The Living Desert Zoo Announces New Year's Eve Party

From Cord Media Company: Ring in the new year with a roar at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens at the inaugural Mildly Wild New Year’s Eve Party, December 31 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Palm Garden.

The celebration includes a scrumptious surf and turf dinner followed by live entertainment and dancing. Guests will experience all of the fun and excitement of New Year’s Eve earlier, as The Living Desert will offer a complimentary champagne toast when the ball drops on the East coast at 9 p.m.

The evening also features animal encounters and a special performance of the big band sounds of Dave Damiani and The No Vacancy Orchestra playing the styles of Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Jamie Cullum, among other favorites. Based in Los Angeles, Damiani and his professional orchestra can be found playing in major venues across the country.

“We are excited to offer members and guests a fun, entertaining and exciting place to celebrate New Year’s Eve,” said Allen Monroe, President/CEO of The Living Desert. “The Palm Garden is a beautiful setting to enjoy to great food, music, dancing and ring in the new year along with New York.”

In honor of Year of the Cheetah, the zoo’s year-long effort to raise awareness and funds for the endangered animals, attendees are encouraged to wear their best cheetah print outfit.

Tickets for the Mildly Wild New Year’s Eve Party are $125 per person and can be purchased online. For more information call (760) 346-5694. Ticket admission includes: champagne toast (21+), one complimentary drink ticket, dinner, and dancing.

About The Living Desert:

The Living Desert is an AZA-accredited zoo and gardens that is dedicated to 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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