Event Network, a leading operator of retail stores for experiential attractions in the US, has announced a collaboration with Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, California.
The collaboration launches with the unveiling of an entirely remodelled store on 28 October. This represents a significant step forward for the organisations, and their shared dedication to education, conservation, and providing high-quality visitor experiences.
Desert conservation
Event Network has a long-established reputation for improving the guest experience at cultural institutions across North America and is known for generating more revenue for its partners through award-winning store environments and custom merchandise collections.
The firm’s collaboration with the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens offers an opportunity to build on this legacy while contributing to its mission of conserving desert ecosystems and instilling a love of the natural world.
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, renowned for its realistic wildlife habitats and colourful desert landscapes, is a dedicated advocate for environmental education and conservation.
Through this collaboration, Event Network hopes to offer the Zoo’s visitors a wide variety of high-quality products that are consistent with the organisation’s commitment to sustainability and education, which it has held for more than 50 years.
Allen Monroe, president/CEO of The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, says: “At The Living Desert, our mission is to preserve the desert’s unique biodiversity, including all the plants and animals that call the desert home. From sharing the stories of endangered species with guests, to the Zoo’s local and global conservation efforts, desert conservation is the core of our work here at The Living Desert.”
Leading retail operator
Over the last 25 years, Event Network has built a reputation for developing bespoke retail solutions for mission-driven organisations that enhance each partnership’s unique experience. As a result of a creative collection of products and immersive, plastic-free retail environments, Event Network’s concentrated focus on retail generates increased revenue and consistent growth for its partners.
Event Network is the leading retail operator in the zoo and aquarium space due to its commitment to elevating the retail store experience and its decades-long association with AZA-accredited institutions. The firm brings creativity, a varied supplier base, connections to regional artisans, visitor-centric team members, and innovative technologies to create a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.
Monroe comments: “Event Network stores are jaw-droppingly stunning with attention to every detail from product selection and presentation to customer service. We pride ourselves on delivering only extraordinary service and amenities to our guests and Event Network shares that commitment. We are thrilled to join them in partnership at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.”
Event Network will launch ready for “Howl-O-Ween,” Living Desert’s annual family-friendly celebration.
Earlier this year, Event Network announced a new collaboration with the sustainability-focused vendor Green Toys, with an exclusive product line, The OceanBound Plastic Collection.
