All aboard! The Living Desert celebrates Train Day

All aboard!

People visiting The Living Desert on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. can celebrate National Train Day. A free conductor hat will be given away to those attending, while supplies last.

Train Day, which is free with paid admission, features fun events centered around The Living Desert’s 3,300 feet of track at the Garden Railroad.

Train Day includes a scavenger hunt, train arts and crafts; special trackless train rides around the zoo, and of course a Choo-Choo-Churro special. Model train enthusiasts can enjoy informative train chats being offered at 10:30 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.

One full-time employee and a crew of 25 volunteers run the Model Train Exhibit.

The Living Desert’s Garden Railroad is open daily, and during that time at least seven trains are running continuously on the tracks. The popular exhibit covers over three quarters of an acre and includes miniature landmarks such as the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore and ghost towns from the Old West.

The Living Desert recently added a new interactive component to the property’s popular Model Train Exhibit. This feature allows budding railway conductors of all ages to control the paths of three separate train lines with just the touch of a button.

National Train Day celebrates all things trains. From enthusiasts about the beginning of locomotive transport, to engineers developing the future of rail travel, groups across the USA gather for events, celebration, education and discovery.

The Living Desert is open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information call (760) 346-5694 or visit www.LivingDesert.org.