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Escape with the family on desert adventure. The Living Desert is the only American zoo and botanical garden dedicated to the deserts of the world. Families learn about deserts across the globe through exhibits and attractions that showcase the challenges that desert animals face like extreme heat and a limited water supply.

Escape with the family on desert adventure. The Living Desert is the only American zoo and botanical garden dedicated to the deserts of the world. Families learn about deserts across the globe through exhibits and attractions that showcase the challenges that desert animals face like extreme heat and a limited water supply.

Spend some time outdoors and challenge yourself by climbing the Maynard Mine Trail, a rugged track that leads to the remains of an old tungsten mine that was operated by Jim Maynard during WWII. It takes time and physical endurance to trek across the 6-mile trail that overlooks the Indian Canyon, offering beautiful vistas along the way.