Moonridge Animal Park

Daily Programs | Zoo Programs | Special Events

Summer Schedule June - August
Open Daily 10 AM - 5 PM

Winter Schedule September - May
Monday-Friday 10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday & Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM

Daily Programs

DATES & TIMES

PROGRAMS: No additional cost to participate -- Regular admission applies.

Summer Schedule:
3pm daily (except for Wednesdays)

Winter Schedule:
3 pm Sat. & Sun. only

Daily 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!

Daily at noon (weather permitting)

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.

Zoo Programs

DATES & TIMES	PROGRAMS: All pricing subject to change.
Year round	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 Vallley presentations; Other San Bernardino mountain communities, $210; Off the mountain immediate surrounding communities (i.e San Bernardino, Redlands, Hesperia, Victorville), $250 + $20/hr; Beyond immediate surrounding communities $275 + $25/hr. Click here to see (old 2007) Flyer.
Year round	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. Call (909) 866-9700 for reservations - Cost: Groups 1-25 is $100; For each additional person add $4.00.
Year round	BIRTHDAY PARTY: Have a birthday party in the zoo! Party packages start at $95. For more party details Click here.
June 23 Through August 1, 2008	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 for registration. Read (Old 2007) Flyer for more information (Acrobat PDF file)
Every Saturday Night during September and October 2008	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. Admission: Under 3 years old free, for ages 3-10 $6.00, and over 10 years old $9.00. For more information call (909) 584-1299.

2008 Special Events

DATES & TIMES	SPECIAL EVENTS: All special events, except the Photography Contest, Ice Cream Safari, and Music in the Zoo, have no additional costs--regular admission applies.
May 17 8:30 am - 10:00 am	PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS: Come early on the Photography Contest day at 8:30AM. Register for the photo contest and have the opportunity to learn hands-on animal park photography tips by Maui Photographer Lee Guthrie, http://eelproductions.biz
May 17 10:00 am - 4:00 pm	PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST: You can use film or digital cameras. Photography shooting theme: "People enjoying themselves around the animals in the Moonridge Animal Park. Four photography groups: Advanced, Intermediate, Apprentice and Children (under 13 years old). Winners will be published in a professionally designed 16 month calendar. Those photographers published will receive two free copies of the calendar as a thank you for supporting the Moonridge Animal Park. Adults $15 and Children $10 -- includes regular park admission. View Contest Rules and Event Schedule . View the 2008 Calendar animal pictures.
May 24- 25 11:00 am - 3:00 pm	BEAR COUNTRY FAIR: Enjoy country fair activities for the whole family. Includes face painting, jewelry making, bear toss, bear roaring contest. (909) 878-4200 for more information.
June 10:00 am - 3:00 pm	SENTINEL DAY: This year we are not having the event. The next Sentinel day will be next year in June 2009. This is a fundraiser for the Zoo's relocation. Previously known as the Alpine Wildlife Celebrationand 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 for more information.
July 5 - 6 11:00 am - 3:00 pm	20th Annual ZOOCCASION: An educational program with a drawing contest for kids and a Walk-around-the-Park quiz and win an "expert" button. For more information call (909)878-4200.
August 3 6:00 pm	CONCERT ON THE GREEN: Plan to come to the "The Inn at Fawnskin" for Nancy Walker's benefit musical concert, "From Paris with Love." More details forthcoming.
August 9 5:30 - 7:30 pm	MUSIC IN THE ZOO: Tour the Zoo and enjoy a variety of music throughout the Zoo. An opportunity to see our animals in the early evening. Admission Adults $10 and Children $7. Call (909) 878-4200 for more information.
August 23 - 24 10:00 am - 5:00 pm	4th Annual NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL: Native American dance and song along with Native American Artisan's displaying their art and craft work (for sale). Plus fried bread and tacos to eat! Also special Native American animal storytelling. For Visitor Flyer click here. To see Artist/Craftperson's (Vendor) Application click here. For more information, call (909) 878-4200.
August 30 11:00 am - 2:00 pm	ICE CREAM SAFARI: Tour the Zoo and enjoy ice cream at special stations throughout the park. Additional price to participate in Ice Cream Safari is $5.00 per person. For more information (909) 878-4200.
September 13 9:30 am - 5:00 pm	RUN FOR THE GRIZZLIES: 13th 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
October 18 11:00 am - 3:00 pm	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 more information, call (909) 878-4200.
October 31 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm	BOO IN THE ZOO: Bring the children on this special day for a late afternoon/early evening of Tricks 'n Treat--The Graveyard, Pumkin Patch, Electric Dungeon of Doom, Witches Brew, Scarecrow Land, Witches Lair, and Goblins throughout the park. Also enjoy seeing the park animals receive their Halloween treats too! For more information call (909) 878-4200.