ZOONEWS
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Every member matters! Your continued support over the last few months has been so meaningful to us here at The Living Desert. To express our gratitude for standing with us during our temporary closure, we are pleased to provide you with two different choices to address the time lost on your membership. The first option will allow you to extend your membership expiration date by the amount of days that The Living Desert was closed. Or, you can use this opportunity to give back and forego your extension, by choosing to donate your lost time to the Zoo. Either way we cannot wait to welcome you back to the Living Desert, and are so thankful for your continued support!
SPRING BABIES IN BLOOM
Although this Spring has gone differently than expected, Mother Nature continued to bring us joy through the births of new animals at the Zoo. Every birth is special, and we hope you can visit these newest additions very soon.
The Living Desert proudly welcomed the births of:
• African wild dog – seven male and four female puppies born on January 18.
• Serval – one male kitten born February 9.
• Bighorn sheep – one male lamb born March 30 and one female lamb born April 4.
TRIBUTE GARDEN HONORS LOVED ONES
As The Living Desert wraps up its first halfcentury and moves on towards the next fifty years, we have consolidated most memorials and tributes into a central location in the Park. The new Tribute Garden is a serene portion of the Park located near the veterinary hospital, with permanent recognition panels beautifully displaying the names of the honorees. We encourage family and friends to visit this tranquil area located among butterfly-attracting plants and a soothing water feature; it is a very special place to honor and celebrate loved ones.
For information about honoring someone in your life, contact Development@LivingDesert.org or call (760) 346-5694 ext. 2166.
STYLIZED PANELS CELEBRATE DESERT FLORA AND FAUNA
Have you noticed the beautiful new barrier panels as you pass The Living Desert along Portola Avenue? Through a generous donation from the Muriel Pollia Foundation, this section of fencing features many of the plants and animals found here at The Living Desert. “Our grounds offer a beautiful space for guests to connect with the amazing animals that call the desert home,” explains Allen Monroe, President/CEO, “and we wanted our community face along Portola Avenue to reflect what is inside the Park.” The current section, however, only panels about a quarter of the total fencing needs. The remainder will need to be completed through donations.
If you would like to help us finish the project by sponsoring a panel, please contact the fundraising department at Development@LivingDesert.org or call (760) 346-1483.
