Winged Wonders Butterfly Exhibit, Camel Rides Return to Living Desert

From The Living Desert:

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is excited to announce that the popular Butterflies! Winged Wonders exhibit and camel rides will return for another season beginning Friday, November 18, 2016.

The Butterflies! Winged Wonders exhibit showcases over 300 butterflies from more than 30 unique species. The interactive exhibit illustrates metamorphosis from egg to butterfly. Guests are able get up close and personal with the butterflies and observe such species as monarchs, sulphurs, blue morphos, owl butterflies, heliconids, crackers, malachites and more in a 2,500 square foot habitat built specially for this exhibit.

The exhibit is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April, and admission is $3 for non-members and $2 for members.

While camels are on exhibit at The Living Desert throughout the year, three additional camels join the pack as one of the zoo’s biggest attractions. These nomadic, legendary animals have a characteristic rocking gait (walk) unlike any other animal.

Camel rides are offered daily to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through April. Participants must be at least three years old to ride. The cost is $6 per person. Proceeds from the program go towards The Living Desert’s mission of desert conservation through preservation, education and appreciation.

“Camel rides offer a unique opportunity for guests to physically interact with one of our amazing animals,” said Allen Monroe, President & CEO of The Living Desert. “Money raised from this enhanced zoo experience supports our education and conservation efforts. In fact, every time someone visits The Living Desert, they help save endangered species.”

The Living Desert is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit the Living Desert website or call (760) 346-5694.

Photos courtesy of The Living Desert