ng_top=”56%” autoplay=”” min_width=”0px” max_width=”640px” width=”100%” height=”100%”] The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a powerhouse for the local economy producing millions of dollars every year. On Thursday, the city of Palm Desert announced it would be giving $1 million back to the nonprofit with taxpayer money. CEO and President of […]

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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a powerhouse for the local economy producing millions of dollars every year. On Thursday, the city of Palm Desert announced it would be giving $1 million back to the nonprofit with taxpayer money.

CEO and President of the Living Desert, Allen Monroe, said they are extremely appreciative of the money but it doesn’t stop there. The Living Desert plans to reach out to other cities in the valley about support as well.

“I think it’s a great idea,” Michael Sliskevics, a customer at the Living Desert said about taxpayer money going to the zoo. “I mean, it’s something to do out here.

Palm Desert Allocates $1 Million to Living Desert Zoo and Gardens