Palm Desert, CA News
Palm Desert, CA News
Watch Stacey Johnson (our CEO) and Magia (our beautiful jaguar) getting the word...
THE LIVING DESERT HONORS MILITARY FAMILIES WITH MEMORIAL DAY SPECIALS -- As a wa...
Discover over 450 fascinating animals and acres of lush botanical gardens on you...
Catch brilliant actress Susanna Hamnett in her mischievous retelling of Shakespe...
Calling all campers! ZooCamp registration is open. Summer ZooCamp weekly session...
There is still time to become a McCallum Theatre subscriber. But do it now, as...
Thank you to Integrated Wealth Management, our Presenting Sponsor of Brew at the...
Tickets on sale today for our Summer Session performances: Susanna Hamnett in Ne...
Beautiful day at The Living Desert! Annual jaguar exam at 9:30 in the Tennity Wi...
Be sure to add your photos from the event to this album!
Our Meerkat Exhibit is officially open! Thank you to our donor Lee Miller and to...
Brew at the Zoo a success! Read more in today's Desert Sun. We are posting event...
Goodnight all you craft beer and animal lovers. Thank you for making our 3rd Ann...
Over 1,600 tickets sold and we are officially sold out for Brew at the Zoo! Than...
Brew at the Zoo is tonight! You can still get tickets at the door. Special promo...
Not too late to attend our Brew at the Zoo! You can buy tickets at the door. Plu...
Flash Contest! Brew at the Zoo will have FOUR stages with live bands. Name your...
Save the Date for July 4 Fireworks
You are invited! Please join us as we officially unveil our new meerkat exhibit...
Please "share" this event with your Facebook friends!
3rd Annual Brew at the Zoo
Coming in from out of town for the 3rd Annual Brew at the Zoo? Live locally and...
Check out Treasure at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa yesterday preparing f...
Calling all foodies! Thank you to La Quinta Resort & Club for sponsoring our VIP...
Hyena exams are tomorrow at 9:30am at The Tennity Wildlife Hospital located insi...
The Audience and the Open Call panel of judges were in agreement once again - Ge...
Last chance this week to win two tickets to our 3rd Annual Brew at the Zoo! Thi...
Still some tickets left for this year's Open Call Talent Project which opens thi...
Ready to win two tickets to our 3rd Annual Brew at the Zoo? (That's a $110 value...
Great story on snake season... what to look for and how to be safe when our dese...
Cheetah exam this morning at the Tennity Wildlife Hospital in the park. Exam sta...
Alab Dei Tenorio Pagunsan, this year's youngest Open Call vocalist, is a student...
Our very own Peter Siminski, Director of Conservation and Education, offers his...
Vocalist Marko Milbourne (41) is a multimedia designer and social media marketin...
Looking for a good lunch spot? Support one of our participating restaurants for...
The word today is Brew! Here are just a few of the breweries, wineries and restu...
Aaron Rubio is a dancer from Indio. He has thought about auditioning for Open Ca...
One of Open Call’s youngest vocalists at 12 years old is Ethan Waters. A student...
Due to overwhelming demand (okay one person), we are going to run the next conte...
Update! Our Animal Department has a request (well, they have two requests really...
Let's play! Win 2 tickets for Brew at the Zoo, Saturday, May 5th 6:30-9:30pm. Na...
Palm Springs resident and part time sign installer Gerald Patrick Colucci, 57, j...
Contest time! Win 2 tickets to Brew at the Zoo. Let us know the thing you are mo...
Vocalist Annais Linares and pianist Everett Erickson, both 15, are students in P...
Vocalist, student, and resident of Desert Hot Springs, Brittany Hill is 12 years...
Danielle King, 17, is a vocalist and pianist from La Quinta. Danielle longs to s...
Joshua King, dancer (25) and Martinell Garrison II, vocalist (24) auditioned for...
Twenty year old Noah Yaghoubian is a previous year's Open Call finalist and Gran...
Super excited to announce VIP Tickets are now available for Brew at the Zoo! VIP...
The dancers of Hartin Dance Company, ages 13-18, are loyal McCallum theatre fans...
Dr. Kevin Leiske, our staff veterinarian, interviewed by ABC 7 on the condidtion...
Vocalist Jerome Elliott, 56, hails from Desert Hot Springs and is employed as a...
Vocalist Sarika Andavolu, 15, is a student from Rancho Mirage who will be gracin...
Open Call Talent Project, April 26-28, 2012 - Vocalist Jerome Elliot, 56, hails...
Dancer and student, Adam Casillas, 14, was encouraged by a friend to audition fo...
We have over 40 restaurants, wineries and breweries serving at Brew at the Zoo o...
Super excited to announce Stone Brewing Company will be pouring at Brew at the Z...
Our very own Mike Chedester is one of the co-founders of the Desert Horticultura...
Who would guess that retired police dispatcher, Emily Ramirez, is also a vocalis...
Open Call Talent Project, April 26-28, 2012 Dancer Susannah Hansel, 15, is a s...
Check out this great article in Palm Desert Patch:
Lindsay J. Ouellette is a 73 year old vocalist and retired account manager for t...
$15 gift card to the Daily Grill! $10 donation to The Living Desert from Lincoln...
Dillon Trollop plays with the Desert Hot Springs High School Steel Orchestra as...
Be a part of the McCallum Theatre’s Silver Anniversary!!
Be a part of the McCallum Theatre’s Silver Anniversary!!
For a limited time, get a FREE kids admission to The Living Desert with purchase...
Here it is - our 2012 - 2013 Season Brochure! It's our 25th Anniversary Season,...
Join us for Brew at the Zoo on May 5th and enjoy craft beer, wine and food from...
Engelbert Humperdinck has been selected out of every singer in the United Kingdo...
Be a part of the McCallum Theatre’s Silver Anniversary!! The fun stuff: The McC...
Test drive a Lincoln from April 11-15 at The Shops on El Paseo from 10-6 daily a...
We're Number One! In California that is, and for the first quarter of 2011 - th...
Jelly Beans! Easter Bunny! Free Train Rides! Bring in your recycled item (bottle...
We wanted to share the news of Kishka's passing. She was one of our beautiful Am...
A guest post from Stephanie, our Indio High School intern (whose last day is tod...
Space Available For Nonprofits and Community Organizations
The Easter Bunny is on his way! Join us THIS Saturday for Eggs-travaganza: free...
Open Call Talent Project, April 26-28, 2012 Vocalist Audrey McDonald, 29, is br...
This guy is king of the mountain! Be sure to post your photos from today too.
See who's up and out this morning at The Living Desert! Can you spot the Bighorn...
Found in Northeast Africa, the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill are omnivorous, taking...
Grab your backpacks, roll up your sleeping bags, and come join the Starry Safari...
Open Call Talent Project, April 26-28, 2012 Saxophonist Emma Reinhart, 17, from...
Thank you to The Shops on El Paseo for including us as the benefitting charity f...
Thank you to National Geographic for shedding light on this interesting topic co...
Ever want to ride a poop mobile? Well, thanks to The Denver Zoo you can! The Liv...
Welcome colleagues, peers and friends from The AZA (Association of Zoos and Aqua...
Open Call Talent Project, April 26-28, 2012 Brand new to Open Call is the folks...
Head's Up! The Village Wa Tu Tu will close today at 1pm for a private event. We...
We're the Best of the Valley - again! Thank you to everyone who voted.
Hey Facebook Fans: Special ticket pricing for Facebook fans of the McCallum Thea...
Quite a weekend planned at the Zoo! Plant Sale Friday through Sunday, and the fi...
There are still tickets available for tonight's performance. But don't take our...
Our Semi-Annual PLANT SALE is this Friday through Sunday! From 9:00am - 5:00pm e...
McCallum's Talent Project Open Call is right around the corner April 26-28, 2012...
This is intermission at Blast! playing at the McCallum Theatre tonight and tomor...
Tonight is the night! Attend Fashion Week El Paseo tonight and support The Livin...
Save the Date! Saturday, April 7 we are celebrating Earth Day and Easter with o...
Do you like shows like Stomp, Riverdance and Blue Man Group? Then you will LOVE...
Coachella Tickets At Music Matters DJ-Athon
Mark your calendars for the last JAZZOO concert on March 25! Click on the link...
If you see just one show at the McCallum this season, make it In The Heights. It...
Buy a membership to The Living Desert and as a bonus you will receive a one-year...
Come enjoy a great event and check out great desert plants as The Living Desert...
Oh, we are all so sad... our long-time pal, Fenton the zebra left us today. Her...
Fashion Week tickets you say? The first three people to call and buy tickets wil...
FASHION WEEK EL PASEO 2012 BENEFITS THE LIVING DESERT ON MARCH 20. Buy your tic...
Meet Liz Hile, our head Zookeeper! See how she balances all the aspects of her...
Spring is in the air... and that means that our local desert residents are start...
The gang's all here... the is the perfect weather to enjoy the Zoo and all the c...
Like to laugh? Like to think? Well, Wednesday, March 14th is your night! Come se...
Don't miss the incomparable Bill Medley at the McCallum Theatre, Tuesday, March...
Join us at the new Palm Desert International Fragrance & Flower Festival next we...
Don't miss JAZZOO this Sunday, March 11! Click on the link for info and to purc...
Wow, aren't cheetahs amazing animals? They love to hide and check out their wor...
Time for Zoobilee! Watch for fun photos from our wonderful night out complete w...
Bank of America is offering FREE admission to The Living Desert this Sat & Sun t...
2012 Calendars Are Here
A pleas from our Animal Keepers: WANTED! Your old Rubbermaid locking-lid trash...
There are still a few tickets left to the ZOOBILEE! Gala this Sunday. Call or vi...
Meet Tommy Hillfeather, as interviewed by Stella on KPSP yesterday!
Ricky Nelson Remembered Plus Tribute to the Music of John Denver
Blast!
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel
An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin
Mandy Patinkin
Colin Quinn: Long Story Short - Directed by Jerry Seinfeld
Righteous Brother Bill Medley
MAMMA MIA!
The King’s Singers
Richard Glazier Salutes the American Popular Song
Bill Cosby
Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show
Frank, Dean, Sammy & Joey. They were the guys that owned the Vegas Strip back i...
Need a few more reasons to come down to the Tommy Bahama store? Jerk chicken lol...
We're having fun at Tommy Bahama on El Paseo! Come join us for shopping and cool...
A little survey... please share with us if you utilize the hiking trails or just...
Get up close & personal with our very own animal keeper Sheila as she shares her...
Join us at The Gardens on El Paseo this Saturday, Feb 25th from 11-4pm at Tommy...
A very special thank you to Josh Otten and Josh Paquette of J.Willott Gallery on...
It's time for our annual Zoobilee, March 4, 5 pm at the Renaissance Esmeralda Re...
Hey, Andrea Martin is coming to the McCallum! Do you remember her best from My B...
It's almost time to work on your garden... and we know just the place to start!...
Check out our new TV spot featuring the Giraffe family!
Jazzoo is back THIS SUNDAY! Click on the link to make your reservations and gro...
The Desert Sun asked locals and a few well known comedians to list the most roma...
Happy Valentine's Day! Rest, relax... enjoy the day!
Did you know that visiting a Zoo on Valentine's Day is one of the top things for...
Tom Colicchio
Ben Vereen
TAO: The Art of the Drum
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
La Boheme
It's Magic
If you missed this show, you missed a very special evening. Thanks so much to D...
Dick van Dyke & The Vantastix
It is a beautiful day here in the park! Come see giraffe and kudu roam our savan...
Kathy Griffin
Let's kick off Friday with a contest! Last chance to win tickets for the HITS Ho...
Tribute to the Music of Glenn Miller and Tex Beneke
Cy Coleman's Broadway
Contest time! If you could be any animal in the zoo, which animal would you be a...
Join us in congratulating the docents who graduated yesterday from our months-lo...
KCOD Receives Large Donation From Tesh and Sellecca
Lorrie Morgan & Pam Tillis
‘One Enchanted Evening V’ Sells Out
Moscow Festival Ballet "Sleeping Beauty"
Contest time! The first five people to correctly name an attraction or feature w...
