The Moonridge Animal Park (aka
Big Bear’s Zoo) relocation efforts have been in motion to one degree or
another for the past 17 years. Yes, 17 years! It was in 1991 when our
first submission of a site map and proposal was first presented to the
National Forest Service Supervisor, Gene Zimmerman, to move the
Moonridge Animal Park to the North Shore in Big Bear Lake. This was
prior to the current Big Bear Discovery Center even being
conceptualized. We are now in the final stages of the environmental (NEPA)
report being prepared. The Forest Service will soon conduct a 45 day
public review of our park’s master plan in conjunction with the
environmental report.
2008 Special Events
Meanwhile, the Moonridge Animal
Park remains in its historic location between the golf course and the
Bear Mountain Ski Resort. So, why not visit and see, up close, the
wildlife that lives in our San Bernardino Mountains. The Friends of the
Moonridge Zoo are sponsoring several special events this year during
their May - October 2008 season. Why not consider attending one of our
special events? For more details about our events you can go to our
website at
www.moonridgezoo.org.
May 17
Photography Contest
May 24-25
Bear Country Fair
July 5-6
Zooccasion
Aug 3
Concert on the Green
Aug 9
Music in the Zoo
Aug 23-24
Native American Arts Festival
Aug 30
Ice Cream Safari
Sep - Oct
Flash Light Safari
Sep 13
Run for the Grizzlies
Oct 18
Wolf Awareness
Oct 31
Boo in the Zoo
New admission Prices
By the way, the park will be
increasing it park admission affective May 24, 2008 from $7.00 for
adults to $9.00 and for children and seniors from $5.00 to $6.00. The
Moonridge Animal Park still remains a low-cost family wildlife adventure
in Big Bear Lake. We look forward to seeing you in the park!
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