Moonridge Animal Park

Daily Programs | Zoo 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 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. 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.
Year round	BIRTHDAY PARTY: Have a birthday party in the zoo! Party packages start at $95. For more party details Click here.
CANCELLED 2009-2010	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. (Acrobat PDF files): Read 2008 Flyer for more information, 2008 Application, What to bring List.
Every Saturday Night in October	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: 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.

2010 Special Events

DATES & TIMES	SPECIAL EVENTS: All special events in the park, except the Photography Contest, Ice Cream Safari, and Music in the Zoo, have no additional costs--regular admission applies.
May 15 10:00 am - 4:00 pm	PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST: You can use film or digital cameras. Four photography groups: Advanced, Intermediate, Apprentice and Children (under 13 years old). First Place Winners will be published in a professionally designed 15 month calendar. All photo contestants will receive a free copy of the calendar as a thank you for supporting the Moonridge Animal Park. Adults $15 and Children $10 -- includes regular park admission. Click here for more information about the event, contest rules, read the promotional flyer, and see the previous calendar year's pictures.
May 30 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Doors open 5pm Dance at 7pm	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? View 2010 Flyer or call (909) 878-4200 for more information. After the Country Fair join us at the Big Bear Convention Center for a live concert with the Doo-Wah Riders. A fundraiser event to help build a new wolf enclosure - Click here for Details.
CANCELLED June 19 10:00 am - 3:00 pm	Cancelled this year, will re-schedule in 2011. 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 3-4 10:00 am - 3:00 pm	22nd Annual ZOOCCASION: An educational program with a several fun games for kids such as a Walk-around-the-Park quizzes to win an "Expert Wildlife" button. For more information call (909)878-4200.
August 7 1:00 - 7:00 pm	BLUES FOR THE ZOO: The Blues for the Zoo Concert Celebrating 50 Years of Sanctuary. It is a golden anniversary concert event. To be held outdoors at "Swim Beach" at Big Bear Lake. Read details here. The venue presents international known blues artists: Opening with Guy Davis, then Cafe R&B and closing with the Delta Guitar Slingers - Lucky Peterson, Michael Burks and Sherman Robertson. Tickets go on sale May 1, 2010.
August 21 - 22 10:00 am - 5:00 pm	6th 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.
September 4 11:00 am - until ice cream runs out	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 18 9:30 am - 5:00 pm	RUN FOR THE GRIZZLIES: 15th 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.
October 16 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 30 1:00 pm - 5:00 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.