Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - This winter, the Big Bear Alpine Zoo will transform into a glowing alpine wonderland with the debut of the “Alpine Zoo Wild Lights” presented by Visit Big Bear. Sparkling with more than one million lights, this walk-through wonderland brings together families, friends, and holiday dreamers for a joyful celebration of light and … [Read more...] about Visit Big Bear Debuts “Alpine Zoo Wild Lights” Holiday Spectacle
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“Run Wild Through Moonridge” Fun Run and Walk Fundraiser for the Big Bear Alpine Zoo
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Get ready for a wild adventure to benefit the Big Bear Alpine Zoo! “Run Wild Through Moonridge” is a family friendly fun run and walk event on Saturday, April 26th from 8:30am to 10:00am. The 2.75 mile course will take you along the scenic Rathbun Creek Trail and through the Big Bear Alpine Zoo starting and ending at Moonridge Coffee at 42646 … [Read more...] about “Run Wild Through Moonridge” Fun Run and Walk Fundraiser for the Big Bear Alpine Zoo
Mountain Lion Cubs Holly and Hazel Newest Residents at the Zoo
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
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