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If you got ebt do you get a discount ?And do they give you a time to enter the zoo?
People with an EBT card can purchase tickets online (https://estore.livingdesert.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=TLDCON&c=WEBDIS). At the entrance, they must show a valid ID and their EBT card, along with the e-tickets.
Is the zoo stroller friendly, will a 1 & 2 year old enjoy this place?
Smaller children love this place. Stroller and young children friendly. Strollers and those in mobility devices will appreciate the wide, stair free walkways!
Can you bring your own food?
Technically there's no food check when you walk in with a backpack, so I guess you can? I did bring snacks like nuts and bars
Do they sell beer like they do at the san diego zoo?
Yes. They have beer & wine at both the Thorn Tree Grill & the Kookaburra Cafe.
Can general admission be upgraded to membership onsite?
Yes. We did it when we were there. They credit the entrance fee towards the membership. I'm sure it has to be the same day of visit.
For current general admission timed tickets, what is the time window for entry? Like if your ticket is for 12pm what is the window of time you're allowed to enter the zoo?
Not sure, but I can tell you that we arrived 15-20 minutes "late" a few weeks ago and still got in.
Are the model trains open?
I was there probably 2 months ago and the model trains were definitely open.
Can you purchase food at the zoo? If not, are there places to sit and eat food brought in? Thank you.
Yes they have food cafes at the zoo. There are tables and benches to sit and eat. They also have vending machines for drinks.
Is this a traditional zoo, meaning they've purchased wild-trapped animals who were brought here to the enclosures? Or is it a refuge with rescued animals?
Animals were either born in human care or rescued from the wild due to injury and rehabilitated.
How busy does it get in the summer?
Want busy at all when we went a few weeks ago.
I'm planning to visit tomorrow, do you have new rules due Covid-19?
Yes, everything for new Policies and Procedures can be found on our website Livingdesert.org/health… Read more
Does anyone know if this place is open now ? And is there any restrictions and/ or limitations as far as petting zoos and what not?
It is open but not sure about restrictions.
Are there still camel rides?
At the moment No. they have the baby camels out at the moment and you can pet and feed the babies.
How much is general admission?
Buy your tickets at Costco if you have a Membership. You can get 2 tickets for $22.99. Better than the admission price for adults or kids if you bought direct. Adults are $24.95, kids are $14.95 on their website or at the door.… Read more
Is there any place to cool off between animal viewings?
There's a restaurant, an ice cream shop, a discovery center, and possibly more places that are all indoor.
How long does it take to experience the entire zoo?
It can easily take 3-4 hours to experience it fully.
What times are you able to feed giraffes during January?
Hi Vianna! Giraffe Feeding is from 9:30am - 2:30am. If you'd like a full list of our Daily Happenings, make sure to visit out Calendar of Events on our website. Hope this helps! =)
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