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
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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
Bear Awareness Day at the Zoo
Big Bear, CA, May 15th, 2016 - 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 21 with hourly enrichment presentations from 12 noon until 3 PM. In … [Read more...] about Bear Awareness Day at the Zoo
Do Not Disturb Young Wildlife: If You Care, Leave Them There
Big Bear, CA, May 10, 2016 - It's springtime again and young wildlife are emerging from their dens and nests and beginning to learn the ways of the world. Because of this increase in wildlife activity, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife reminds people to leave young wildlife alone if they come across them in the wild. The improper handling of young wildlife is a … [Read more...] about Do Not Disturb Young Wildlife: If You Care, Leave Them There
The Big Bear Alpine Zoo Reaches an Important Step
Big Bear Lake, CA 1/22/16 - The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District has announced that on January 13th, bids for the new Big Bear Alpine Zoo were opened. There were a total of eight bids submitted and the District has reported there was one apparent low bidder. Further, they went on to say that once the bids are reviewed and deemed qualified that they will release … [Read more...] about The Big Bear Alpine Zoo Reaches an Important Step