THE LIVING DESERT SEEKS A FEW GOOD TRAIN VOLUNTEERS! Be Part Of The Train Garde...
There are still tickets to see Kathy Griffin live at the McCallum Theatre this F...
Check out the fabulously talented Gino LaMont as he makes his McCallum Theatre d...
The Marvelous Wonderettes
This weekend, you are invited to the 1958 Springfield High School Prom, starring...
You want another contest? Okay! The first three people to correctly identify wha...
Judy Collins
Contest time! The first person to correctly name the year The Living Desert was...
Check out our fun TV spot, featuring our CEO, Stacey Johnson, for our Spanish-sp...
Steve Tyrell
The Trocks are coming! And they are at the McCallum Theatre on Valentine's Day!...
Nothing says "I love you" like adopting an animal for your Valentine! Click on...
Wind Energy Teacher Training Engages Desert Educators
Punxsutawney Phil vs Mojave Maxine: Kids are invited to enter our Mojave Maxine...
COD International Students Volunteering in the Community
Thank you to everyone who attended our 29th Annual (and last) Mousetrap Golf Tou...
This is the perfect weather for heading to the Zoo and having an Animal Encounte...
Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific
Save the date: Saturday, Feb 4th at The Gardens on El Paseo, The 14th Annual Win...
The Peking Acrobats
Kudu's to The Living Desert: Three male Greater Kudus to be exact. We are super...
Fencing Tournament in Wright Gymnasium Set
Fashion Show to Benefit COD Foundation
Check out this wonderful story KESQ did on our Wildlife on Wheels (WOW) program!...
COD Foundation Benefit: Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band Perform
Check out this great article in yesterday's Desert Sun on our final year of Mous...
Tickets are still available for the incredible Lucy Woodward tomorrow night at t...
We had a swingin' good time at Jazzoo this past Sunday (check out out the video)...
Meet Living Desert member Jeannie Green! Jeannie won our baby giraffe naming con...
Please share your zoo photos with us too!
Thank you to Joshua Davenport, a combat medic in the US Army and originally from...
Sign Up for the Great Decisions Lecture Series
Look who is scheduled to get their annual check-up on Thursday... Yep, our Eura...
FOTL Author Luncheon Set for Feb. 11
Wondering what to do with your old (but in good working condition) ice chest?Don...
Come celebrate Martin Luther King day at the Zoo! Lots to see and do... we'd lo...
Call for Participants in Annual Job Fair
City Updating Local Hazard Plan
A big thanks to everyone who entered the 2012 Open Call Talent Project. We look...
Let's meet the African Wild Dogs! They are the largest canids in Africa and hav...
Campus Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Thank you for the TONS of calls asking for more info on each Jazzoo event! So we...
Live the Adventure - Experience the Life of a Zoo Keeper! Do you know any advent...
Explore a new world . . .take a Safari without leaving the desert! The Living D...
Jazzoo Concert Series at The Living Desert - This Sunday! Salute the swingin' s...
Registration is now open for our 29th Annual (and final) Mousetrap Golf Tourname...
Please vote for the McCallum Theatre in the Desert Sun's Best of the Valley. Vo...
Seats are still available on our amazing tour through the Mojave National Preser...
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is Now Available
The 2012-13 COD Scholarship Application is Now Available
With weather like this, you just have to come out and feed a giraffe!! Daily at...
Tomorrow, January 4, is the deadline to submit an entry for Open Call 2012. For...
It's official! We have just launched our Wildlife on Wheels (WOW) program. We'll...
Auditions for Jekyll & Hyde Held Jan. 8
Friends of the College of the Desert Library Book Fair
Join us tomorrow morning at 10:00am at the Mary Pickford Movie Theater for their...
The Living Desert has been nominated as Desert Magazine's “Best” Nursery, Place...
Another gourgeous day in the park! Bring your friends and family for a visit today.
Happy New Year!
The last night of Wildlights is here! Come out for the beautiful lights, s'mores...
We are giving away a family four pack of tickets to the first person to correctl...
We are giving away 6 pairs of tickets to Widlights right now! The first six peop...
Win a family four pack of tickets to Wildlights right now! The first person to c...
It's beautiful today at The Living Desert- bring your friends and family for a v...
Meet Jennifer from our Garden Department. She will be live on the Lee Rayburn Sh...
Henry the Hedgehog will be at Wildlights tonight! Appearances running from 6-9pm...
It's just the perfect day to come stroll around the Zoo!!
We are open on Christmas Eve! Bring the whole family to meet ours and celebrate...
COD Accepting Applications for Bond Oversight Committee
Public Invited to Free Rose Pruning Demonstration
‘An Evening with Rita Rudner’ Fills McCallum Theatre
Looking for that last-minute holiday gift? McCallum Theatre Gift Certificates ca...
Win a family four pack of tickets to Wildlights! The first person to correctly p...
Meet Niara our newly named giraffe! Niara (pronounced nee-AH-rah) means "one wit...
What do you get the cat that has everything? A birthday party with all of her fr...
This weekend, come enjoy WILDLIGHTS! Through Dec 23rd and then Dec 26 through t...
Campus Closed Over Holidays
THE LIVING DESERT CELEBRATES THE BIRTHDAY OF MAGIA THE JAGUAR! Yep, it's Magia'...
Street Fair Announces Christmas Hours
For Open Call information and application form, visit
ohhhhh, the Leopards are getting their check-ups TOMORROW, 12/15, at our Tennity...
Everybody likes the Bee Gees, right? Well, we have the next best thing coming t...
Tomorrow, our Coatimundi will have his annual check-up at the Tennity Wildlife H...
Dive in to Fun at Palm Desert’s New Aquatic Center
Cadets Honored at Ceremony on Dec. 14
COD Dramatic Arts Company Presents ‘The One Acts’
Today, the RAVENS had their annual exams... a good time to explore some fun fact...
Jazzoo tickets on sale now! First show is this Sunday at 4pm and 6:15pm. Call 76...
It's that time again! Open Call Talent Project is underway and we invite you to...
Meet our Gardens Department Manager, Kirk! Kirk has been with The Living Desert...
Look who's getting their annual check-up tomorrow, around 9:30 at the Tennity Wi...
Some national press for the Janet Jackson concert last Thursday at The McCallum...
Need we say more...?! Visit the website and enter a name for this cute little g...
FINAL DAY to help name our new Baby Giraffe... Enter online NOW!
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? McCallum Theatre Gift Certificates can be...
Thank you Janet Jackson for an amazing show and a successful McCallum Gala 2011!
VISITORS TO WILDLIGHTS AT THE LIVING DESERT ZOO TO RECEIVE POWER BASEBALL TICKET...
Middle School Students Tour College Campus
It's a little blustery outside, so we suggest bundling up and heading over to se...
A Last Lecture By Dr. Bill Gudelunas
Meet Our Docents! Marvin has been a docent with The Living Desert for 5 years (a...
Did you know that when you are a member of The Living Desert Zoo you can get di...
Today at 3:45 pm, tune into the Lee Rayburn show on KNWZ-FM (94.3) for a surpris...
Student Club Donation Set for Dec. 7
Check out the unique holiday greetings from the cast of the Tony-winning Broadwa...
Two Exhibitions at Marks, Reception Nov. 30
We'd love to see your photos posted here from your visit to the Living Desert, e...
There are still a few tickets left for Sunday evening's performance of Riverdanc...
Countdown... only 5 hours and 45 minutes to the official opening ceremonies for...
Check out our new display at the PS Airport... showcasing our new Zoo Van! What...
Communication Bldg. Groundbreaking Ceremony on Dec. 6
Associated Students at COD Hold Holiday Food Drive
SVO Collects 'Toys For Tots'
Countdown Update... only 52 hours until we officially start the 19th Annual Wild...
Fencing Tournament Set for Dec. 3
There are still a few tickets left for this "most intimate concert of her career...
Street Fair Open Extra Day On Thanksgiving Weekend
Did you hear that Janet Jackson is coming to the McCallum Theatre on December 1s...
The countdown... only 112 hours til Gilles Marini lights up the Living Desert Zo...
Hey, remember to post your Irish step dancing videos for a chance to win tickets...
WILDLIGHTS OPENING NIGHT UPDATE: Yes, Gilles Marini is still our host, yay! Th...
COD Foundation Hosted ‘Season of Success’ Preview Party
Beaty to Perform at COD to Raise Funds for Student Club
Look who's coming to Light up the Zoo for the opening night of Wildlights on Nov...
Read about McCallum's Choreography Festival in the Huffington Post! With fabulou...
SAVE THE DATE! Come out to our annual Wildlights Kick-Off on November 23 at 6:3...
Roadrunners Play in Beach Bowl
COD Participates in the Great American Smoke Out
It's that time of year again at the Living Desert Zoo... WILDLIGHTS! Purchase t...
Congratulations to Elke Calvert who won the Grand Prize Award in the 14th Annual...
OK, who made it out to see our new Baby Giraffe? Post your pictures here!
Congratulations to Olivier Wevers who won the Grand Prize with "Monster" this ev...
Rainy days are still great for strolling along the paths and checking out all th...
The East Valley Dance Project is celebrating 5 years! Twenty-seven students from...
Did you know that 21 local dancers representing six area dance studios have been...
Last year's Grand Prize winner, Olivier Wevers, comes straight to Palm Desert fr...
The Living Desert sends out thanks to all Veterans on this special day.
Attend the dance event of the year! Twenty-four choreographers from all over the...
View our baby girl giraffe's first moments with her family!
IT'S A GIRL! We proudly announce the birth of a female giraffe calf on October...
DHS High School Students on Campus Nov. 16
Choreography Festival This Weekend
Well this sounds fun... a Family Safari!
COD Tip Off Basketball Tournament Set for Nov. 10-12
Join us for our annual "Books Are Fun" book fair tomorrow, Tues., November 1st f...
Trick or Treat Locations on Campus
Dumont and Bacon Scholarship Recipients Announced
McCallum Theatre Institute presents the 14th Annual, Dance Under The Stars Chor...
CV Schools are Model for U.S. Educational System
And don't miss Dave Thornberry the trick roper!
Tonight is the last night of Howl O Ween! 6-9pm. BBQ beef brisket, turkey legs,...
It's Here! Howloween starts TONIGHT, 6 - 9 pm at the Living Desert!!! Get thos...
Have you been practicing? Here's how to put it all together. Now it's your turn...
Get your tickets for HOWLOWEEN at the Living Desert, online or at the Zoo! Sure...
The Swift Fox is a praire species and burrows year round. He will spend the enti...
Dumont and Bacon Scholarship Ceremony Held Oct. 26
Dr. DiPietro to Present His Research “How Learning Works”
Evening Wtih Comic Rita Rudner to Benefit Nursing Program
Howl 'O' Ween is almost here! Read more about it in today's Desert Sun. What's i...
Janet Jackson to Honor Young People at McCallum Dec. 1, 2011
Hey, where are all of our Irish step dancers? I hope you've been practising. W...
Math and Science Lunch Lecture Series Starts Oct. 26
Veterans Day Ceremony is Nov. 10
Save $1 OFF your ticket for Howl "O" Ween when you buy 15 or more! Perfect for g...
What do the Ramones and The Kingston Trio have in common? Check out the intervie...
Cool story on our Quarters for Conservation program... stop by and make your cho...
Young Scholars Program Scholarship Accepting Applications
Meet the Living Desert's President and CEO, Stacey Johnson!
Read about the McCallum on pages 28-31 in the latest issue of Desert Charities N...
Kindergarteners Headed to College
John Mandes Memorial Speech Showcase Scheduled
Alert! Keeper Jenny will be on the Lee Rayburn show TODAY at 3:45pm to talk all...
The Great Shake Out Drill Held Oct. 20
This Thursday on the Lee Rayburn show, Keeper Jenny will introduce the Gila Mons...
Post a video of you doing some Irish Step Dancing and the Dance Director of Rive...
Are you learning the steps? Once you do, upload a video of you dancing. We'll...
Hope to see all of our Valley fans at the HOWL-O-WEEN adventure, Oct 28-30! Wha...
Riverdance is coming to the McCallum Theatre next month. We want all of you to...
