What each ticket includes
- The Sanctuary Tour is a guided walk with someone who knows every resident by name, about 90 minutes
- The Day Pass is the guided tour, a Gamelatron session, the pool and the hot tub, 12 PM to 6 PM
- The Gamelatron is one full hour of fifteen bronze gongs that play themselves
100% of proceeds go to the animals: their rescue, their care, and the sanctuary they live in. Kaleidoscope Desert Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
A short trip up the hill
Kaleidoscope Desert is a nonprofit animal rescue and outdoor art museum in Morongo Valley, about 20 minutes from Palm Springs. It sits in the high desert, where the air is drier and the skies are darker.
Who you will meet
Rubs the zebra, mini horses, mini cows, goats, pigs and giant tortoises all live here, and they roam the grounds alongside a living collection of desert art. Move slowly and let them come to you. Somebody always does.
How long to plan for
The tour is about 90 minutes. A Gamelatron session is one full hour. The Day Pass is the whole afternoon, 12 PM to 6 PM.
Good questions
Where exactly are you?
Morongo Valley, California, in the Mojave high desert about 15 minutes from Joshua Tree and 20 minutes from Palm Springs. The exact address comes with your booking confirmation.
Will I actually see the animals?
Yes. The residents free-roam the property and interact on their own terms, so there is always somebody wandering over to inspect you. Around sunset the whole neighborhood comes out.
What is the difference between the tour and the Day Pass?
The tour is the guided 90 minute walk. The Day Pass is the rest of the day, and it starts promptly at 12 PM with the guided tour and runs to 6 PM, with the Gamelatron Sound Experience, hot tub and pool access, and a full day with the animals and the art. If you want the full experience, the Day Pass is the one.
What is the cancellation policy?
Tickets are not refundable, but you can reschedule with one week of notice. Email info@kaleidoscopedesert.com and we will move your date. Every ticket directly funds animal rescue either way.
