Big Bear Alpine Zoo
Big Bear Lake, CA
~$15 adult, ~$12 kids
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.5(3,915 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
A small rescue and rehab zoo you can walk in well under a morning. Reviewers say animals hide in heat and cold, so cooler hours show more. Weekdays are very quiet. Restrooms at both ends, gift shop at the entrance. The chain-link fencing is hard to see through, and some enclosures lack signs.
The only zoological facility in an alpine forest specializing in alpine species, this rehabilitation center releases about 90% of the injured and orphaned animals brought to it back into the wild. More than 85 species live here, including black and grizzly bears, golden and bald eagles, and permanent residents like snow leopard sisters Asha and Shanti.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Free parking
42801 Moonridge Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315, USA
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What visitors say
- Kennedy S★★★★★
It was super hot outside when we went so a lot of the animals weren't out in their enclosures or were asleep in the shade, but it was still such a great time! We went on a Thursday afternoon and there was only 4 other groups there in the whole zoo, it wasn't busy at all. The snow leopard was right up next to the fence enjoying the mist, and the wolves were running around playing. The two employees in the gift shop were super kind and fun to chat with!
3 months ago
- Khaliah Mack★★★★★
My family had a great time at the zoo. its a perfect walk but still bring a bottle of water. The animals are so cute . The Bears and the birds are amazing . The grounds are clean .
a month ago
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