Blood Drive Scheduled Oct. 18
'Friends' Fall Book Sale Set for Nov. 4-6
COD Residency by Noted Jazz Musician Doug Webb
Our fabulous Keeper Jenny will be on the Lee Rayburn radio show TODAY at 3:45pm,...
New Options for Viewing City Council Meetings Coming Soon
Tickets are on sale now for the 14th Annual Dance Under The Stars Choreography F...
Check out this great article on our upcoming HOWLOWEEN event, 10/28-30! Lots of...
Sending out HAPPY THANKSGIVING wishes to our Canadian friends on this special da...
Who was at the Blondie concert last night? Wasn't it a great show? Can't wait fo...
CSUSB AWARDED NASA GRANT FOR STEM PROGRAMS
Homecoming Pre-Game Activities and a Game Day BBQ Set
There are still some tickets left for Blondie this Sunday at the McCallum Theatr...
1/2 Price Kids Day is tomorrow at The Living Desert generously sponsored by the...
Reminder! Jennie will be on the Lee Rayburn show at 3:45 today! Tune in to 94....
Performing Arts Presents: 'The Happiest Days of Your Life'
Meet our Keeper of 7 years, Jennie! She will be on the Lee Rayburn radio show t...
Howl 'O' Ween is here! The valley's BIGGEST halloween event held Oct. 28th- 30th...
Have you ever seen an African Ocotillo?
University Transfer Fair Scheduled for Oct. 12
Palm Desert Children Receive Half-Off Admission To Living Desert
Get Your Desert Sampler Tickets From COD's LLN Club
Check out this interview with Chris Stein of Blondie. And don't miss Blondie pe...
Wow, it's almost October and that means we go back to REGULAR HOURS on October 1...
While we are just starting the 2011 - 2012 season, we have already begun booking...
Meet our Docents! John has been a docent with the Living Desert since Spring of...
Take A Trip Through Time at Civic Center Park
Palm Desert Offers Pet Vaccination Clinic and Free Pet Adoption
Don't miss Basia this Sunday, kicking off the new season of Fitz's Jazz Cafe at...
Thank you to everyone who came out for Free Musuem and Zoo Day on Saturday. We h...
Listen to the Lee Rayburn Show, KNEWS 94.3 today at 3:45pm for our very own zook...
When purchasing tickets to all of the great shows at the McCallum Theatre, pleas...
Student Club Selected as Host for Send Silence Packing Event
Free Admission Tickets for Saturday! We are thrilled to annouce our partnership...
Alumni's Homecoming BBQ is Oct. 15
We are saddneed to hear of the passing of Dolores Hope, an Honorary Board Member...
Debbie Harry - rock goddess or icon for the punk era? You decide. See Blondie a...
Desert Theatre League Announces Nominations, COD Has 29
The Bat-Eared Fox is native to East and South Africa. Come visit with ours!
First Edition of Chaparral Now Available
Docent & Volunteer Applications for the 2011/2012 Season are currently being acc...
Meet Our Docents! Liz aka "Lizard", as she is also known around the park, has be...
We now have more than 3,000 fans of the McCallum Theatre on Facebook! What shou...
Check out Eye on the Desert tonight at 6:45 PM on CBS Channel 2. We'll be talki...
COD President Jerry Patton Announces His Retirement
Click here to see video of the new Slender Horned Gazelles!
There is still time to get your tickets for Little Joe y La Familia at the McCal...
TWO SLENDER-HORNED GAZELLES BORN IN SAME WEEK AT THE LIVING DESERT BABY BOY F...
Tune in to the Lee Rayburn Show @ KNEWS 94.3 FM at 4:45 today for a surprise ann...
Workshops Offered at COD's Career Center
Bond Oversight Committee Meets Thursday
COD's WVC is Featured in Buildipedia.com
COD Students Host 9/11 Memorial Service and Vigil
Shots Now Available to Students and Employees
Here is an easy link to the G-Scale Model Train Video!
Check out this great article on Yahoo! by Abby Normal. Be sure to click on the v...
Check out Topaz the cheetah getting a root canal! Thanks to the Desert Sun for...
COD Student Senate to Host "9/11 Memorial and Vigil"
Fencing Tournament Sept. 17 at Wright Gym
Faculty Concert is Saturday at Pollock Theatre
Marks Art Center First Exhibition Features Lilia Gracia Castro
Meet Our Zookeepers! Stacey has been a keeper for 8+ years and works with the ja...
Tomorrow at 8:30 am, if you are at the Zoo, stop by the Tennity Wildlife Hospita...
Help for Students Transferring to Univ. of CA
Campus Schedules Emergency Broadcast System Tests
KCOD 1620AM Will be Back on the Air Starting Sept. 27
Roadrunner Football Off to a Great Start!
Don't miss Lindsey Buckingham on Conan tonight at 11 PM on TBS. And get your ti...
Ever wonder what causes the valley to smell like eggs on a day like today? Find...
Post your photos if you visited the Living Desert over Labor Day weekend!
COD Offers Security Guard Training Course
Campus Closed Monday
Summer Youth Robotic Camp a Success
It's Labor Day weekend! Hope to see you all stop by to meet the Baby Oryx, see...
Here are a few more photos of the baby oryx!
LABOR DAY COMES EARLY AT THE LIVING DESERT WITH THE BIRTH OF A RARE BABY ORYX!
Seems like a good day to meet the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill! This very large bi...
Football Season Starts, First Game Set for Saturday
Challenges the College and Students Face as Classes Resume
Blondie is coming to the McCallum Theatre! Seriously! Tickets are going fast....
McCallum Theatre Institute is currently taking reservations for the 2011-12 Fiel...
Gearing up for Fall at the Living Desert... watch for the return of Wildlife Won...
College Receives Reaffirmation of its Accreditation
Please meet our friend, the Kingsnake! We typically see the black & white ones...
So Diane the Keeper will be on KNWZ radio (94.3 FM) at 3:45 discussing the Rock...
It's time to meet a Keeper! Say hello to Diane, who has been with the Living De...
Watch for Teluk, our beautiful New Guinea Singing Dog, tonight on KPSP Channel...
MCCarthy Child Dev. and Training Center Earns Accreditation
What's your favorite animal or plant at the Living Desert??
COD is Training Renewable Energy Workers
Next time you visit us, make sure to get your token and pick a program to suppor...
Time to learn about Coatis, also known as Brazilian aardvarks, Mexican tejon, ho...
Host Families Needed for International Students
Value of Career & Technical Education Programs
SOLUTIONS Kiosk is Back!
City Offers Free E-Waste Disposal
Tune your radio to 94.3 FM at 3:45pm and catch our animal keeper, Diana, talking...
Save Redevelopment and Keep Local Tax Dollars at Home
Meet our new Golden Eagle! Perseus came from a facility near Lake Arrowhead wit...
Check out Linus the African Crested Porcupine on this morning's KPSP-Local 2 New...
COD Offering EMT Training Class
OK, look closely at this great photo that the PD Chamber found... anyone remembe...
Meet the The Ringtail Cat, a mammal of the raccoon family (thus not actually a c...
According to our keeper, Dara G., Gregor the striped hyena thoroughly enjoyed hi...
More exams this week for our raptors... the Harris Hawk is set for tomorrow, and...
Our Harris Hawk will have his Annual Health Exam on Tuesday, Aug. 9, in the morn...
Tammy De Boer Proctor, CONGRATULATIONS! You were our 5,000th Fan to this fun Fa...
Wow, we are 4,976 fans as of today... remember to invite your FB friends to join...
Even in this heat, the sweet smelling Gardenia Thunbergia is in bud and blooming...
There are so many hummingbirds flitting around all over the Valley... so here ar...
COD Hosts Adult Basketball League
COD Hosts Youth Basketball Camps
We were feeling a little nostalgic today... check out this photo of the opening...
Happy Monday! We are up to 4,947 fans and hoping to hit the 5000 mark this week...
Watch Eye on the Desert on KPSP Local 2 tonight at 6:45pm. They filmed a great s...
Hey, check out the KTLA Channel 5 story on the Living Desert Zoo!
Did you know that cheetahs are the only large felines that cannot retract their...
We are excited to be at 4,900 fans as of today! We are trying to reach 5000 fan...
We just released the baby zebra's name, and all the local media is a-buzz! Chec...
Well, our Magia surely has figured out how to beat the heat! This is one happy...
Take a look at this beautiful video from Fire of the Pacific, coming to the McCallum in March. You can't be unmoved by this soulful Maori song.
Our Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway) is a member of the falcon family despite its quite non falcon-like behavior and appearance. It occurs in Florida, Texas and Arizona and southward into the tropical areas of Central and South America. They are ofte
Come on over for cool treats and a fun time this weekend, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm! The Living Desert Zoo is featuring Ice Age Weekends complete with cool treats for the animal residents! Yep, porcupines like watermelon!
There are still a few spots for the Living Desert ZOO CAMP! Kids just love all the fun activities and games and hanging out with the animals! Click on the link for the schedule... www.LivingDesert.org
Don't miss the last weekend of ICE AGE FUN at the Living Desert Zoo this weekend (through Monday!) Fun gifts, treats, shows and treats for the animals too! Open 8:30 am to 1:30... something fun to do in the morning before it gets too hot! See you
You have to see this video and hear the incredible voice of Basia. She'll be at the McCallum on October 2nd for Fitz's Jazz Cafe. Tickets go on sale August 8th. Don't miss it!
Our Burrowing Owls were featured on Critter Call this morning on KPSP-2 TV... Check out Todd Piro holding Einstein the owl!
"Heart of Glass," "Call Me," "One Way or Another" - yes, BLONDIE is coming to the McCallum on October 9th. Tickets on sale August 8th. This is going to be a great show. Get your tickets as soon as they go on sale or you w
Here's a video sure to start off your week with a smile... our new zebra filly, Tisa, is so spunky and curious! Take a peek... you can come watch her play daily from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm!
This weekend, at our Ice Age event, come watch as the following residents get to enjoy very special cold treats: July 16 (Sat) Warthog & Coyote; July 17 (Sun) Zebra & Jaguar; July 18 (Mon) Porcupine & Fennec Fox. If you haven't seen th
OK, it may sound crazy, but with these mild mornings, hiking at the Living Desert Zoo is the perfect way to start the day! Gates open at 7 am for members, or 8:30 for visitors. Check out this incredible display by the Salvia penstemonoides!! Come enjo
The first show of the new season of Fitz's Jazz Cafe at the McCallum is the amazing Basia. And tickets will go on sale on August 8th. Don't miss this incredible performer.
OK, you are the first to know. Lindsey Buckingham is coming to the McCallum on October 15th. Tickets go on sale August 8th. From all the great hits with Fleetwood Mac to his newest single, Seeds We Sow, don't miss this member of the Rock and Roll
There are a few gazelle species at the Living Desert, today meet the Cuvier's Gazelle, found in the mountains of Northwest Africa. This rare gazelle is darker in color, petite and endangered. Their main defense is their alertness, and they are als
Getting ready to announce some great new shows. Stay tuned for the announcement right here on Facebook.
Eye on the Desert did a great story on our Golden Eagle... check it out!
Ice-Age Weekends continues Sat, Sun & Monday! Stop by The Living Desert and Enjoy! Today's Animal Enrichment are Leopards at 10:30 and Meerkat at 11:30. Sunday are Kraal, Weaver, and Sulcatta at 10:30 and Bobcats at 11:30. Monday are Bighorn
Awwwww, our Zoo Campers are so cute... Artists at work!
Our Zoo Campers love playing in the dirt! This is a mock archeological dig where they learn about grids, record taking and what to look for. Fun!
Oh, we had to post this one... Check out our new baby zebra deciding whether hay tastes good for breakfast, with Mama and her Auntie! She's getting big!
Our residents are really enjoying all their icy treats... come on by for Ice Age Weekends in July to enjoy some cool treats and watch the animals play! Open 8:30 am to 1:30 pm... lots of cool things to see and do!
It's all about Ostriches today! Yes, they are flightless, are native to Africa, and can run up to 60 miles per hour, which makes the Ostrich the world's fastest two-legged animal! When threatened, the Ostrich will either hide itself by lying f
Happy Independence Day! Come see our Jaguar Magia receive an icy treat at 11:30 today.
