RS Vacations – Big Bear Lake, CA

Lions and Tigers and Bears….Oh my!  Okay, well maybe not tigers, and the lions are a smaller variety, but we’ve got bears! Black Bears and Grizzly Bears. There are also Bald Eagles, Bobcats, Wolves, Owls, Bison and many, many more. Did you know that Big Bear has a zoo? The Big Bear Alpine Zoo to be exact. It is filled with animals (many of them rescued) that are native to this area and even a few that are not; but every critter has a story and the wonderful folks at the zoo are happy to share them with you.

In addition to just meandering around the zoo at your own pace, the zoo offers daily programs that enhance the experience. Each day you can take the feeding tour – follow along as one of the zoo keepers feeds the animals and shares interesting information about each one. A great way to learn about wildlife! There is also an animal presentation each day (weather permitting) where an animal is brought out onto the grass and you can have an up-close and personal look and learn all about the featured furry or feathered (or fanged!) friend.

Each Saturday night in October and the first two Saturday nights in November, the Big Bear Alpine Zoo hosts a Flashlight Safari. This is a tour of the zoo’s nocturnal animals – critters that are active only at night. Bundle up, bring a flashlight and enjoy!

One of the most anticipated events of the year is coming up – this Saturday night, in fact. BOO in the Zoo!  Bring your children (and yourself) dressed in costumes to this special afternoon of Tricks ‘n Treats – Visit The Graveyard, Pumkin Patch, Electric Dungeon of Doom, Witches Brew, Scarecrow Land, Witches Lair, and Goblins throughout the zoo. Enjoy seeing the zoo animals receive their Halloween treats! Win a prize for best costume in several categories. Fun for all!!

More information on all of these programs and events, hours, prices, as well as detailed information about the animals can be found at the zoo’s website: moonridgezoo.org

By the way, several of our homes here at RS Vacations are within walking distance to the zoo, including this week’s Spotlight Property, Bear Peek Inn – which is right across the street! Join us in Beautiful Big Bear Lake and enjoy all that the forest has to offer!