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Daily Park Programs | Other Park Programs | Special
Events
Summer
Schedule
Begins
in May for Memorial Weekend
and
Ends in September after Labor Day Weekend
Open
Daily 10 AM - 5 PM
Winter Schedule
Monday-Friday 10 AM - 4
PM
Saturday & Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM
Daily
Park Programs
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DATES & TIMES
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PROGRAMS:
No additional cost to participate -- Regular admission applies and
subject to weather permitting
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Summer Schedule:
3pm daily (except for Wednesdays)
Winter Schedule:
3 pm Saturday and Sunday
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Daily
Feeding Tour: Follow
along as one of the park animal 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!
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Daily at noon (weather permitting)
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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.
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Other Park Programs
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DATES & TIMES
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PROGRAMS: All pricing subject to
change and weather permitting
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Year round
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WILDLIFE
AWARENESS PROGRAM:
A Traveling Wildlife Education Program Featuring Live Animal Ambassadors -
Available to outdoor science camps, schools and community groups by
special arrangements call (909) 584-1299. Program fees start at $175 for Big Bear Valley presentations;
other San Bernardino County on-the-mountain communities, $250; off-the-mountain San Bernardino County communities $325;
communities beyond San Bernardino County $350. For any school based presentation, the second presentation during
the same day is provided at a 20 percent discount.
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Year round
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GROUP TOURS in the Animal Park:
These tours
are led by volunteer docent and must be arranged at least two
weeks in advance and are offered on a first-come first-serve basis. The maximum group
size is 80. Tours are conducted Monday through Friday. Call (909) 866-9700 for
reservations - Cost: Groups 1-25 is $200; For each
additional person add $4.00. More information can be read on the
Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District web-site.
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Year
round
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BIRTHDAY PARTY:
Have a birthday party in the zoo! Party packages start at $95. For more party details
Click here.
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2012 Schedule to be Determined
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ZOO CAMP:
Learning for Life
Ages 7-12
Six One-Week Sessions:
$60.00 per week
Hours are
9am -
2:00pm
6/23-27 Mammal Mania
6/30-7/3 Free as a Bird: Birds of
North America ($50 short one day)
7/14-18 Radical
Reptiles
7/21-7/25 Keepin' It Green: Be Animal
Aware
7/28-8/1 Survival
of the Fitest: Endangered Species
Camp is limited to 25 children per session. Call the Park District
Office (909) 866-9700 for more details and registration.
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Every Saturday Night in October and the First two Saturdays in November
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FLASHLIGHT
SAFARI: Experience the park's nocturnal animals. Gates
open 6:15 PM and close at 6:30 PM to start the tour. Bring
your flashlight and ware warm clothes. Regular admission applies to all. For more information call (909) 584-1299.
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DATES & TIMES
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SPECIAL EVENTS
All special events are subject to weather permitting.
All special events in the park, except Ice Cream Safari, have no additional costs--regular admission applies.
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June 9
10am - 4pm
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PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST:
This year, New Contest Rules. You do not
have to come to the park on June 9 to be a participant.
However, this will be a special photo op day of the animals.
Regular park admission fees required to enter the park. For the
Friends of Moonridge Zoo entry is free.
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CANCELLED
June 2012
10am - 3pm
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SENTINEL DAY -- Cancelled this year, will re-schedule for next year -- to be determined.
This is a fundraiser for the Zoo's relocation. Previously known as the Alpine Wildlife Celebration and
renamed to pay tribute to the fan clubs of the actors of "The Sentinel" TV series. Open to the public, this event will
feature our popular Animal Adoption Auction. For more information, please call (909) 878-4200.
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July 7
10am - 3pm
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OLD TIME BEAR COUNTRY FAIR:
Enjoy country fair activities for the whole
family. Includes face painting, jewelry making, bear toss, and bear
roaring contest. Also pie eating contest between our 3
black bears--who eats their pie the fastest? For the
Friends of Moonridge Zoo entry is free.
Call (909)878-4200 for more information.
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August 4
1pm - 7pm
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BLUES FOR THE ZOO CONCERT:
To be held outdoors at "Swim Beach" at Big Bear Lake. click here for details.
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September 1
11am - until ice cream runs out
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ICE CREAM
SAFARI: Tour
the Zoo and enjoy delicious scoops of ice cream at five special stations throughout the park.
Additional price to participate in Ice Cream Safari is $5.00 per person. For the
Friends of Moonridge Zoo entry is free.
For more information call (909) 878-4200.
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September 8
9:30am - 5pm
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RUN FOR THE GRIZZLIES: 17th Annual Harley Bike Run fundraiser for our Grizzly
Bears. Open to the public and all bikes welcome! Poker Run around the Lake with 7 stops
including our animal park.
More Information Background and History of event. There is no
pre-registration.
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October 20
11am - 3pm
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WOLF
AWARENESS DAY: We dispel myths about wolves and inform everyone
of their importance within the circle of life. Have a fun day at the zoo with
fun activities for the kids. For the
Friends of Moonridge Zoo entry is free. For more information, call (909) 878-4200.
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October 27
1pm - 5pm
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BOO IN THE ZOO:
Bring your children (and yourself) dressed in costumes to this special
afternoon of Tricks 'n Treat-- Visit The Graveyard, Pumkin Patch,
Electric Dungeon of Doom, Witches Brew, Scarecrow Land, Witches Lair, and Goblins throughout
the park. Enjoy seeing the park animals receive their Halloween
treats! Win a prize for best costume(s) in several categories. For the
Friends of Moonridge Zoo entry is free. For more information call (909) 878-4200.
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