Big Bear Lake, CA - KBHR Big Bear News -The Big Bear Alpine Zoo this week is expected to accept its two newest permanent residents as Holly and Hazel, a pair of mountain lion cubs are set to arrive. The two cubs were found about 17 miles apart within a few weeks of each other in the Santa Cruz mountains and after confirming that their mothers were not returning to care for … [Read more...] about Mountain Lion Cubs Holly and Hazel Newest Residents at the Zoo
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Big Bear Alpine Zoo Reopens at New Location
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - After two decades of planning, fundraising and construction, the Big Bear Alpine Zoo opened its doors to the public at its brand-new state-of–the-art facility on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Big Bear Alpine Zoo originally opened as the Moonridge Animal Park on Goldmine Drive in 1961. In 1998, The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District was … [Read more...] about Big Bear Alpine Zoo Reopens at New Location
Bear Awareness Day at the Zoo
Big Bear, CA - Both black bears and grizzlies will take center stage as Big Bear Alpine Zoo joins other zoos and animal sanctuaries around the country in celebrating the final day of Bear Awareness Week. Zoo keepers will be highlighting the zoo’s black bears and grizzlies on Saturday, May 25 with hourly enrichment presentations from noon until 3 p.m. In addition to the … [Read more...] about Bear Awareness Day at the Zoo
Big Bear Alpine Zoo Celebrates with May Discount
Big Bear, CA - Big Bear locals are invited to celebrate spring with a discounted admission rate at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo the first week in May. With construction of the new zoo well underway, there’s much to celebrate. From May 1-5, locals can visit the zoo for only $5. The local discount provides an opportunity for people to view the current zoo before the zoo transitions … [Read more...] about Big Bear Alpine Zoo Celebrates with May Discount
Wolf Awareness Week at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo
Big Bear, CA, October 5, 2016 - During the week of October 9-15, keepers at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo will emphasize the importance of wolves to their ecosystem with daily dedicated keeper talks. On Saturday, October 15, 2016, they will place specific attention on the roles that wolves play in maintaining this delicate balance through talks and enrichment presentations. At the … [Read more...] about Wolf Awareness Week at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo