WILDFILE Members-Only Opportunities WALKING CLUB Kicking off in October and continuing through April, members have been starting their Tuesday and Thursday mornings with a walk around the Zoo. According to the American Heart Association, walking helps to improve overall cardiovascular and general health in several ways. Additionally, regular walking helps to improve your mood. Walking Club participants choose between the ¾ mile Desert Tortoise Trail or the 1¼ mile Desert Jackrabbit Trail — both meandering through The Living Desert to see animal habitats and gardens. After finishing the morning stroll, Walking Club participants gather at Kookaburra Cafe to enjoy a social meet up complete with complimentary coffee and iced tea. Want to join in on the fun? At your first event, you’ll present your membership card and receive a Walking Club bracelet which gives you access to included refreshments and all Walking Club events throughout the season.
President/CEO Allen Monroe kicked off the Coffee and Conservation series on October 5 with a discussion on how The Living Desert is reinventing conservation.
Coffee And Conservation Exclusive for members, Coffee and Conservation debuted in October and has been a tremendous success! On the first Saturday of each month (from October through April), members are invited to an intimate talk with one of The Living Desert’s conservation experts. Topics include both local and global conservation initiatives such as habitat restoration in Southern California, black rhino protection efforts in Africa, plant propagation, and species reintroduction efforts. Through these monthly events, members get an exclusive, first-hand account of the Zoo’s ongoing conservation efforts. Coffee and Conservation is free for members and includes complimentary coffee and pastries while supplies last. Visit LivingDesert.org/Events to learn more.
In November, Assistant Conservation Scientist Maya Nunez spoke about the use of native plants in conservation. 28 foxpaws | SPRING 2025