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
Pets & Wildlife
Chirp Nature Center’s “Wings & Wild Things Nature Festival” on July 12th
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The second “Wings & Wild Things Nature Festival” hosted by Chirp Nature Center is coming up on July 12, 2025 in Big Bear Lake. The event is a day-long nature festival like no other located high in the San Bernardino National Forest. Activities include bird walks, live animal presentations, kids crafts, guest speakers and book signings, … [Read more...] about Chirp Nature Center’s “Wings & Wild Things Nature Festival” on July 12th
Sunny the Eaglet Takes Its First Flight Over Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - At precisely 10:46 a.m. today, Monday, June 2, 2025, Sunny, the young bald eaglet watched by locals and wildlife enthusiasts alike, took to the skies for its maiden flight. The moment, eagerly anticipated by observers, marked a major milestone in the eaglet’s development as it lifted off from its nesting perch and soared out through the trees … [Read more...] about Sunny the Eaglet Takes Its First Flight Over Big Bear
Free Pet Adoptions at the Big Bear Animal Shelter All Month!
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - In partnership with the City of Big Bear Lake, Animals aRe First Fund (ARFF), adoptions are fully sponsored for qualifying pets at the Big Bear Lake Animal Shelter. Free adoptions include spaying/neutering, microchipping, and most vaccines. Come meet your new best furry friend and give them the home they’ve been waiting for! Free adoptions … [Read more...] about Free Pet Adoptions at the Big Bear Animal Shelter All Month!
Meet Sunny and Gizmo!
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA -The Friends of Big Bear Valley have announced the names of Jackie and Shadow’s chicks. Meet Sunny and Gizmo! The bigger chick is Sunny and the smaller chick is Gizmo. The eaglet naming process was part of a fundraiser for FOBBV with over 54,000 names submitted. Some people submitted 1 name, though many submitted 3 or 10, and they all added up. … [Read more...] about Meet Sunny and Gizmo!