Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Big Bear Alpine Zoo The Big Bear Alpine Zoo is San Bernardino County’s only zoo and also serves as a wildlife animal sanctuary, rehabilitation and education center.
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BBAZ opened in 1959 and has been saving animals since then. Most of the animals in our zoo are the ones that have been injured or impacted by humans and cannot be released back into the wild. Guests will enjoy our state of the art 5 acre facility which offers a close-up and personal experience with our animals. The brand new facility opened on November 5th, 2020.

Mid-day Moments!Visit us daily from 10-4.
09/10/2025

Mid-day Moments!
Visit us daily from 10-4.

Join us for Twilight Safari – a limited, after-hours event at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo. Take a guided tour focused on our...
09/09/2025

Join us for Twilight Safari – a limited, after-hours event at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo. Take a guided tour focused on our nocturnal animals and discover the wonders that come alive after sunset.

Dates are:
Saturday, September 20; Saturday, September 27;
Saturday, October 11; Saturday, October 18

6 tours each evening: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00 & 7:30 PM
$30 per ticket (online only – no tickets at the door)
Children under 3 are free. Minors must be with an adult.

Bring a jacket or sweater — October nights in Big Bear can get chilly!

➡️ Reserve your tickets now before they’re gone: www.bigbearzoo.org

Don’t miss this rare chance to see the zoo after dark!

Mtn. Lion Mondays! Visit daily 10-4.
09/08/2025

Mtn. Lion Mondays!
Visit daily 10-4.

Striped Skunk Eddy makes for a perfect little sourdough 😁.
09/05/2025

Striped Skunk Eddy makes for a perfect little sourdough 😁.

09/04/2025

The wolf pack was offered some boomer balls along with some scent enrichment in the form of vanilla essential oils. Every day, every single animal on exhibit receives some form of enrichment. We have a calendar that changes the type of enrichment daily. This ensures that the animals receive a variety of enrichment throughout the week, month, year... throughout their lives. Visit the wolf pack daily from 10-4.

09/03/2025

🍅Our brand-new vegetable garden has produced its very first harvest — and guess who got the honor of tasting the very first tomato? 🐻❤️ That’s right…Pooh Bear!

This garden is more than just plants; it’s a fresh, healthy way to provide enrichment and nutrition for the animals under our care. Watching them enjoy the fruits (and veggies!) of our labor is such a rewarding part of caring for these incredible residents.

Come by and see what’s growing — you never know who might be snacking on the next harvest!

Mtn. Lion Mondays!We're open today, Labor Day, from 10-5. We return to our normal operating hours of 10-4 tomorrow.Speak...
09/01/2025

Mtn. Lion Mondays!
We're open today, Labor Day, from 10-5.
We return to our normal operating hours of 10-4 tomorrow.

Speaking of labor... starting next week, we'll be installing new shade structures to improve animal welfare and guest comfort. The zoo will be closed Sep 8–11 (contingency Sep 12). Weekends are planned to remain open, pending safety. Guests visiting during this period will receive a complimentary return ticket. Stay tuned for more updates on this project.

08/26/2025

Not all enrichment comes from staff, this amazing guest was found singing to Mule Deer Clover at her habitat. He said he was inspired by her beauty. Clover seemed very intrigued by the musical sounds coming from that guest. Visit our mule deer daily from 10-5 all Summer long.

Mtn. Lion Mondays!!
08/25/2025

Mtn. Lion Mondays!!

Throwback Thursday!Holly and Hazel's first days at the zoo.
08/21/2025

Throwback Thursday!
Holly and Hazel's first days at the zoo.

08/20/2025

These 3 put the pack in Pac-Man 😅
Visit the wolves daily from 10-5 all Summer long.

Address

42801 Moonridge Road
Big Bear Lake, CA
92315

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19095841299

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The Big Bear Alpine Zoo was started in 1959 as an Alpine wildlife center to rehabilitate and release injured wildlife. Most of the non-releasable animals here at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo are here because of human interference. As residents of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, these animals take on the important role of ambassadors, helping us to connect our guests to wildlife. Our commitment to our ambassadors begins with our pledge to provide the best quality of life possible, enabling all of our animals with opportunities to thrive.

Currently located on 2.5 acres, guests will enjoy an up-close and personal experience with our animals. Additionally, we offer enrichment talks every day at 12, 1, 2, and 3 PM.

Big Bear Alpine Zoo rehabilitates injured, sick, or orphaned native wildlife and releases healthy animals back into their natural habitat. Our goal is to provide the best welfare possible with minimal human interaction. When we accept wildlife from the public, we will use those opportunities to promote conservation education and stewardship of wildlife, habitat, and our mountain ecosystem.