Big Bear, CA, Sept. 6, 2014 - Wild animals are a fairly common sight in the Big Bear Valley and surrounding mountains. Squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, and even coyotes are seen every day. There are other animals that we share our home with that we are rarely lucky enough to see. Big Bear was named after the huge Grizzly Bears that roamed the valley in the 1800s. The Serrano … [Read more...] about Wildlife in the Big Bear Valley
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New Residents at the Zoo
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 26, 2014 - Shanti and Asha, the Snow Leopard sisters, arrived at LAX via FedEx on Tuesday morning at 3:30 am. Lorie Judd of Big Bear Park and Rec left the mountain at almost midnight on Monday to meet the Leopards and their handlers who had flown in from Seattle. Their crates were loaded into a cargo van and by 4:30 am they were on their way to Big Bear … [Read more...] about New Residents at the Zoo
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
Fish and Wildlife Taking Advisor Applications Through Today
Big Bear, Ca July 13, 2011 12:00 pm - In Big Bear, all residents and visitors are stakeholders in the health and vitality of the fish and wildlife in the Valley. Much of the allure of our resort community is the abundant fishing and the chance to see eagles and other wildlife. Big Bear and other California residents have an opportunity to serve as advisors to the state Fish … [Read more...] about Fish and Wildlife Taking Advisor Applications Through Today