Local Institutions
Be sure to plan your travel to visit some of the many AZA-accredited institutions close to Palm Springs!
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Approximately 40 minutes from Palm Springs Convention Center
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is offering free admission to attendees the week of the Conference. Show your registration confirmation email or name badge at the ticket office for admission.
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
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Approximately 2.5 hours from Palm Springs Convention Center
The Los Angeles Zoo is offering free admission to attendees, March 22-30. Show your registration confirmation email or registration badge for admission.
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
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Approximately 2.5 hours from Palm Springs Convention Center
Embark on a journey of science learning and fun for everyone as you explore a variety of interactive exhibits in our galleries like Ecosystems, featuring live animals in living habitats, including a 188,000 gallon kelp forest tank. View the orbiter up close and discover the science behind this amazing vehicle. Complete your all-day science adventure by watching an IMAX film. Our seven-story screen brings to life worlds as small as an atom and as vast as the universe in stunning IMAX with Laser. Admission to permanent exhibits is FREE. (Excludes IMAX and special paid exhibitions). Open 7 days a week.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, California 92027
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Approximately 2 hours from Palm Springs Convention Center
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA 92131
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Approximately 2.5 hours from Palm Springs Convention Center
The San Diego Zoo and Safari Park are offering free admission to attendees, March 22-30. Show your registration confirmation email or registration badge for admission. Parking is complimentary at the San Diego Zoo. At the Safari Park, parking is complimentary when AZA Mid-Year attendees show their badge at the booth.