Everyone is having fun at Ice-Age Weekends at The Living Desert. The bobcats are receiving 'cool' enrichment at 11:30 today!
Ice-Age Weekends at The Living Desert has offically started! Come see our hyena recieve an enrichment treat at 10:30am today.
ZooCamp Animal Explorers (ages 4-5) meet desert tortoise Hercules. Find out more about Summer ZooCamp by going to www.livingdesert.org
Here's a little background on our new South African Porcupine! The females are the largest rodents in the region and their tail spines are hollow and make a rattling noise to scare away predators! They love fruits, tubers and bark... our little gi
Here's our newest resident porcupine enjoying his watermelon!
Get ready for our Ice Age Weekends in July! Enjoy cool refreshments, activities for kids and the animals get into the swing of things with "cool" enrichment treats!! Prime Time Produce donated 72 large watermelons to get the ball rolling this
Follow up to a question from a fan: Yes, our vultures have had 5 babies over the years, with the last chick born in 2009 to the Eurasian Vulture. Here is a photo of one of the babies... thanks for inquiring!
We just had to feature our Black Vulture today... looks like a dinosaur with wings! These scavengers range throughout the Southwest into Mexico, they vocalize with grunts and hisses and they have a wingspan of 5-feet! They've been around since the
Did you know that Warthogs are the only pig species that graze? They hail from southern Africa, are champion diggers and quite ferocious when defending their young or mating. They live in groups called "sounders" and have a face that only a m
More fun animal exams this week at the Tennity Wildlife Hospital! Tomorrow, watch as the Leopard Geckos get checked out, then come back on Wednesday for the New Guinea Singing Dog. These rare dingos climb trees and they actually sing! Come early and
Check out our Bobcats having some fun... did you know they range from Canada to Mexico, are very adaptable and is part of the lynx family? Yep, Oh and they're so cute!
Jaguars and cheetahs and COATI'S?? oh my!! These cool mammals from South America are members of the raccoon family, and their tails are almost as long as their body! They are reported to be very smart, they love to climb and are active both day an
Staying around in July? Join us on the weekends for a truly COOL time! Come explore the ICE AGE, with cool treats, gifts for kids, special programs and ice treats for the animals! Feed the Giraffes at 9am and lots to do in the air-conditioned Discover
COD Football Player Awarded Full Scholarship to ASU
ALERT! The giraffe & ostrich will all be off exhibit next Weds/Thurs, June 29/30 so we can install a hay feeder, so no Giraffe Chats on those days. Also, the Slender-horned gazelles/cranes/storks will be off exhibit June 28/29 for maintenance to the
Hey, the Leopard Tortoises are getting their annual check-ups today and tomorrow at the Tennity Wildlife Center, stop by and watch!!
Check out this great photo gallery from our Father's Day Tour and Breakfast yesterday... wow, they got to see so many cool things!
Here's another great photo of the Meerkat Mob at the Living Desert!
One fan also inquired about the temperatures... it's definitely summer here in the Palm Springs area, but expected to be mild this weekend, around 100. But, it's a dry heat! Hope to see you all at the Zoo for our new summer hours, 8:30 am to
One of our fans just adopted a Meerkat, so this goes out to Liz M! Meerkats belong to the mongoose family, hail from Africa, and a group of Meerkats is known as a mob, gang or clan. They are only about 1 foot high and weigh in under 2 pounds... Come s
As promised, here is a pix of the cute Sand Cat getting an exam earlier today... so sweet! This little one passed with flying colors! Our other Cat will have their exam tomorrow, so c'mon over!
Reminder that the cute Sand Cats are getting their annual check-ups at the Tennity Wildlife Center tomorrow and Thursday, usually around 9 am! Come watch, it's fascinating!
Summer Junior Golf Camps at COD Golf Center
COD Hosting High School Boy's Summer Basketball League
We've got some fun "Exams" coming up that can be viewed at the Tennity Wildlife Hospital! Today, see the Savannah Monitor get his check-up, then the Chuckwallas tomorrow, the Sand Cats on 6/15 & 6/16, and the Burrowing Owls on 6/17!
COD Student Wins CHIPS Logo Design Competition
All of our "residents" are loving this mild summer weather, c'mon over and say hi! Today, we meet the American Badger... they are nocturnal, elusive and seldom seen. They have few predators and are not known for their sunny personalities
Most of us have seen these beautiful predators around the Valley... did you know that they mate for life, do not live in large packs but rather family groups, and their only danger is man? So pretty, but we've heard they don't make good pets!!
Here's a recent photo of our new Baby Zebra - my, how she's grown!
Our "longhorns" are mighty large!! The Ankole Longhorn Cattle, domesticated for over 6,000 years, hail from Eastern Africa, where it can get really hot. Did you know those long horns, spanning up to 10 feet (!), are honey-combed with blood ve
The Living Desert is one of the PLACES TO SEE during Restaurant Week! Click on the link for a great coupon! Then you can dine and play and save too!
Click on the link to watch our Web Cam which overlooks the Giraffe enclosure and the gorgeous Santa Rosa mountains!! It's a beautiful day at the Living Desert... c'mon over!
College Starts Summer Hours June 6
Public Safety Academy Receives LEED® Silver Certification
Isn't our African Pygmy Hedgehog cute? Generally solitary, when hedgehogs meet, there is much growling, snorting and butting of heads... When threatened, they roll up into a ball with their belly, legs and head tucked inside and spines pointing out
Did you know that when you visit the Living Desert, one quarter, $.25, goes directly into one of 6 special funds as part of our QUARTERS FOR CONSERVATION! Put your quarter into one of the drop boxes and help fund these conservation efforts! Sahara Adda
Summer Session Begins June 6
Summer hours are in effect! Visit us from 8 am to 1:30 pm daily... still lots of cool stuff to see and do like Feed the Giraffes at 9 am, Keeper Chats throughout the day, and a visit to the Discovery Center (and air conditioning!). Hope to see you all
Missing from the landscape for more than 30 years, the howl of the Mexican gray wolf (Canis lupus baileyi), can once again be heard in the mountains of the southwestern United States. Come learn more about how the Living Desert is helping in this effort
Here's our new little girl, already over 110 pounds! We just love babies!!
Campus Closed Monday, May 30
Going through Dancing With The Stars withdrawl? Then check out this clip from Burn the Floor, coming to the McCallum Theatre next season. And don't forget to reserve your seats for this incredibly hot show! www.mccallumtheatre.com
Going through Dancing With The Stars withdrawl? Then check out this clip from Burn the Floor, coming to the McCallum Theatre next season. And don't forget to reserve your seats for this incredibly hot show! www.mccallumtheatre.com
Going through Dancing With The Stars withdrawl? Then check out this clip from Burn the Floor, coming to the McCallum Theatre next season. And don't forget to reserve your seats for this incredibly hot show! www.mccallumtheatre.com
Going through Dancing With The Stars withdrawl? Then check out this clip from Burn the Floor, coming to the McCallum Theatre next season. And don't forget to reserve your seats for this incredibly hot show! www.mccallumtheatre.com
Going through Dancing With The Stars withdrawl? Then check out this clip from Burn the Floor, coming to the McCallum Theatre next season. And don't forget to reserve your seats for this incredibly hot show! www.mccallumtheatre.com
Going through Dancing With The Stars withdrawl? Then check out this clip from Burn the Floor, coming to the McCallum Theatre next season. And don't forget to reserve your seats for this incredibly hot show! www.mccallumtheatre.com
Going through Dancing With The Stars withdrawl? Then check out this clip from Burn the Floor, coming to the McCallum Theatre next season. And don't forget to reserve your seats for this incredibly hot show! www.mccallumtheatre.com
We love how colorful birds can be... check out this fine fellow on our next visit!
Nifty gift idea for Dads and Grads! Adopt an animal at the Living Desert! Click on link for details! From giraffes to birds, and cats to snakes, just pick! www.livingdesert.org/adoption_main.html
If you live locally and are planning a stay-cation for this holiday weekend, head on over to the Living Desert and check out all the new animals, new exhibits, and ride a camel! Right in your own backyard...
Lots of news stories on our newest baby...
If you are looking for a cool thing to do with Dad on Father's Day (6/19), check out the special Breakfast & Tour at the Living Desert! Behind the scenes with the giraffes, guided tour and more! Tix and info at www.livingdesert.org
IT'S A GIRL!! Our youngest Grevy's Zebra mare had a BABY (on May 17)!! Awwww, isn't she cute? Come see her soon!
Hey, it's DON'T FRY DAY this Friday at the Living Desert! Learn tips on how to avoid excessive sun exposure and reduce your risk of skin cancer, watch the animals enjoy cool treats and have a day of fun! "Slip! Slop! Slap!...and Wrap&quo
Immerse yourself in the arts at the McCallum for an unforgettable week of collaborative learning focused on imagination and creativity, June 13-17, 2011! This workshop experience is specifically designed for K through grade 12 teachers, and is also open
Childrens Playtime Productions brings The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe to the McCallum Theatre tomorrow evening. Click the link for tickets to this production featuring over 50 local children.
Come take in the Taikoproject at McCallum on June 13 at 1:30 pm! Tickets start at $7. Performances by Brenda Wong Aoki and Backhausdance as part of our Summer Session Festival that week as well. More info at www.mccallumtheatre.com
LVN and RN Student's Pinned at Ceremonies
COD's Commencement is May 27
COD Street Fair Summer Season Begins June 4
Check out the new tune from k.d. lang, and hear her live at the McCallum Theatre on October 23rd! www.mccallumtheatre.com
One of the best things about The Living Desert is that many animals not on exhibit make our park their home! See roadrunners, quail, and reptiles making Living Desert their home. This Desert Spiny Lizard, Sceloporus magister, was spied yesterday eating t
Cadets Honored at Ceremony on May 26
Media Arts, Student Showcase
Check out Critter Call on KPSP-Local 2 this morning.... and meet an iguana!
Forum Series: “This I Believe” Featuring COD Students
Our Camel Rides will be taking a break at the end of May, then returning in the Fall. If you haven't had a chance to ride Pacasso or Greg, c'mon over soon! It's a hoot!
Fencing Tournament at COD Saturday, May 21
Men’s Golf Team Moves Final Match Today in Fresno
Men's Tennis Team Wins State, Moves on in Individual
The cool weather makes for great trips to see all the animals and plants at the Living Desert... everyone likes to come out and say hi!
PD Community Gallery Ehibits Art by Marine Corps Veteran
Sign the kiddies up for Zoo Camp! Many sessions for all age groups.. still a few spots left! www.livingdesert.org/education_summer_zoo_camp.html
Fenton (the zebra) is telling you to bring Dad to the Living Desert for the Father's Day Breakfast event! Go behind-the-scenes with our Giraffe family and meet the tallest dad in town, Hesabu. Enjoy a fantastic breakfast with a Dad’s Day trea
Chaparral Intramural Speech Tournament Friday
It's time for ZooCamp! There are 6 weekly sessions focusing on an entertaining and educational topic, geared to the specific age level. Includes special behind-the-scenes tours and animal encounters! Offered for ages 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 and 10-12. Sessio
We had an interesting question about HOW our staff examines the snakes, specifically the rattlesnakes, and here is Dr. Kevin's response: "We entice them into a clear plastic tube and examine them through that. We can also draw blood from them
College Radio Station to Host Showcase and Concert
Our Kenyan Sand Boa is set for his annual vet check on May 12 at the Tennity Wildlife Hospital here at the Living Desert... come on over and check this out!
Adult Basic Education Students Honored at Event
More fun animal exams set for this week! Come watch as our resident King Snakes get checked out on 5/11 and the Kenyan San Boas on 5/12! Best to come to the Tennity Wildlife Hospital around 9 or 10 am. See you there!
Happy happy Mother's Day from our moms to you!!
Tickets go onsale this Monday for our 14th Summer Session Festival performances June 13,15 and 17 - Taikoproject, Brenda Wong Aoki and Backhausdance take stage. A great way to escape the heat and experience something out of the ordinary! Call the box off
A glorious weekend to celebrate all the wonderful "Moms" in your life... come walk around and enjoy the many Moms at the Living Desert! Happy Mother's Day!
