20th Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta. Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Zoo. Desert Hikes planned for Sunday, September 22nd. Subscribe to our blog to stay informed. To learn more about how you can get involved contact Fiesta Chair Dora Hernandez at cdec.fiesta@gmail.com
The 20th annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta is coming up at the El Paso Zoo on September 21th, from 10:30am to 3:00pm. Enjoy learning about our Chihuahuan Desert through the zoo exhibits and discovery tables featuring local organizations and educators.
The original event began in 2005 was sponsored by the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition (CDEC) and has been growing in popularity throughout the years.
Visitors can expect animal encounter presentations, educational booths and entertainment at the zoo. Fiesta celebration events at the zoo will be included as part of the regular entrance fee. Fee information can be found at: http://www.elpasozoo.org
If you missed the 2020 Virtual Fiesta you can watch some of the presentations here.
To see highlights from past fiestas here are some videos you can watch.
Harris Hawk Presentation
Trans Pecos Ratsnake Presentation
Fiesta Highlights from 2015
Fiesta Highlights from 2011
Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition 