The Living Desert to host New Years Eve celebration

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 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. “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 at: Livingdesert.org/event/mildly-wild-new-years-eve/ For more information call (760) 346-5694. Ticket admission includes: champagne toast (21+), one complimentary drink ticket, dinner, and dancing.