Big Bear, CA, March 29, 2014 - In 1959 a forest fire engulfed the San Bernardino National Forest and in the aftermath, several injured animals were found that required care. A makeshift hospital and rehabilitation area called the Wildlife Habitat was set up where the zoo is currently located. Two bobcats and an orphaned baby black bear were the first residents of the future … [Read more...] about From Wildlife Habitat to the Big Bear Alpine Zoo
Moonridge Zoo
Blues For The Zoo Brings Music To The Mountains
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 25, 2012, 3:00pm - Blues For The Zoo, a fundraiser for the Big Bear Lake Moonridge Animal Park is set for Saturday, August 4 at the Swim Beach Outdoor Amphitheater. The afternoon of music from 3 to 7:30pm will feature C.J. Chenier, Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers, and Alvin Youngblood Hart. The gates open at 1pm and outdoor chairs and blankets are … [Read more...] about Blues For The Zoo Brings Music To The Mountains
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 10th 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 … [Read more...] about Friends of Moonridge Zoo Host Farewell Tea For Paddy Speyers
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 … [Read more...] about Friends Of The Moonridge Zoo Docent Program Expands
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 6th. 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 … [Read more...] about Blues For The Zoo Benefit Concert Raises Funds For Moonridge Animal Park