Music Department Announces Last Concerts of Semester
Happy Mother's Day to all moms out there...
Here's something cool to do with Dad on Father's Day... bring your gang or our Father's Day Brunch, June 19th from 7-9 am. Enjoy a continental breakfast AND a Behind-the-Scenes tour with the GIRAFFES! Reservations required, call or visit
COD's Spring Musical is 'Anything Goes'
Annual Student Scholarship Exhibition at Marks Art Center
Students Recognized Today at EOPS/CARE Ceremony
Induction Ceremony Set for Friday, May 6
While the weather stays so lovely, we hope to see you at the Living Desert to visit with all your friends here! Then post your photos here and share.
Who are you most looking forward to seeing next season? k.d. lang, Joshua Bell, Larry King, Wynonna, South Pacific? Check out the 2011-12 season at www.mccallumtheatre.com and let us know the shows you want most!
There are still tickets available to see the incredible guitar virtuosity of Jesse Cook tonight at 8 PM at the McCallum. It is the last of Fitz's Jazz Cafe for this season. Don't miss it!
Bulldog's Disco Bash at the McCallum. Here are some of the colorful folks who came out for a great night of Disco!
Who has eaten at one of Tom Colicchio's restaurants? Anyone been to Craft or Craftsteak? What about the amazing sandwiches at 'wichcraft? We're getting hungry just thinking about Tom Colicchio coming to the McCallum next season. Don
Forum Series: Art Matters Set for May 11
Did you know you could ride a Camel at the Living Desert?? And they are quite friendly too! Come on over and ride one soon...
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Announced
City Offers Free Shredding
Watch the video and see Randy Jones, the original Village People Cowboy. He will be joined by some local "celebrity Village People" tomorrow night at Bulldog's Disco Bash at the McCallum. Don't miss it!
COD Unveils Signage for New Palm Springs Campus
Basic Auto Care Workshop Set for May 14
Here's something most people don't know about the Living Desert, there is a G-Scale Train Garden complete with engineers! There are re-creations of Old Indio, the Grand Canyon, tunnels, hundreds of feet of track and so many fun treasures to fi
We also wanted to share a special moment between Tomba and one of her personal Animal Keepers... one of the only times a Keeper can touch their special friends... during an exam! Tomba is getting a well-desrerved grooming here.... awwwwww! Don't y
Oh, look at our pretty girl getting her annual health exam... Tomba aced it! She had her ears cleaned, her nails trimmed, her teeth done AND a full internal scan that was amazing to watch! Time to wake up, Tomba! Thanks to our vet staff and animal kee
This little guy does not look too happy about his upcoming exam this Friday! But you can come watch the Rock Hyrax get his annual medical exam at the Tennity Wildlife Hospital if you'd like! Join us...
See the incredible Jesse Cook at the McCallum Theatre this Saturday night. Known for his amazing technique, Jesse Cook is a consumate entertainer, as you can see from this clip of him in performance. Don't miss this concert!
Exciting news! The Cheetahs are due for their annual health exams this Wednesday, and you can watch! Come to the Tennity Wildlife Hospital in the morning to confirm the times. It's an amazing experience, join us!
COD Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Announced
Come spend the night at the Living Desert at our Starry Safari! Lots to do, the sounds of the animals to lull you to sleep.. fun for couples or the whole family! Click here for more details and to sign up!
Don't miss the greatest Disco show of the year at the McCallum Theatre this Friday night. See The Trammps, Original Village People Cowboy Randy Jones, A Taste of Honey featuring Janice Marie and Maxine Nightingale, with hosts Bulldog Bill Feingold
All the bunnies at the Living Desert wish you all a HAPPY EASTER! We are open today, come on by!
OK, we couldn't resist posting this photo and asking... what are these two thinking as they stand so regally and stare off into the distance...?!!
Campus Closed Today
We're hearing that some people have not received their 2011 - 2012 season brochure in the mail. Well, if the US Postal Service can't deliver, we can! Click on the link to see the brochure and make sure to order your subscriptions today!
Attention Gardeners! The Plant Sale is continuing through Easter Sunday! Get great savings on all your favorite desert plants through April 23. When you come to shop, check out the specials by the Entry Gate too!
Forum Series: Solar Gold, Renewable Energy Facility
Men's Golf Team Claims 23rd Conference Title
Our zebras love to open presents!!
Open Call 2011 Finalist Intoductory Video Vignettes. Enjoy!
Architecture Club Holds Luncheon Featuring Kendrick Kellogg
Arts, Media and Entertainment Forum Set for May 5
Local Film Featuring COD Students
Please join us at the McCallum this Saturday at 6 PM for Steven Curtis Chapman. With 5 Grammy Awards and 56 Dove Awards, Steven is the most celebrated Contemporary Christian singer of his generation. Come celebrate the season.
Look who has their annual vet appointment this week... come watch at the Tennity Wildlife Hospital on April 20 to view the Red Tailed Hawk exams, and on April 21 to see this guy and his friends receive their exams!
Our beautiful Magia the Jaguar was featured on KPSP TV this morning... click on the link to watch it, or better yet, come visit her today!
So many birds and blooms! These amazing Ocotillo blooms, in the Upper Colorado Desert Garden, are more than stunning! Bring your camera and remember to keep your eyes peeled; you might spy our resident Chuckwalla’s, Gambel’s Quail, and Costa
Open Call 2011 Grand Prize Winner: Rob Watkins (and Sheldon), Ventriloquist! Watkins also won the Audience Favorite Award! Max Wang, Pianist, won the Second Place Award! Talent Achievement Award Winners: Sarika Andavalou and Giana Davlantes (Vocal), Oliv
Whew, Brew at the Zoo is hopping! So fun, lots of great micro brews, great food and almost 1000 guests! If you missed it this year, come on out next year!
Good news, LIVING DESERT FB FANS! We have changed the page settings to allow the upload of YOUR photos when you visit the Living Desert! Hope to see some cool shots soon! Thanks for the suggestion from a fan...
Brew at the Zoo is here! Tonight starting at 5pm, tickets still available at the door, so come on down! (pssst, there will be some fun animal ambassadors to greet you!) Info online!
Meet ECHO, our sulfur crested cockatoo, and his friend, Heidi! Echo is a real character during our daily Wildlife Wonders Show... come say hi to them both soon!
College Library Shares New Book List
Financial Aid Classes Scheduled
Countdown to BREW AT THE ZOO, tomorrow night starting at 5pm! Who can resist great food, amazing microbrews, live blues bands and hanging out with over 800 people who feel the same? C'mon down! Tickets still available...
We couldn't resist sharing this great photo... definite interest by all of the African Wild Dog pack! We wonder if they play fetch??!
The 2011 - 2012 season of McCallum Theatre is on sale! We are particularly excited about the Broadway musical In The Heights, winner of the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical. Take a look at the preview. Go to www.mccallumtheatre.com to see the entire s
There are still tickets for BREW AT THE ZOO, set for this Friday, 5 to 9 pm on the grounds of The Living Desert! Call (760)346-5694 or online! Delicious eats, micro brews, live blues music and more! Join us! www.livingdesert.org
The 2011 - 2012 season at the McCallum Theatre has just been announced. Subscriptions go on sale Wednesday morning at 8 AM. You can order subscriptions only at the McCallum Theatre Box Office or online at www.mccallumtheatre.com. Don't miss out o
Counting down to opening night of Open Call 2011 and there are still some tickets left at the Box Office. Don't miss this amazing talent show! Last year's Grand Prize winner, Julie Rosser-Tryce, will be hosting and each finalist is introduced b
What do you think our Bobcat is thinking as he suns on this rock...? Cool photo, Bert!
Dean's Tea Recognizes Scholastic Achievement
COD Joins in Celebration of National Week of the Young Child
We partied for the Planet this past weekend, now it's time for BREW AT THE ZOO, this Friday, April 15 from 5 to 9 pm! Enjoy micro brews, live entertainment on 3 stages, food booths and more! Online for tickets at www.livingdesert.org!
For our Facebook fans only, here is a chance to get tickets to this show for just $25! That's every seat in the theater - even the $75 tickets will be just $25 when you go to mccallumtheatre.com and purchase tickets on our web site. In the area ma
KidWind Regional Competition Set for Apr. 16
What do fire dancers, a handsome boy rock band, a lamb-loving ventriloquist, a huge steel drum orchestra, a solo tap dancer and a groovy young country singer have in common? Think Open Call 2011 and you have the answer. These acts and seventeen more will
There are still tickets available for Sunday's performances of Young Frankenstein at 2 & 7 PM. Check out the classic Puttin' on the Ritz from the original Broadway production. The company at the McCallum this weekend is really fantastic!
Check out our owl at the AZAK booth!
Party for the Planet - Dave Heveron Group playing in the Palm Garden
A great look at feeding the giraffes at the Living Desert! Something all visitors can do daily at 10 am... say hi to Pona and the gang!
This little cooling trend will make for the perfect weather to attend Living Desert's PARTY FOR THE PLANET tomorrow! 10 am to 5 pm, lots of things to see and do! 1/2 priced admission too!
Oh my, the Palo Verde tree’s are starting to flower! The stunning vibrant yellow blossoms will take your breath away... come stroll our Gardens daily and check it out!
Check out Bruce Fessier's interview with Young Frankenstein creator Mel Brooks. Tickets are still available for Young Frankenstein at the McCallum Theatre April 8 - 10. 760-340-2787 or www.mccallumtheatre.com.
Congratulations Robin Schmelling, winner of two tickets to see Young Frankenstein this Friday night! See you at the show!
Did you know that Earth Day started on April 22, 1970 and is now celebrated every year by more than a billion people in 180 nations around the world?? Share you first Earth Day story with us here if you'd like... then come celebrate on April 9 at P
City Offers Free Pet Adoptions
The 2011 - 2012 Season will go on sale Wednesday, April 13th at 8 AM. But we need more fans on Facebook. Tell all of your friends to "Like" the McCallum. We'd love to hit 3,000 by the time the season is announced. We may even have some
Marks Exhibition Features Geolocation: Desertscapes
Party for the Planet on April 9, 9am - 5pm! Half-price admission, Members FREE! Protect the planet and have a blast: build freaky and fun solar robots, boogie to live music, enjoy lip-smacking BBQ and become a cool conservationist while visiting our ex
Hey! How about a pair of FREE tickets to opening night of Young Frankenstein? All you have to do is answer the following questions: 1. Who played Dr. Frankenstein in the 1974 film, and who played him in the original Broadway production? 2. Who played
Wow, how the Living Desert has grown! Here is a shot of the opening of Eagle Canyon, where today you find mountain lions, bobcats, eagles and more! Does anyone remember this view?
Get ready to Party for the Planet on April 9th, 10 am to 5 pm, at the Living Desert! Half-priced admission, lots to do and learn! Come on by and bring the gang!
Did you ever want to go to a classical music concert but were afraid you would not know a rubato from a Roberto, or an andante from Ron Dante? Well, you need to get yourself over to the McCallum Theatre on Monday, April 4th, for Jeffrey Siegel's Key
Public Safety Preparedness Training Series Begins April 11
Drumroll please....! Our new jaguar has been named MAGIA (mah'-he'ah), a spanish word for "magic." Contest winner, Brody, age 6, wrote: "We should call her magic because she can disappear into the trees and when she sees her pr
Van Dyke Selected Women's Asst. Soccer Coach at Stanford
Former Student Named NCBWA National Player of the Week
College of the Desert’s Men’s Golf Team Make Foothill History
Here is the article from the Desert Sun... more details!
Check out this cool story on Palm Desert Patch.com! They joined us yesterday for the pre-viewing and got some amazing photos. We will announce the name at 11:30 today!
We just hosted the Valley Press Corp to meet our new Jaguar... watch your local news tonight (KPSP, KESQ and KMIR) and read the Desert Sun tomorrow to get a glimpse! Then join us at 11:30 on Friday for the unveiling of the exhibit and her name!
