For information regarding the Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve and Visitor Center managed by the Center for Natural Lands Management, please call 760.343.1234 or visit https://www.cnlm.org/portfolio_page/coachella-valley/
Coachella Valley Preserve

Bureau of Land Mangement Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office Palm Springs, CA 92262
Coachella Valley Preserve
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ANIMALS YOU MAY SEE HERE
- Birds: More than 183 bird species have been recorded here, including Gambel's quail, black-throated sparrows, phainopeplas, black-tailed gnatcatchers and American bitterns. Cactus wrens nest among the chollas. Year-round, visitors can view songbirds, upland birds and birds of prey. Spring and fall are good times to view songbirds.
- Other animals that live in this area include black-tailed jackrabbits, bobcats, and sidewinders. Reptiles may be seen in the summer. Spring through fall is the best time to look for fish in the pools.
VIEWING TIPS FOR THIS AREA
- This area is very hot during the summer - be prepared.
- The Preserve includes a visitor's center and equestrian trails.
- The Preserve is open seven days a week.
- Be sure to see tips for "Ultimate Wildlife Watching."