UPDATED REVIEW! On my last visit, over 1 year ago, they used to be old and worn out. It is my…read moreunderstanding they have recently REMODELED EVERYTHING. I encourage everyone to go check it out and see for yourself. I'm hopeful it's much better, and FUN now. Thank you, Cindy, for the update!

It was our First time back since they remodeled the place.... My 10 yr granddaughter and I decided…read moreit would a fun day for us to take the great grandson ....He is a very active 2yr old...... each room had things to capture his attention... he loved the little slide.... the ball with the air machine...lots of giggles and laughter... They could use a better WiFi system... we had a hard time getting signed in to complete the waivers.... We arrived early so plenty of parking...

While I'm not an owner of an aquarium, I did have a problem with a water pump similar to an…read moreaquarium. J. P. promptly returned my call and advised me that Michael or Alvin would be happy to look at my problem. Michael greeted my and quietly looked at my pump and patiently listened to my predicament. He took my cat water dispenser and water pump to the back and within three minutes returned with the pump cleaned and operating. No objections or superior attitude, just very exceptional customer service. If you need anything aquarium related taken care of in Palm Desert, I highly recommend Zen for their selection and their awesome assistance.

I stopped in to Zen Aquatics because I am curious about installing a koi pond in the backyard but…read morehave zero experience with fish. I was impressed by the water world inside this store with a truly magnificent tank by the register that had the coolest stingray swimming around. I was told that the owner, JP, has extensive knowledge about everything koi ponds and is a wonderful resource for advising on the installation and required equipment. I wasn't sure that koi would live in this hot desert environment but apparently they do just fine! Zen had a great selection of koi fish in multiple sizes and all the accoutrements to go with them. If I go through with the project I will definitely hit JP up!

We have been a customer for over 20 years, and cannot recommend them enough. Amazing customer…read moreservice and attention to detail. Our tank is always kept beautiful, and their expertise in salt water fish is incredible.

I had some sick fish infect my tank and Tim C. from Vicious Fishes was very helpful and gave me…read moresome great advice even on Memorial Day. It shows that Tim cares and understand our disappointment and worry that we as customers sometimes have about their fish. Thank you Tim!

I fed a giraffe! So obviously my life is complete. We had a lovely morning at The Living desert in…read morePalm Springs! Arrived around 10am (a little too late for a hot summer day in my opinion) and after buying our tickets, we took a look at the giant map and knew where we wanted to go...the giraffes of course! The property itself was gorgeous, super clean and we went during the week which likely cut down on the amount of folks there. Totally great. We met Kelly the giraffe and got to feed her. Such a fun experience! All of the staff here were kind, patient, and simply wonderful! I Loved how there was a blend of employees and gracious volunteers here who were all clearly passionate about the park. After we were all done, we headed to the cafe and grabbed a quick beer and pretzel. Perfect little snack! Great and fun times at The Living Desert! It was great taking a few hours to see the animals and even getting to feed one!

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens was such a beautiful experience. I visited in February, and…read morehonestly, I think it was one of the best times of the year to go. The weather was perfect for walking around, and the whole place felt peaceful and easy to enjoy. I've also been to the San Diego Zoo, but this one personally felt more special to me in a different way. I loved the desert setting, the open space, and the relaxed atmosphere. It didn't feel overwhelming or like we had to rush to see every single animal. It was more about enjoying the day, walking around, exploring, and taking everything in. Of course, the giraffes completely stole my heart. You can feed them for $10, and while there was a small line, it was absolutely worth it. Getting that close to them and being able to take photos was definitely one of the highlights of the visit. Overall, this is such a peaceful, beautiful, and memorable place to spend the day. I would definitely recommend visiting, especially during the cooler months.

