Friends of Moonridge Zoo Host Farewell Tea For Paddy Speyers

Big Bear, Ca, November 9, 2011, 3:00pm - The Friends of The Moonridge Zoo are inviting the community in joining them for a “Farewell and Thank You” to long time Big Bear resident Paddy Speyers.  The Farewell Tea will be held on Thursday, November 10^th at 2:00pm at Hofert Hall at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center.  Paddy is leaving Big Bear after 26 years of residency to begin a new adventure in Groveland, Ca, which is where her daughter and son in law currently reside.  Paddy has been extremely involved with the Friends of the Moonridge Zoo, as well as the Hospital Auxiliary, Historical Society, Women’s Club, and countless other organizations.  The farewell tea is open to the public, and all of Paddys friends are invited to attend.

Friends Of The Moonridge Zoo Docent Program Expands

Big Bear Lake, CA, August 15,2011, 8:00am - The Friends of the Moonridge Zoo is looking for volunteers who appreciate being around wildlife to become Docents at Big Bear’s animal park. The docent educational program is expanding and will now offer monthly one day comprehensive workshops, where you can become a docent and help support the Moonridge Animal Park. Docent’s assist and provide information to park visitors, they provide help during special events, prepare food in the animal kitchen, work at the gift shop or snack bar, or help with flower gardening or light maintenance. The first workshop will be held 10am to 5pm on Saturday August 27, 2011.  Call 909 878-4200 to reserve your space or for more details. Other scheduled one day workshops will be held in September, October, November, and December. The Friends of The Moonridge Zoo was created in 1989 to support the Moonridge Animal Park through educating the public regarding treatment, protection, and conservation of wildlife, recruiting and coordinating zoo volunteers, and fundraising.

Blues For The Zoo Benefit Concert Raises Funds For Moonridge Animal Park

Big Bear Lake, CA, August 1, 2011, noon - This year’s Blues for the Zoo benefit concert will take place on Saturday, August 6^th. The concert features three of Chicago’s great blues guitarists and will help raise money for Moonridge Animal Park’s rehabilitation programs for orphaned and injured alpine wildlife. Singer-songwriter Brother Yusef opens the concert, followed by Maria Muldaur. The Chicago Blues Shootout is the headlining act, an all-star group featuring Lurrie Bell, Ronnie Baker Brooks and Larry McCray. Blues for the Zoo is Saturday, August 6th at Swim Beach Outdoor Amphitheater at 41220 Park Avenue in Big Bear Lake. The gates open at 1pm and the concert starts at 3pm. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the gate. Parking is $3. Children 10 and under get in free with an adult ticket holder. You can bring your own lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Swim Beach is open during the concert for ticket holders only and no coolers allowed. To purchase tickets in advance or to book lodging and ticket packages log onto www.bigbear.com or call 800-424-4232. You can also get tickets at the Big Bear Visitor Center, 630 Bartlett Road or Moonridge Animal Park, 43285 Goldmine Dr. in Big Bear Lake. 

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5th Annual Photo Contest At Moonridge Animal Park

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 12, 2011, noon- The 5th Annual Photography Contest at the Moonridge Animal Park is this Saturday May 14, 2011. The contest offers unique opportunities to take pictures of animals in the park. Everyone who enters the contest will get a tour of the park in advance. Photographer Bill Young will offer a pre-contest orientation of the zoo and share some techniques for photographing animals and other aspects of the zoo. Throughout the day animals will be brought out to the presentation green for special photo opportunities. The entry fee is $15 for adults and $10 for children. The price includes regular admission into the Moonridge Animal Park. The photo contest is from 10am to 4pm, with registration between 8:30am and noon. There is no pre-registration. You can enter the contest in one of five skill levels: Child, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, or Professional. Winners, in each skill level, will have their pictures placed in a professionally designed calendar. All contest participants will get a copy of the calendar as a thank you for supporting the Moonridge Animal Park. For complete event details, background information on the judges, contest rules and to view previous calendar pictures visit http://moonridgezoo.org/photocontest.html

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Docents Needed At Moonridge Animal Park

Big Bear Lake, CA, May 11, 2011, noon - The Friends of the Moonridge Zoo is looking for volunteers who appreciate being around wildlife to become Docents at Big Bear’s animal park. Docent’s assist and provide information to park visitors, they provide help during special events, prepare food in the animal kitchen, work at the gift shop or snack bar, or help with flower gardening or light maintenance. The Friends of the Moonridge Zoo will start the 2nd Series of their Adult Education Program on May 12^th. It will run four consecutive Thursdays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. If you are interested in becoming a docent call (909) 878- 4200. The Friends of The Moonridge Zoo was created in 1989 to support the Moonridge Animal Park through educating the public regarding treatment, protection, and conservation of wildlife, recruiting and coordinating zoo volunteers, and fundraising.

