Moonridge Animal Park

   The Moonridge Animal Park houses many alpine animals indigenous to the mountain terrain in the City of Big Bear Lake. Most of the animals in the zoo have come to the Bear Valley to live, as they can no longer be returned to the wild. For years now, the zoo has functioned as a last sanctuary and has provided many hours of delight to the thousands of visitors. The Moonridge Animal Park is the only one of its’ kind in San Bernardino. The zoo is located at 43285 Goldmine Drive, across from Bear Mountain Ski Resort, in Big Bear Lake. For more information, contact the zoo 909-878-4200 or check out their website here www.BigBearZoo.com.

   The Moonridge Animal Park will be moving from its current location in Big Bear Lake to across the lake, next to the Discovery Center. There is a major push to get the funds needed to build a self-sufficient zoo, by the time the zoo loses its lease at its current location. Anyone wishing to donate to the Moonridge Animal Park should click here. There are many ways, both big and small, that you can do to support the zoo.

General Admission

   Admission for most of the events is $7.00 for adults. Children ages 3-10 are $5.00 and under 3-years old are free. Senior 50+ admission is $5.00.

Hours

   Open daily weather permitting. Winter Hours September-May are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

   Summer Hours June through August are daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 .p.m

Animal Presentation

   Gather around for a closer look as a keeper brings one of the animals out onto the grass--perhaps an owl, an eagle, or maybe the raccoon.  Enjoy an informative talk about the featured animal.

   Presentations daily at noon all year round
Cost is the price of admission.

Feeding Tour

   Follow along as one of the keepers makes the rounds feeding the animals.  The keeper takes time to explain interesting facts about the animals as they are fed -- a great opportunity to learn about our wildlife!

   Feeding tour begins at 3:00 p.m. During summer months, June through August, daily except Wednesdays; Winter months, September-May, tours only on Saturday and Sunday. Cost is the price of admission.

Group Tours of the Zoo

   These tours are led by volunteer docent teachers and must be arranged at least two weeks in advance and are offered on a first come- first serve basis. Call (909) 866-9700.

   Costs: Groups 1-20 - $70; 21- 30 - $90; 31- 40-$110; 41-60 - $140; For each additional person add $4.00. 

Wildlife Awareness Program traveling Wildlife Education

   Program featuring live animal ambassadors. Available to outdoor science camps, schools and community groups by special arrangements with the Curator (909) 584-1299.
   Fee starts at $130 per program and 40 cents per mile traveling expense. Program is limited to availability and program site. 

Zoo Education

   Special off-site education programs featuring animal artifacts, slide shows, crafts or "Zoo Tales" designed to meet the educational needs of small groups by special arrangements with Curator (909) 584-1299.

   Cost $120.00 per program and 40 cents per mile traveling expense. Program is limited by availability and site.

Special Events

   November 2007 through April 2008 there are no special events during the winter.

May 17, 2008 - Photography Contest

   Event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the park is open to guests at regular admission prices. Contestant entry prices for adults is $15 and children $10, including admission price.

May 24-25, 2008 - Bear Country Fair

   Event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost of regular admission.

June 23-July 25, 2008 - Zoo Camp

   Ages 6-12 for 5 days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Each week will have a different theme and the cost per child is $90 per week.

June 28 and Aug 16 - Snarls 'n Snooze

   Family overnight campout in the park. Call for pricing.

July 5-6, 2008 - Zooccasion

   4th of July weekend, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost is regular admission.

Aug 9, 2008 - Music in the Zoo

   For the cost of the regular admission, listen to music in the mountains from 5:30 p.m. to Dusk.

Aug 23-24, 2008 - Native American Arts Festival

   Event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the price of regular admission.

Aug 30, 2008 - Ice Cream Safari

   Event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the cost of admission, plus $5. Guests are welcome are regular admission price.

Sept - Oct, 2008 - Flashlight Safari

   Every Saturday night from 6:30 p.m. Cost for children 3 to 10 is $6, children 11 or more $9, adults 60+ $6, and under 3 are free!

Sept 13, 2008 - Run for the Grizzlies

   Starting from Chad's Saloon on Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cost is $25 for registration.

Oct 18, 2008 - Wolf Awareness

   On Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. come by for the cost of regular admission.

Oct 31, 2008 - Boo in the Zoo

   For regular admission, bring the kids to the zoo for Halloween. Event starts at 3:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m.

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