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Big Bear Alpine Zoo

When
Visit on your scheduleOpen Daily. Winter hours (Labor Day – Memorial Day) 10am – 4pm; Summer hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day) 10am – 5pm
Where
Big Bear Alpine Zoo42801 Moonridge Road, Big Bear Lake, CAOpen in Google Maps ↗
Ages
Youth (Ages 3-12) $12.00; Children 2 and Under Free
Cost
Adult (Ages 13-59) $17.00; Senior (Ages 60+) $12.00; Youth (Ages 3-12) $12.00; Children 2 and Under Free; Parking: Free
Organizer
Big Bear Alpine Zoo (San Bernardino County Regional Parks)

Rehabilitation zoo in Big Bear Lake where every animal was rescued from some human interaction: native Big Bear Valley species plus grizzly bears and wolves, with keeper enrichment included in daily admission. Open daily; winter hours (Labor Day – Memorial Day) 10am – 4pm, summer 10am – 5pm. On snowy days the zoo may open later or not at all for snow removal. Children 2 and under are free; youth 3–12 pay $12. Parking is free in the lot east of the zoo. Visitors may not interact with the animals.

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Official sources checked2026-10-13

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ZIP not printed. The FAQ on the same page still says the zoo is at 747 Club View Drive (its former location); the header and footer give 42801 Moonridge Road, which is recorded here. No dated events were listed on the pages read.