Public Meetings To Be Held On Proposed Moonridge Animal Park Relocation

Big Bear City, CA, April 11, 2011, 8:00 am - The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District will host a series of public information open house meetings regarding the proposed relocation of the Moonridge Animal Park.   Attendees can review the proposed plan on a large scale map, receive a copy of the proposed plan, and ask questions or provide constructive input. Three meetings will be held in Big Bear Valley. The first will be Wednesday, April 13, 6pm to 8pm at Community Church by the Lake, 40946 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake. The second meeting will be on Saturday, April 16, 3pm to 5pm at the Bear Valley Senior Center, 42651 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake. The third meeting will be on Wednesday, April 20, 7pm to 9pm at the Rainbow Kids Club, Baldwin Lane, 525 “C” Maple Lane, Sugarloaf (Corner of Maple and Baldwin Lane). All interested parties should attend one of the scheduled open house meetings regarding the proposed planning and development of the property. Contact the District office with any questions at 909-866-9700.

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Birthday Party for Big Bear’s Wolf Puppy Pack

Big Bear, Ca March 26, 2011 3:00 pm – In April 2 years ago, the Moonridge Animal Park welcomed 9 new babies.  Five male and 4 female wolf pups were born to parents Navarre and Wakiza at Big Bear’s zoo.  In celebration of the wolves’ birthday, the Animal Park will be having a party on Saturday, April 9, from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm.  Gift boxes for the pups will be available for purchase near the Wolf Enclosure.  Filled with goodies for the wolf teenagers, the Zoo staff will toss the boxes into the enclosure.  Visitors may watch the wolves open their gifts and enjoy the treats.  Guests who would like to donate treats are asked to bring unopened packages of their favorite:  Pup-peroni flavored dog treats.  In wolf-years, the pups are about 14 years old.  Similar to 14 year old humans, they exhibit playfulness and youthful curiosity, as well as the beginnings of working out in the pack who will be alpha male and female.  Docents will be available during the wolves birthday party to share details about the pups life at the park.  The Moonridge Animal Park is located across from the Bear Mountain Ski Resort on Goldmine Drive.  Call 909-878-4200 for additional information, or visit their website at moonridgezoo.org.

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Wolf Awareness Day Comes To Moonridge Animal Park

The wolf pups, at week 20

Big Bear, Ca, October 11, 2010, 8:00am – The Moonridge Animal Park invites you to learn more about wolves on Wolf Awareness Day, Saturday October 16^th.  The zoo will have a variety of activities surrounding wolves including crafts, games, and a storytelling of the Real Story of the Three Little Pigs.  There will be some photo opportunities with storybook characters as well.  The zoo will try to dispel some of the misconceptions people have about wolves and let people know how important they are to the environment.  Debra Richardson works with the wolves everyday and says the wolves are “highly intelligent, but of course the pups still act like youngsters and they can be extremely hyper.”  Richardson also added that the wolves pups are “very special to us because we hand raised them from their first day.”  Wolf Awareness day will take place on Saturday October 16^th from 11am to 3pm at the Moonridge Animal Park.

Wolf Awareness Day at Moonridge Animal Park

October 16, 2010
11:00 am	to	3:00 pm

Wolf Awareness Day will be held at the Moonridge Animal Park on October 16th, from 11:00- 3:00pm.  The Zoo will try to bust some myths and misconceptions about wolves.  Regular price entry to the zoo.

Ice Cream Wildlife Safari

September 4, 2010
11:00 am	to	3:00 pm

You are invited to experience a very flavorful and tasty adventure in the Moonridge Animal Park, located in Big Bear Lake, on September 4th at 11:00am.  You can buy one or more tickets for $5 each, and with each ticket get 5 scoops of ice cream.  There will be five ice cream stations, each with a different flavor located throughout the park.  Standard park admission applies $9 for adults, children ages 3-10 and seniors $6.00 and children 3 and under are free.