From Oct. 1 to May 31, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the last admission at 4 p.m. In the summer (from June 1 to Sept. 30), the attraction is open every ...

The evening's theme, "Wild at Heart," was amplified by a dinner served in a dramatic tent decorated with crystal chandeliers and purple orchids.