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Offering a spectacular backdrop for everything from elegant weddings to corporate gatherings, this venue transforms any celebration into a memorable affair. Hosting your event here not only provides a distinctive setting amidst natural beauty but also supports conservation efforts, making your special occasion contribute to a greater cause. Whether aiming to impress clients, celebrate love, or gather for a meaningful cause, your event is guaranteed an extraordinary experience.

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Our Venues

Discover an oasis of unique event spaces at The Living Desert, where the beauty of nature meets unparalleled elegance. From serene tranquility and majestic vistas to modern sophistication, our versatile indoor and outdoor venues are surrounded by lush landscapes and exotic wildlife, promising to make your next gathering unforgettable. Whether it’s a romantic wedding, an intimate affair, or a grand corporate event, we invite you to create lasting memories in our extraordinary desert sanctuary.

District Commissioner’s House

Capacity: 40 guests seated or 50 standing

Located in the African Village WaTuTu, the District Commissioner’s House, designed in the style of buildings frequented by British Commissioners during Kenya’s colonial period, features a thatched roof, mud-wall construction similar to African village huts, and includes a panoramic glass wall for intimate viewing of the endangered Amur leopard, though it is not open to the public.

Village WaTuTu

Capacity: Up to 600 for a seated event or 1,000 standing

Village WaTuTu, located near the giraffe habitat and spanning 5 acres as a replica of a north Kenyan village, offers a unique safari experience with mud-walled huts, grass-thatched roofs, and an Elder’s Grove set among African flora and various habitats, including dromedary camels and Amur leopards, further enhanced by the Petting Kraal with rare African livestock, promising guests a memorable journey through authentic African sights and sounds in the Coachella Valley.

Palm Garden Patio

Capacity: 500 for a plated dinner, 450 buffet style, or 800 cocktail style

The Palm Garden Patio, an open-air event space near the park’s main entrance, offers dining under the stars among over 50 species of palm trees, adjacent to the G-Scale Train exhibit for cocktails, and is perfect for weddings, corporate dinners, and more, with full lighting and a stage for day or evening events.

Discovery Center

Capacity: Up to 50 seated or 100 standing
The Discovery Center, with its state-of-the-art, whimsical design and shaded ramadas, offers a perfect venue for corporate picnics, family functions, and birthday events, combining modern architecture with the wonders of childhood through exhibits on natural history, desert ecology, interactive experiences, and a panoramic desert mural framed by towering ancient animals.

Tennity Wildlife Hospital & Conservation Center

Capacity: 80 guests seated or 150 for a cocktail reception

The Tennity Wildlife Hospital & Conservation Center combines contemporary and Asian-inspired designs in its architecture and landscaping, featuring an expansive front patio and an indoor garden suitable for both small, intimate affairs and larger groups looking to enjoy the beautiful outdoor space, with exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of the animal care center available for an additional fee.

Irvine Patio

Capacity: 200 seated or 300 for cocktail reception
The Irvine Patio, with its shaded palm trees and wildlife sculptures is a private oasis ideal for receptions, cocktail parties, family gatherings and outdoor dining.

The Giraffe Platform Savannah’s Landing

Capacity: 200 standing
The Giraffe Platform across from Savannah’s Landing in the Coachella Valley offers a unique experience where guests can feed wandering giraffes on the lush hillside while sipping champagne, providing an awe-inspiring encounter with these majestic creatures unmatched by any other location.

Tennity Board Room

Capacity: 80 seated or 110 standing
The Tennity Board Room is a sophisticated space within the Stephen B. Chase Building, designed for elegance and functionality, perfect for meetings and gatherings.

Littlefield Art Gallery

Capacity: 50 seated or 100 standing
The Littlefield Art Gallery, part of the Stephen B. Chase Building, showcases artistic elegance in an organically inspired setting, offering a stunning backdrop for viewing art.

Lurie Reception Patio

Capacity: 150 seated or 250 standing
The Lurie Reception Patio, also within the Stephen B. Chase Building, features modern landscaping and a sculptural waterfall, providing an exquisite outdoor setting for events.

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You can also email us at events@livingdesert.org to book your event.

Preferred Vendor List

Event Planners

Bridezilla Events
Gabriela Marquez
951.427.2733
www.bridezillaevents.co

Lola Kent Weddings & Events
Lola Kent
lolakent@yahoo.com
562.235.2772

Stacey Jones Event Design
760 880 0870
www.staceyjones.com
hello@staceyjones.com

Sola Fide Photography
Michele Tully
michele@solafidephotography.com
www.solafidephotography.com

LuLu’s Catering Diego Castillo
events@lulups.com
760.883.5880
www.lulupalmsprings.com/catering

Carousel Catering Inc.
Bill Jones
760.322.6441
Bill@CarouselCateringInc.com

Taste (SSA – The Living Desert Zoo Catering)
Paul Faulkner

760.346.5694

ext.2302
paulfaulkner@kmssa.com

Exquisite Desserts
Samantha Ward
760.772.5522
xdessert@concentric.net
www.exquisitedesserts.com

Nothing Bundt Cakes
Lauren Bright
72216 Highway 111 Suite F-3
Palm Desert CA 92260
760.346.3440
palmdesert@nothingbundtcakes.com

The Pastry Swan
Deborah Quinn
760.202.1213
www.pastryswan.com

Lotus Garden Center
760.404.1940
www.lotusgardencenter.net

My Little Flower Shop
760.778.7111
www.mylittleflowershop.com

Vaso Bello
Ronn Burns
www.vasobello.com

Studio Kate Floral
Kate Minelian
www.studiokatefloral.com

Dynamic Dave | DJ/MC
760.831.0190
dynamicdavedj@yahoo.com

DJ Bob Scatch
760.413.4953
www.djbobscatch.com

Trevor Guy Worden
585.337.2906
www.guyworden.com

Bright Event Rentals
760.343.5110
sales-ps@bright.com
www.bright.com

Planks and Patina
John Mania 951.217.2928
planksandpatina@gmail.com
www.planksandpatina.com

Signature Party Rentals
Elena Estrada-Galvez
eestrada-galvez@signatureparty.com
Office: 760.863.0671
Direct: 760.501.3022

Ultimate Events
Donna Groves 760.340.4314
www.ultimateventsinc.com

Sola Fide Photography
Michele Tully
michele@solafidephotography.com
www.solafidephotography.com

Trespass Photography
Drew Metzger
trespassphoto@gmail.com
760.989.1293