Big Bear Alpine Zoo, Big Bear Lake

About Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Big Bear Alpine Zoo features animal presentations including a program on bears in Big Bear Lake, California. Visitors walk through exhibits to observe wildlife while staff members share knowledge about the animals in their care. The zoo opens daily with summer hours from 10am to 5pm and winter hours from 10am to 4pm, with modified schedules on Thanksgiving Day. Group tours are available by application. Special events throughout the year include Ice Cream Safari. The facility operates on Moonridge Road and closes only on Christmas Day, though snowy weather may affect opening times. Families appreciate the knowledgeable and devoted staff who tend the animals, making it suitable for first zoo visits and animal enthusiasts of all ages.