of age. Pricing & Benefits subject to change without notice.

Memberships to The Living Desert continue to be a terrific bargain, especially when you consider the many benefits and discounts. Additional guest passes may be purchased for family and friends at half price. Encourage your friends to come and visit us and join as well.

To join or renew your membership, call 760-346-5694, ext. 2133. Or stop by the Membership Office (located next to the Admissions Gate), open every day (except Christmas Day) during regular hours. Emails may be directed to gmikesell@livingdesert.org.

You may complete a membership application by clicking here.

Click here if you would like a list of zoos, aquariums and arboretums that participate in the Reciprocal Zoo program if you are a member of The Living Desert. Click Here for a printable reciprocal zoo list.