{"id":13526,"date":"2025-11-19T18:15:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T02:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livingdesert.org\/?page_id=13526"},"modified":"2025-11-20T09:31:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T17:31:29","slug":"planned-giving","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.livingdesert.org\/support\/planned-giving\/","title":{"rendered":"Planned Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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By including The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in your will, trust, or estate plan, you can extend your love of wildlife far into the future. Your legacy gift will enable us to advance desert conservation, elevate education programs to inspire the next generation of wildlife protectors, and uphold the highest standards of care for every animal at the Zoo \u2014 all while ensuring your loved ones are provided for.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Living Desert has partnered with FreeWill<\/strong>\u00a0 to offer an easy, secure way to create or update your will \u2014 at no cost to you! In just 20 minutes, you can gain peace of mind for you and your family, and, if you choose, include a charitable bequest to The Living Desert.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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If you\u2019ve already included The Living Desert in your estate plan, please let us know! We would love to celebrate your commitment and ensure your intentions are honored. FreeWill<\/strong> provides a simple way to notify us of your gift. Reporting your gift and does not create any obligations now or in the future.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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You can also support The Living Desert by naming the Zoo as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, retirement account, 401(k), or IRA. FreeWill<\/strong> will walk you through the process step-by-step, helping you create a gift that reflects your values and makes a lasting impact for desert wildlife.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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*Please consult your tax adviser or qualified attorney for advice on achieving specific goals for your estate.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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For further information, please contact us via:
Telephone:<\/strong> 760-346-5694<\/a>
Email:<\/strong> Development@LivingDesert.org<\/a>
Fax:<\/strong> 760-568-9685<\/p>

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92264
EIN: 95-3385354<\/p>

The Living Desert is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Contributions may be deductible for income tax purposes as provided by law. Please
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