GIRRRRRRRRRL. Took my lady here for a surprise date, "surprise" because I gave away so many hints I…read morefinally just told her. The oceans at night event is to die for - thankfully not literally. We got to make shark tooth necklaces, neon tattoos (paint), see penguins keeping cool in their bed area, tons of cool species of fish and sea creatures, they had DJ's and cocktails with a gummy shark and boat building out of recycled materials. 10/10/10/10/10/10 all OF THAT STAFF was phenomenal in their shark hats and over the top costumes. You felt that energy queeeeeen. Felt like life paused and strangers just came to explore together. 10/10 on a regular day also. I've grown up coming here since middle school field trips and was so excited to experience this. I haven't been since I last went when my dad passed away. Sitting at the kept Forrest was our favorite. Now go get your ticket.... K bye

I really enjoyed visiting Birch Aquarium . They have a…read moreunique variety of fishes, sea animals, and shows. My favorite was the sea nettle tank. Shows: I watched the penguin exhibit, where I got to learn about the different penguins they have at the aquarium. Gift shop: They have a cool gift store at the aquarium, where they sell various shirts, refrigerator magnets, and other souvenirs. Employees: The employees here are all very friendly.

A very well run animal sanctuary with a suprising assortment of animals to see. Various small…read moremonkeys, birds, snakes and reptiles. A couple of tigers, civit cat, a cuatamundi (sp?), a cougar, even a bear. Your kids will love it. Knowledgeable staff is there to answer your questions.

I finally had the chance to visit this place after discovering it a while back, and it was an even…read morebigger experience than I expected. It's definitely out in the desert, but that makes sense, they need plenty of space to safely house and care for so many different animals. All of the animals looked healthy, well cared for, and comfortable in their habitats. The admission price was very reasonable, and the Extreme Feed experience was absolutely worth it (just keep in mind it's for ages 18+). I know it can feel a little sad seeing animals in enclosures, but learning more about their backgrounds helped put things into perspective. Many of them can't survive in the wild, and this sanctuary gives them a safe, protected place to live with a staff that clearly cares about their well‑being. Overall, it was a meaningful and memorable visit, and I'm glad places like this exist to give these animals a second chance.

I love a great aquarium that has so much to offer in views for the little ones. Sea life is a great…read morespot to take the kids, you can definitely be done in under 3 hours. They have a scavenger hunt type of activity where the kiddos need to collect stamps from certain areas and at the end they are gifted with a sea life bracelet. It can get pretty busy inside. I did love coming years ago and they'd limit how many would enter, you felt like you had the whole place to yourself. Now, there's just too many inside and everyone is rushing to be the first one to view the sea life animals. Overall the kiddos and I enjoyed it, and there is an area to touch the star fish, etc which is highly popular and a washing station. They have a tank filled with sharks, you see them swim above you as you walk through this tunnel. Time well spent with the fam here.

We recently visited SEA LIFE Aquarium at LEGOLAND California Resort as a family (2 adults and 4…read morekids aged 2-6) and had an exceptional experience! First off, the ticket pricing is totally worth it for the whole family. Admission for a 1‑day ticket that includes both LEGOLAND and SEA LIFE typically starts around $99 for adults and as low as $39 for kids (ages 2-12) when purchased online, which made it a great value for all six of us. From the moment we walked in, the kids were thrilled -- especially with the slide right at the entrance that set the tone for fun right away! The aquarium is designed with little ones in mind, and our kids genuinely loved seeing all the colorful fish and sea creatures up close. There were plenty of exhibits to explore and educational videos playing that made it both entertaining and informative for the whole family. One of the highlights was getting to touch some of the tide pool animals at the end of the experience -- a super fun, hands‑on moment that our kids are still talking about! And the staff were fantastic -- friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable. They were happy to answer all our questions and share cool facts about the animals we were seeing. Overall, this aquarium visit was totally worth it, especially for families with young kids who love sea life and interactive experiences. We walked away with big smiles, great memories, and stories the kids can't wait to share. Highly recommend adding this to your family outing list!

I absolutely love this place!!! The dude that works there, sorry I can't remember his name, has…read morebeen so helpful and so knowledgeable! Highly recommend this place! Update: had to come in this afternoon, Vince helped me, this time. Very helpful! Answered all of my questions! Thanks! You guys are awesome!

Owner is a good guy and helped me scale up size on a new tank. I out grow a 10 gallon from petco…read moreand came here for some nice fish. I'm greatful to God there's fish stores like this. After moving past a petco set up I'm VERY happy I moved up and I'm hopeful for the best. It's on me now. Hopefully my guyz stay healthy and strong as I did not want to have a sacrificial fish. My tank has healthy bacteria and I've done everything I could besides kill a fish to get there. Let's run it !!