CCC Chancellor Scott Disappointed Over Tax Extension Failure
Mel Books fans unite! Young Frankenstein is coming to the McCalum Theatre April 8 - 10. If you liked the movie, you will love this Broadway hit musical. Take a look at the video and get your tickets before they are all gone! 760-340-2787 or mccallumth
here she comes... walking down the street!! Not really, but here is our new Jaguar, ready to meet the public tomorrow, April 1! Please join us for a little ceremony at 11:30 at her exhibit, meet her keepers and enjoy a lovely visit to The Living Desert
Did you know that each animal on our Carousel was actually crafted using photos of Living Desert residents? It's true! Come for a ride!
ohhhhh, here is our new Jaguar, getting used to her new home... So pretty! And you can all come meet her on April 1, and learn her new name! See you on Friday. (Thanks, Bert, for the great photo!)
Battle of the Bands on College Campus
The Living Desert was again voted BEST PLACE TO TAKE KIDS in the Valley! Thanks to all who voted for us... hope to see you on April 1 to meet the new Jaguar!
Thanks to all of our Facebook fans for voting McCallum Theatre "Best Live Theatre" in the Valley. We have some great shows coming up in the next few weeks, and look for the announcement of our 2011 - 2012 season in April!
The hottest show of the season is coming to the McCallum on April 29th. Get out your bellbottoms and platform shoes for Bulldog's Disco Bash featuring The Trammps, Original Village People Cowboy Randy Jones, A Taste of Honey featuring Janice-Marie
Move over Barbra, Linda Eder is coming to town. We think she has the best voice, period. Come find out for yourself when Linda Eder comes to the McCallum Theatre on Wednesday, March 30th. Get your tickets at the McCallum Box office, by phone at 760-340
Thanks to the over 550 kids who entered the Jaguar Naming contest! The new name will be announced on April 1 at the Living Desert, when the exhibit officially opens. Please join us!
PTK Academic Team Honored in Sacramento
OMG! Somebody got all of the right answers and is going to win a pair of tickets to Legally Blonde at the McCallum Theatre this Friday night! Oh, wait! TWO people got all the right answers and will BOTH win a pair of tickets! Congratulations to Bonnie
Find out lots of interesting things about our 2011 Open Call finalists in our Meet the Finalists publication. We can't wait to work with this talented group of individuals. Go to
Author Ferrell Will Speak to COD English Class and Staff
Desert Recreation District Offers Free Pickleball Clinic in Palm Desert
Don't forget to enter our contest to win a pair of tickets to opening night of Legally Blonde this Friday. Answer the questions below and submit your entry by tomorrow at 5 PM. Here's a hint: Question #4 is a trick question! 1. How many perf
Please join The Living Desert in welcoming the 2011 CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE CALIFORNIA DESERT CONFERENCE on April 2, 2011 at UCR’s Palm Desert Graduate School Campus Auditorium from 9-4pm. RSVP at: sshteir@npca.org; for a complete conference schedul
COD Theatre Arts Present Pride and Prejudice
The very talented Renee Olstead performed last night at the McCallum as part of Fitz's Jazz Cafe. Don't miss the remaining shows in the series, Manhattan Transfer, April 1 and Jesse Cook, April 30.
Let's get totally blonde and have another trivia contest! The last contest was WAY too easy, so these questions are going to be like, Harvard hard. And no more multiple choice, OK? 1. How many performances (not counting previews) did Legally Blo
Honor Society Students Hold Open Mic Night
OMG its a contest! Win a pair of tickets to see Legally Blonde at the McCallum Theatre March 25th. Answer the following questions: 1. What is the name of Elle’s sorority? a. Delta Nu b. Gamma Gamma c. Delta Gamma 2. What is the name of Elle&rsqu
International Students Organize Donation for Relief Fund
Career and Job Fair Held at COD
Foundation Auxiliary Fundraising Event Features Kitty Kelley
We are thrilled to find Spanish Dagger (yucca treculeana) beginning to flower in the northeast section of our Yucca Garden! The inflorescence is an elongated panicle, of which at least one-half is above the leaves. Traditionally used, it’s small fl
If you haven't already done so, be sure to encourage children 12 and under to enter our Jaguar Naming Contest at www.LivingDesert.org. The winner receives a VIP Jaguar Experience and a family membership to The Living Desert! You can also read an art
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Set for KCOD Student Radio Station
Mecca/Thermal Anniversary Celebration on Mar. 26
Local Judges & Attorneys Discuss Powers and Responsibilities of the Judicial Branch of Government
This week's animal exams in the Tennity Wildlife Hospital get started around 10am. Join us for the ringtailed cacomistle on 3/14, MOUNTAIN LION ON 3/15, Slender-horned gazelle on 3/16 OR 3/17 and hyena on 3/18 (schedule is subject to change, so call
Win tickets to Legally Blonde at the McCallum Theatre! Watch this Facebook page for a trivia contest later this week. Winner gets a pair of tickets to the show! We can't wait for Legally Blonde to get to Palm Desert, March 25 - 27! Don't miss i
The news is in from London and Legally Blonde is the best show on the West End. See why the land that gave us David Beckham and Prince William loves Legally Blonde. Get your tickets to see Legally Blonde at the McCallum Theatre March 25 - 27. 760-340-
Be sure to follow the advice of the LA Times this spring - it's time to get out and about and enjoy the beautfiul wildflowers, and there's plenty of them to see at The Living Desert!
See Celtic Spring at the McCallum Theatre on March 17th - St. Patrick's Day! They are joined by Irish soprano Margaret Keys and comedian Kelly McDonald. Bring the family to the McCallum Theatre for this celebration of the wearing o' the green
What does international tennis star, Kim Clijsters, enjoy doing when she's not playing in the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament? Taking her daughter to The Living Desert! Join the fun and bring your kids over too! Read Kim's interview in the L
Panel Discussion: Local Judges and Lawyers
The auction items for our annual gala, "Zoobilee!", are LITERALLY out of this world! Blast off to the Kennedy Space Center with an amazing package for four, which includes Astronaut Training, NASA Up Close Tour, Group Lunch with an Astronaut, K
A member of the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae, Parry’s penstemon (penstemon parryi), is now in full bloom in our Butterfly and Sage Garden! Make like a bee and buzz on over to enjoy this spectacular bloom!
Join us for this week's animal exams in the Tennity Wildlife Hospital and Conservation Center around 10am. 3/8 - Waldrapp ibis, 3/9 - bat eared fox, 3/11 - peccary. Hope to see you there!
Tickets to our popular talent project performances Open Call go on sale Monday, March 7 at 9 am and will sell quickly. Hope to see you at the McCallum for this fun show! For tickets 760-340-2787 or mccallumtheatre.com. A list of finalists is available a
Twice Sold Tales Annual Book Sale Starts March 19
Piano Concert Set to Raise Scholarship Funds
COD Offers Security Guard Training Course
Take a spring safari at The Living Desert! Sunset Magazine gives some inside tips on 18 fabulous places to chase spring in Southern California. The Living Desert made their list!
Open Call tickets go on sale Monday, March 7 at 9 am and will sell quickly. Hope to see you at the McCallum for this fun show! A list of finalists is available at
The Living Desert was pleased to host TED YOU as part of the Ted Active 2011 Conference in Palm Springs. Read what one happy blogger has to say here:
Don't miss Lorna Luft in her tribute to her mother, Judy Garland, March 10th at the McCallum Theatre. For tickets 760-340-2787 or mccallumtheatre.com.
Forum Series: COD Bookstore Textbook Updates
Free Confidential HIV Swab Test Available Mar. 22
We launched our Jaguar Naming Contest today! The contest is open to children ages 12 and under, and contest forms are available on our website at www.LivingDesert.org. Please pass this along to your family and friends - the more entries the better!
Wow! What a spectacular view!
Peter Yarrow is one of the greatest folk musicians alive. OK, so this song does not really address issues of work, war and popular opinion. But it is his social message, and he put it in a folk song. Come and hear Peter Yarrow and his friend Noel Pau
OMG you guys! Legally Blonde is coming to Palm Desert March 25 - 27. This show will like TOTALLY sell out, so get your tickets now, okay?
Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey will be coming to the McCallum Theatre on March 6th to sing the songs that made Peter Paul and Mary the most celebrated folk trio of their generation. Don't miss the opportunity to relive the memories at this very
ATTENTION! The weather forecast for Saturday is calling for showers and wind, so Brew at the Zoo has been postponed until Friday, April 15th. All pre-purchased tickets will be honored on that day. Please call 760-346-5694, ext. 2111 with any questions. T
Forum Series: Chicana “Her-story” Event
Fitz's Jazz Cafe returns to the McCallum this Saturday, February 26th with the incredible Patti Austin. It will be a very intimate concert with just Patti and the great jazz pianist Shelly Berg. For tickets, call 760-340-2787 or online at mccallumt
Brew at the Zoo is happening rain or shine, and we’ll have lots of heaters to keep you warm. If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, visit www.livingdesert.org or call us at 760-346-5694 ext. 2111. More information in this article by The
It's officially spring! Mojave Max emerged from her burrow on Saturday, February 19th. The exact time will be posted when we announce the winner for Riverside County. In the meantime, enjoy our beautiful desert spring!
Opening Reception Wednesday at COD's Marks Gallery
Presentation by Dan Barker Set for Mar. 4
Read the Latest About COD's Softball and Men's Golf Teams
Don't miss Norm Crosby and his Comedy Pals this Sunday at the McCallum! 760-340-2787 www.mccallumtheatre.com
St. Patrick's Day at the McCallum with be filled with music, dancing and laughter when we present From Ireland With Love on March 17th. Brilliant young soprano Margaret Keys will be joined by America's Got Talent favorites Celtic Spring and Ir
Don't miss out on the Valley's best BREW FEST, featuring an amazing array of APPETIZERS from the Desert's best restaurants, selections from some of our favorite CRAFT BREWERIES in the nation, premium WINE selections, and much, much more! Y
Check out Frankie Randall and Friends at the McCallum on Sunday, Febraury 20th. He'll have some fantastic guest stars, and you won't want to miss out. It will be even bigger than last year's show! Get your tickets at the McCallum Theatre
Barker Nursing Complex Receives LEED® Silver Certification
Plante Lectures Saturday at CSUSB, PDC
Forum Series: Eating Disorders
Anything Goes, Spring Musical and Cast for
Self-sustainable Campus in Palm Springs One Step Closer
Don't miss Anthony Bourdain Saturday, Feb 19th at the McCallum. Tickets are going fast. If you have never experienced Bourdain live, prepare for the rock star of the culinary world. 760-340-2787 or mccallumtheatre.com
A Wild, Wild Night: Bill "Bulldog" Feingold and Kevin Holmes host The Living Desert's Zoobilee Gala! Comedy meets conservation when the hilarious radio personality Bill "Bulldog" Feingold and sublime sidekick Kevin Holmes take th
Student Life Holds Film Showing and Outreach Workshop
Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway Tue & Wed, February 22 & 23, 8pm Don't miss this great revue of Broadway's greatest hits of the last 100 years. For tickets call 760-340-2787 or log onto mccallumtheatre.com
Check out the latest news on the ANT LAB at the NEW Discovery Center - great photos too!
'Great Decisions' Feb. 15 Topic: Germany Ascendant
Check out the sequel to "Feeding the Animals at The Living Desert" on KPSP, Eye on the Desert by clicking this link and selecting the video box entitled "Lunch Time at The Living Desert." Bon Appetit!
