Living Desert Announces 'Year of the Cheetah' Essay Contest

From The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens:

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is sponsoring an essay contest in honor of its Year of the Cheetah celebrations. The contest is open to students in kindergarten through eighth grade and entries must be received by 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2016.

The theme of the essay contest is “Why Should We Save Cheetahs” and the winning entry receives an annual family membership to The Living Desert and a behind-the-scenes tour for four people of the cheetah exhibit.

Essays will be judged on their ability to answer “Why Should We Save Cheetahs” in an articulate, clear and organized manner. The Living Desert’s judging panel, comprised of employees, will evaluate the submissions. Essays should not exceed 500 words and can be submitted online here.

Beginning October 1, The Living Desert is launching a year-long conservation effort focused on saving the cheetah from extinction. Cheetahs are now extinct in more than 20 countries and are Africa’s most endangered cats. It is estimated that there are less than 7,500 cheetah remaining in the wild. For more information on Year of the Cheetah and official essay contest rules, visit here. The Living Desert is open daily through September 30 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and October 1 to May 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about upcoming events and activities, please call (760) 346-5694 or visit here.

About The Living Desert:

The Living Desert is an AZA-accredited zoo and gardens that is dedicated to desert conservation through preservation, education and appreciation. It is a family-friendly place to explore nature and create meaningful experiences for guests that are remembered for a lifetime. For more information: (760) 346-5694 or visit here. The Living Desert is located at: 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260.

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