Forum Series: CTE is Education that Works
This time last week we were golfing for The Living Desert during the Mousetrap Invitational Golf Tournament. Here's a little photographic throwback, which includes our President/CEO, Stacey Johnson and one of our favorite travel writers, Kathy Stron
KWXY 1340 AM Welcomes Ed Ames in Concert with Swing Swing Swing Featuring Mary Ann Mobley, The Jive Aces, The Gene Krupa Tribute Band and Special Guest Host Monty Hall Thu, February 10, 8pm $75/65/55/35 McCallum Theatre brings back an audience favorite w
Having trouble deciding what to make for dinner? Imagine preparing meals for over 450 critters! Find out how we do it:
Want to see the best shows on Broadway and the West End? Join McCallum Theatre 2011 Springtime Theatre Tours. The New York trip features 7 days/6 nights departing Palm Springs on May 4 and returs May 10. The London tour departs from LAX April 25 and re
‘KidWind’ A Workshop for Coachella Valley Teachers
Friends of the COD Library Author Luncheon Set for Feb. 12
OK, so the Beethoven's 7th Symphony reference fell dead. Kind of like that parrot. It's not dead, it's pining for the fjords. Anyway, we just wanted to let you know that Spamalot is coming to the McCallum Theatre Feb. 4 - 6. Get it? N
‘Great Decisions’ Seminar: Responding to the Financial Crisis
It's Groundhog Day to many, but here in the Sonoran desert the emergence of the desert tortoise marks the beginning of spring! The Living Desert and Desert Managers Group are inviting all school children to guess when Mojave Max (currently in brumat
Fencing Tournament at COD Feb. 5
Forum Series Presentations to Begin Feb. 9
The Mousetrap Invitational Golf Tournament was great fun yesterday! Ironwood Country Club proved to be a beautiful course and the weather was perfect. KPSP Local 2 covered the event, which can be seen at:
This just in! Slender-horned gazelle exams will be on Thursday, February 3rd in the Tennity Wildlife Hospital. They usually get started around 10am.
Watch this rare footage of Monty Python's Spamalot while it was still in development. Then get your tickets for the National Touring Company of Spamalot at the McCallum Theatre this weekend! Come hungry - you can buy cookies and brownies right in th
Monty Python Mania is coming to Palm Desert Feb. 4-6 when the national tour of Monty Python's Spamalot comes to the McCallum Theatre. Take a look at this somewhat dated trailer and then buy tickets - lots of them! The penguin on your television se
If you're a Bank of America cardholder, you're entitled to free admisiion (the first full weekend of every month in 2011) to cultural institutions across America, including The Living Desert! Of the 150 partipating institutions, The Living Dese
Click on this link to read a great article, written by members of the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City. We're so glad that they enjoyed the program!
There are still tickets available for Steve Lawrence at the McCallum Theatre tonight and tomorrow night at 8 PM. Don't miss this show business legend in the elegant surroundings of the McCallum Theatre. Tickets are available ONLY at the McCallum Th
Check out this ADORABLE photo of our friend, Adisyn, with her favorite goat in the Petting Kraal. She even gave the goat a kiss on the head before leaving - THANK YOU for being such a great friend Adisyn!
College Business Students Open On-Camus Mini-Mart
Faculty Return to Campus for Spring Flex Days
DAVID GONZALEZ – master storyteller, poet, and musician performing at McCallum on February 1-2 as part of the Aesthetic Education Program - was presented the prestigious MICKEY MINERS AWARD on Wednesday, January 19th at the IPAY Conference in Tampa
Did you know that almost every ant you see is a female? Males are only produced for a brief period when establishing a new colony. The queen can live for decades, her worker daughters for months, and her sons for days. Come see what an all female world l
Audition for COD's Production of 'Pride and Prejudice'
Join us for a FABULOUS evening of jazz at The Gardens on El Paseo on February 12, from 5:15 - 7:00pm, with Verve recording artist, Lucy Woodward! Tickets are $12, which includes 2 glasses of wine and light refreshments. The wine and cheese reception star
Integrated Design Team Appointed for Palm Springs Campus
See Tim Conway & Friends this Saturday at the McCallum Theatre. Here's a great interview with Tim that appears in the Palm Desert Patch. www.mccallumtheatre.com
Significant Incident Report: Saturday, January 15, 2011
Significant Incident Report: Sunday, January 16, 2011
Significant Incident Report: Monday, January 17, 2011
Residents Invited to Apply for Citizens' Sustainability Committee
Significant Incident Report: Friday, January 14, 2011
See The Ten Tenors today on "Oprah's Ultimate Australian Adventure" airing at 4 & 11 PM locally. The Ten Tenors are coming to the McCallum in February. After you see them on Oprah, get your tickets for their live performances February
The Wilderness Trails have reopened, so come and take advantage of this fabulous weather with a morning or afternoon hike! Select one of three trails to suit your desired experience of the real undisturbed desert. Stop by the Membership Window for a trai
Online tickets are available for the Mousetrap Invitational Golf Tournament on January 31, 2011! Set at the remarkable Ironwood Country Club, Mousetrap features a beautiful morning of golf, prizes, breakfast, and elegant lunch all benefitting The Living
Tim Conway is coming back to the McCallum to perform sketches he made famous on the Carol Burnett Show, like the one you can see here. Tim Conway & Friends Featuring Chuck McCann and Louise DuArt Sat, January 22, 8pm $95/75/65/55 Join Tim Conway and
There are still some tickets left for Chris Botti next Sunday. If you have never seen this incredible performer, take a look at the video, then log onto mccallumtheatre.com. Fitz’s Jazz Café at the McCallum Chris Botti Sun, January 23, 3pm
Our Zoobilee Gala on March 27, 2011 has THE most unique auction items in the Valley; from world-class, bucket-list adventures to one-of-a-kind gifts, we’ve got it all. In addition, we have numerous packages that offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences
Campus Closed Monday, Jan. 17
Local Cal State Accepting Applications
Don't forget to vote for the McCallum in the Best Live Theater category!
I spend most of my time buried in the sand, and my nostrils are located on the side of my head for easier breathing. Who am I? (Hint: my relatives are rosy boas)
Anybody else out there make the New Year’s resolution to "get more exercise this year"? One the prettiest places to shed those pounds is right here at The Living Desert! We've got about three miles of walking paths to enjoy; all whil
65 degrees and sunny in Palm Desert/Indian Wells. Great day to frolic in the sunshine at The Living Desert!
Calling all jazz lovers! Tickets are still available for the next concert in our fantastic concert series, Jazzoo, on Sunday evening, January 16th! More information and tickets at:
Significant Incident Report: Thursday, January 6, 2011
Significant Incident Report: Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Significant Incident Report: Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Significant Incident Report: Sunday, January 2, 2011
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Significant Incident Report: Friday, December 31, 2010
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The Ten Tenors are coming to the McCallum in February. But first you can see them on "Oprah's Ultimate Australian Adventure" airing on January 18th. After you see them on Oprah, get your tickets for their live performances February 15-17
Did you ever think of having your next corporate retreat or team-building experience at The Living Desert? Find out more in this great article, featured in Small Market Meetings!
The Open Call Talent Project submission deadline is fast approaching on January 7th! If you haven't already, consider the opportunity to share your talent and take stage at the McCallum in four performances come April 14-16. The first step is to sen
We hope all of our Facebook Friends will vote for the McCallum Theatre in the Desert Sun newspaper's Best of the Valley Contest. Follow the link and give us your vote!
Voting has begun for The Desert Sun's Best of the Valley! Vote online at www.mydesert.com/bestof until 5 pm Jan. 17, 2011. The Living Desert is listed under Place to Take the Kids, Nursery, and Hike. Thanks for your support!
Keep your eyes peeled as you're walking around the African section of The Living Desert. There is a lot more activity going on in the Arabian oryx exhibit. Perhaps partly due to the cooler weather, but there is also a male out with the herd. See if
Customer Service Can Make Someone A Star
The Living Desert's nature trails are closed due to recent rainfall. Excess water is being drained by The Reserve and should be completed in two to three weeks. We will notify you once the trails have reopened. Thanks for your patience!
If you love animals, you won’t want to miss The Living Desert’s "Zoobilee!" Gala on Sunday, March 27, 2011! You can get up close to an amazing array of wild animals, and enjoy cocktails and dinner at the Renaissance Esmeralda. Chec
The Living Desert is a wonderful place to visit during the holidays...a perfect time to stop and smell the roses...and the creosote! Happy New Year!
Thanks to those of you who took a guess yesterday! Desert banded gecko was the correct answer. The winner gets a free soft serve ice cream at the Meerkat Cafe - just bring your photo ID!
My species is well-known all over television through insurance commercials. I am the only lizard in the area that has movable eyelids and vertical pupils. While protecting my territory or when captured by a predator, I may emit a short squeak or chirp. W
City Offers Conference on Property Assessed Clean Energy Solutions
Who says tortoises can't talk? The African Sulcata Spurred Tortoise does. They speak to one another through croaks, grunts, and whistles. It sounds like they're saying "Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday!"
WildLights is open tonight through December 23rd and again from December 26th - January 1st, from 6-9pm. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
What a beautiful day to visit The Living Desert and delight in moments such as these!
One singular sensation is coming to the McCallum. Don't miss A Chorus Line, January 7 - 9. And don't forget, McCallum Theatre Gift Certificates are available in any denomination and make great holiday gifts! www.mccallumtheatre.com
A great show last Sunday night with Dave Koz & Friends Smooth Jazz Christmas. Here is a photo from the show of the four stars - Brian Culbertson, Dave Koz, Candy Dulfer and Jonathan Butler. Do you want to see Smooth Jazz Christmas again next year?
Calling all train enthusiasts! Check out this discussion forum with a great description of our G-scale Garden Railroad!
Guess who's coming to dinner? Take a look!
WildLights will start up again on December 17th through January 1, but will be dark on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Find out more by reading this post from NBC LA:
Can you see yourself on the McCallum stage? Then Open Call, our popular local talent project, might be of interest to you. If you sing, dance, act, play an instrument, juggle, do magic, comedy or another self-contained act, here’s your chance to pe
Check out the latest interview with Kathy Griffin in Bottom Line Magazine. Prove to her that not everyone in Palm Springs goes to bed early by coming to the 10 PM show! 760-340-2787 or www.mccallumtheatre.com
Find out more about our fascinating animals during this week's animal exams in the Tennity Wildlife Hospital (around 10am)! 12/6 Scops owl, Ferruginous Hawk, Caracara; 12/7 Badger; 12/10 Kestrel.
Don't miss the incredibly hot young country band GLORIANA tomorrow night at the McCallum Theatre. Tickets are still available at 760-340-2787 or online at www.mccallumtheatre.com. Check out the video!
Find out more about the desert tortoise through an new application, created by the Mojave Desert Ecosystem Program! It's available for iPhone and Android:
December 2 - 17 Portola Ave southbound street & sidewalk closure
Hey Facebook fans - set you alarm clocks for Monday morning at 9 AM, when the McCallum Theatre puts five new shows on sale. Get your tickets Monday for Willie Nelson, January 18; Chris Botti (second show), January 23; Tim Allen, March 3; Disco Bash, hos
Join us for WildLights this Friday and Saturday from 6 - 9 pm. Santa Claus, Carousel, Holiday Camel Rides, Prancer's Playland, and so much more!
Blue Man Group is here! Experience the Phenomenon. See Blue Man Group at the McCallum Theatre tonight at 8, Saturday at 2 & 8, or Sunday at 2 & 7. For tickets, call 760-340-2787 or order online at www.mccallumtheatre.com.
Get the skinny on WildLights by clicking on the following links! AND Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at The Living Desert!
Hey Facebook fans, we need some advice. Considering bringing Frank Warren to the McCallum. Frank Warren is the creator of the blog phenomenon PostSecret Project, one of the most popular on the web, and the 4th most influential person on the internet. H
Only one of the Amur leopards received an exam last week, so we have another scheduled for tomorrow, November 23rd in the Tennity Wildlife Hospital.
You HAVE to try this! Get ready for Blue Man Group at the McCallum Theatre by playing BootyShaker SongMaker. Follow the instructions and just do it! And don't miss Blue Man Group at the McCallum Theatre November 26 - 28. For tickets call 760-340
It's time for WildLights! Find out more:
Blue Man Group Fri, November 26, 8pm Sat, November 27, 2pm & 8pm Sun, November 28, 2pm & 7pm $105/85/75/55 evenings $95/75/65/45 matinees Blue Man Group will thrill the audience with its high-octane theatrical experience. Escape the ordinary and
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel Gershwin and “Friends” Mon, November 22, 7pm $35/25/20 An exciting evening of memorable melodies and jazzy rhythms. Gershwin's rarely heard solo piano version of “Rhapsody in Blue,&rd
An Evening with Bill Bryson Sun, November 21, 7pm $75/55/45/35 With a wacky worldview – and wanderlust – that garners him comparisons to everyone from Chaucer to Dave Barry, Bill Bryson entertains audiences around the world with his travelogu
Fitz’s Jazz Café at the McCallum Co-presented by KJJZ’s Jim “Fitz” Fitzgerald Kenny G Sat, November 20, 8pm $95/75/65/55 With a career spanning more than 25 years, Kenny G’s natural ability to create and set different
Feinstein’s at the McCallum Michael Feinstein & Christine Ebersole Fri, November 19, 8pm $125/95/75/55 Broadway star Christine Ebersole won the 2007 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her work in Grey Gardens, a role which won her num
Don't miss one of our most popular exams - the Amur leopards on Tuesday, November 16th! They usually get started around 10am in the Tennity Wildlife Hospital!
Amy Bates Nakamura (Mount San Antonio College Dancers) took home the Grand Prize in Dance Under The Stars Choreography Festival's Division II competition with “Nevermore.” The Second Place Award went to Lynn Brilhante (San Francisco Sch
The 13th Annual Dance Under The Stars Choreography Festival Division I Grand Prize Award went to Olivier Wevers/Whim W’Him for "Fragments." The Paid Engagement Award was won by Mike Esperanza/BARE Dance Company with "Close(r)."
A few tickets to ZooFest are still available, so if you don't already have plans for Saturday night, get your tickets online at:
You can view one of the Mexican Caciques found in our aviary on You Tube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5znl4xgPLs
Palm Desert Residents Invited to Apply for Citizens' Sustainability Committee
Slurry Seal Schedule for Tuesday, November 9
Slurry Seal Schedule for Monday, November 8
Choreographer Jamel Gaines, last year's Division I Grand Prize Winner, is back with his dynamic company, Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn, to delight audiences in this year’s Dance Under The Stars Choreography Festival on November 13,
Slurry Seal Schedule for Friday, November 5
Slurry Sealing Schedule for Thursday, November 4
Slurry Seal Schedule for Wednesday, November 3
Slurry Sealing Schedule for Tuesday, November 2
Boy, is my face red! I told our FACEBOOK fans that they could get an orchestra seat to Eric Burdon for $35. I meant to say $25! So here is your chance. Go to our web site and get some tickets to Eric Burdon & The Animals this Sunday night. Put th
Prevent Vehicle Theft
Enjoy Expanded Outdoor Dining at Desert Willow
Our recent rains have brought sustenance to the flora and fauna at The Living Desert. Come by and enjoy nature refreshed!
Visit our Butterfly Garden and find a plethora of Queen Butterflies at the east entrance. They are attracted to the Boothill Mist Flower (Eupatorium Greggii); maybe because the blossom’s fragrance is similar to the scent of the Queen Butterflies p
Edison project to close a lane on Fred Waring Tue - Fri
Slurry Seal Schedule and Lane Closures Oct 26 - 29 (revised)
Lane closures for Wednesday, October 27
Slurry sealing schedule for Wednesday, October 27
Verizon work continues on Monterey Ave
Slurry Seal Schedule for Thursday, October 28
MAJOR DELAYS on Monterey Ave from November 1 - 19
Slurry Seal Schedule for Friday, October 29
Verizon work continues on Monterey south of Magnesia Falls
Slurry Sealing Schedule for Monday, November 1
Yes, Josh Groban is really coming to the McCallum Theatre on November 6th! Tickets will go on sale to the public at 9 AM Friday, October 22 at the McCallum Box Office, by phone ay 760-340-2787, or online at mccallumtheatre.com.
Palm Desert Announces Ninth Annual ATHENA Award Recipients
Lane closures for Tuesday October 19
Lane closures for Monday, October 18
Lane closures for Tuesday, October 19
Spring is in the air in the slender-horned gazelle exhibit. Come watch our yellow-billed storks build nests and display their bright pink feathers this breeding season!
If you haven't had a chance to visit our baby giraffe yet, you should do so soon! As you can see in the photos, he's growing fast!
Check out this photo of a hummingbird feeding her chicks in a nest right outside of the Chase Administration Building. Spring is the perfect time to see how many nests you can spot at The Living Desert!
Lane closures for Friday, October 15
Lane closures for Thurs. October 14
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Lane closures Wed. Oct 13
Local mariachi musician Ariel de la Rosa and his group Mariachi Serenata Mexicana will join Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes and his Brooklyn-based band at the McCallum on October 20 at 7 pm. Zanes, maker of exuberant, handmade music for enthusiastic crowds
Many of the plants at the Living Desert are already responding to the cooler fall temperatures! Stroll through our Yucca Garden to find the Sonoran Tree Beargrass (Nolina Metapensis), native to Sonora and Chihuahua Mexico. Presently, its stalk is just be
Wildlife Programs has stepped up their game this season with new critters and behaviors - come by and see them! Show starts at 11am in the Tennity Amphitheater!
Ocotillos are awesome! With alot of rainfall this plant is full of leaves and flowers, but when the weather is hot and dry, they drop their leaves and flowers to avoid much need for water!
Add some color to your day. . . .visit The Living Desert’s colorful Sage Garden! This garden is host to more than 35 different Lamiaceae species and many are in bloom right now; just ask the hummingbirds, butterflies and bees that visit this aromat
GOT NATURE? We can help; get your nature fix at The Living Desert. The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, coyotes are howling and the bees are a buzzin’! Stroll through the gardens and try your eye on the new 'The Un-Nature Trail
The ‘Three Sisters’; Squash, Beans and Corn, have germinated and are growing in our vegetable garden located in the Cahuilla Indian Ethnobotanical Garden! The beans (legumes) have nitrogen fixing bacteria, which add nutrients to the soil; the
Cheers for Chuckwallas! They don’t waste water at all because they don’t need it! They get all the moisture they need from the vegetation they eat!
Give em the old razzle-dazzle. There are a few seats left for this weekend's five performances of Chicago. Don't miss the hottest show of the year!
Get ready for the 2010 - 2011 season at the McCallum Theatre. We annouce the season on Monday, but Facebok fans will get a sneak preview on Sunday. It's going to be a great season!
Eric Burdon and The Animals will rock the McCallum on Sunday, November 7th. Tickets go on sale August 2nd at the McCallum Theatre Box Office, by phone at 760-340-2787 or online at www.mccallumtheatre.com.
Dan Zanes will open the McCallum Theatre Institute's Field Trip Series on October 21, 2010 to be followed by some other great artists in the 2010-11 school year. For more information on these morning performances offered at no charge to area schools
Our new Giraffe Feeding Station is open! Giraffe Chat happens daily at 10am, so stop by on your next visit and get up close and personal with these gentle giants!
Lane closures on Monterey north of Parkview
Hearty helping! The round-tailed ground squirrel will eat flowers, fruit, insects, or lizards to almost double his weight!
Our 4 month old giraffe calf has recently been named “Majani” which means leaves/foliage in Swahili. Majani was born on March 11, 2010, was 5’11” and weighed 140 lbs. He is now approximately 8 ft. tall and weighs close to 400 lbs!
Get ready for the 2010 - 2011 season at the McCallum Theatre. We annouce the season on Monday, but Facebok fans will get a sneak preview on Sunday. It's going to be a great season!
Eric Burdon and The Animals will rock the McCallum on Sunday, November 7th. Tickets go on sale August 2nd at the McCallum Theatre Box Office, by phone at 760-340-2787 or online at www.mccallumtheatre.com.
Dan Zanes will open the McCallum Theatre Institute's Field Trip Series on October 21, 2010 to be followed by some other great artists in the 2010-11 school year. For more information on these morning performances offered at no charge to area schools
Hearty helping! The round-tailed ground squirrel will eat flowers, fruit, insects, or lizards to almost double his weight!
Our 4 month old giraffe calf has recently been named “Majani” which means leaves/foliage in Swahili. Majani was born on March 11, 2010, was 5’11” and weighed 140 lbs. He is now approximately 8 ft. tall and weighs close to 400 lbs!
Add some color to your day. . . .visit The Living Desert’s colorful Sage Garden! This garden is host to more than 35 different Lamiaceae species and many are in bloom right now; just ask the hummingbirds, butterflies and bees that visit this aromat
GOT NATURE? We can help; get your nature fix at The Living Desert. The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, coyotes are howling and the bees are a buzzin’! Stroll through the gardens and try your eye on the new 'The Un-Nature Trail
The ‘Three Sisters’; Squash, Beans and Corn, have germinated and are growing in our vegetable garden located in the Cahuilla Indian Ethnobotanical Garden! The beans (legumes) have nitrogen fixing bacteria, which add nutrients to the soil; the
Cheers for Chuckwallas! They don’t waste water at all because they don’t need it! They get all the moisture they need from the vegetation they eat!
Palm Desert Sues to Protect Energy Efficiency Program
Give em the old razzle-dazzle. There are a few seats left for this weekend's five performances of Chicago. Don't miss the hottest show of the year!
Energy Independence Program Applications
Cheers for Chuckwallas! They don’t waste water at all because they don’t need it! The
The ‘Three Sisters’; Squash, Beans and Corn, have germinated and are growing in our veg
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City of Palm Desert to Participate in 2010 Relay for Life
Did you know that cockroaches help the environment by reusing and reducing waste? One man's t
Hearty helping! The round-tailed ground squirrel will eat flowers, fruit, insects, or lizards to al
Our 4 month old giraffe calf has recently been named “Majani” which means leaves/foliag
Add some color to your day. . . .visit The Living Desert’s colorful Sage Garden! This garden
GOT NATURE? We can help; get your nature fix at The Living Desert. The birds are singing, the flowe
Give em the old razzle-dazzle. There are a few seats left for this weekend's five performances
Get ready for the 2010 - 2011 season at the McCallum Theatre. We annouce the season on Monday, but
Eric Burdon and The Animals will rock the McCallum on Sunday, November 7th. Tickets go on sale Augu
Dan Zanes will open the McCallum Theatre Institute's Field Trip Series on October 21, 2010 to
Public Comment Invited on City's 2009/2010 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Residents Invited to Apply to Serve on City Council
Help Your Library by Taking This Simple Survey
Register Mobile and Internet Phones for Emergency Notification
New Palm Desert Sheriff Station Celebrates Grand Opening
Golf Cart Parade Returns with a Scream of a Theme
Palm Desert Wants You!
Free Docent Led Public Art Tour
Discover Desert Garden Community Day
Get Fit With A Free Hike
Air Conditioning Quality Installation Can Help You Save Big
Free Concert Marks 9/11 Anniversary
Planned SCE outage tonight Monterey Ave @ Gran Via/Las Palmas
City of Palm Desert Remembers Dick Kelly As Dedicated Public Servant
Traffic signal on flash at Monterey & Clancy Lane/Ave del Sol
Country Club Drive trenching and vault installation August 4 - 27
Power restored to south Palm Desert area and traffic signal at Portola-Shadow Mtn
Lane closure Monterey at Shadow Ridge, northbound, July 27, 2010
Scheduled SCE outage to affect traffic signal
Hot Tips For Staying Cool
Monterey Ave southbound slurry sealing project (City of Rancho Mirage)
“Walking Tall” Exhibition Celebrates Shoes as Art
Power to Country Club Drive area expected to be restored at 10 PM tonight
SCE power outage affecting 8 signals in Palm Desert
Mother's Day Breakfast
Party For The Planet - Earth Day Celebration
Leeds And Son: Exclusive JB Star Trunk Show
Crash The Big Game Contest
Leeds and Son: Marco Bicego Trunk Show
KESQ / Leeds And Son Fine Jewelers Football Kickoff Contest
Leeds and Son - KMIR6-TV Heirloom Contest
Leeds and Son: Jewelry Repair - On Site, On Time and Done Right!
Leeds and Son: Tropical Evening Reception
Leeds and Son: Mother's Day
Leeds and Son: Remember Mom
Palm Desert Tax Day Tea Parties Protest Rally April 15 Tea Party
Mikole Kaar Funk Jazz Orchestra
Leeds and Son: Annual Diamond Remount Event
Leeds and Son: Roberto Coin Sale
Leeds and Son: Marco Bicego Trunk Show
Holiday Sale Going on Now!
Leeds and Son: Roberto Coin
6th Annual Indian Wells Arts Festival
Palm Desert Greek Festival
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