Posts Tagged ‘Moonridge Zoo’

Moonridge Animal Park

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Visit the Moonridge Animal Zoo on your visit to Big Bear. The Moonridge Zoo is a great place to take the family and get a feel of the wildlife we have here in the mountains.

 

You can even go watch the handlers feeding the animals daily at 3 pm (no Wednesday’s) and hear about the animal’s habits and what they like to eat.

 

Our Zoo was founded in 1959 and is home to over 160 animals from 60 different species. From Black Bears to Mountain Lions to Wood Bison and even an owl that’s only 6” tall and weighs 4 ounces.

 

The summer hours are ten am to five pm. The Zoo offers an animal presentation at noon every day. Park admission is 11-adult $9.00 ages 3-10 is $6.00 seniors are $6.00 and children under 3 are free. For more information on the Moonridge Animal Park visit their website at www.moonridgezoo.org or give them a call at 1 (909) 866-9700 Bre

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More Things to do in Big Bear….

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Open Daily is The Moonridge Animal Park, for all the little ones, or for all ages!! The zoo is located at 43285 Goldmine Drive, Big Bear Lake, their local number is 909-878-4200! Hours are mon-friday 10 am- 4pm, tickets are fairly affordable! Give them a call.  Children under three are free!!! :) They have animal feeding tours daily except for Wednesday….

There is the Big Bear Queen Lake Tours over at the Big Bear Marina, they’re located at 500 paine road, in Big Bear lake! It’s super enjoyable, to take a tour around the lake and see all the beautiful views that are breathtaking! Bring a camera!!! Children under 3 are FREE!!! For more info please contact 909-866-3218…

If you feel like taking a dip in some water… then I would recommend the Pine Summit Christian Camp Swimming Pool, location at 700 Wren Drive, in Big Bear Lake.., They’re open daily!! For purchasing tickets please head over to the Pine Summit Book Store at the entrance to the camp!! Any questions regarding prices or anything else, contact 909-866-5801

There  is also the Swim Beach which is located in the Meadow Park Area. What’s nice about the Swim Beach is that it  has that beach feel in the mountains, with life guards on duty! There is sand, volleyball, grassy pic-nic areas, a snack bar, b-b-ques, all sorts of things to be entertained with your out-ting!! Make sure to stay hydrated and don’t forget to use the sunblock!! We ‘re higher up and closer to the sun!! For more information please contact 909-866-9700!!!!

If you’re in the mood for a Nature Walk, please contact the Big Bear Discovery Center, 909-382-2794, they have several trails, with maps provided and lots of information to include you in on!! They are extremely helpful!!!

If you are still searching for one of the cleanist, finest, most affordable cabins in Big Bear, I HIGHLY recommend calling the “GOLD RUSH RESORT RENTALS” toll free at 1-800-363-8303, they do have the best deals on the mountain when it comes to cabin rentals!!!

We will gladily assist you with your needs!!!

Call today!     SALLY  ;0

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Bear Country Fair-with real bears, oh my!

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

Saturday May 24, 2009 from 10:00am until 3:00 pm the  Moonridge Zoo will be holding a BEAR COUNTRY FAIR:  Enjoy country fair activities for the whole family, includes face painting, jewelry making, bear toss, and bear roaring contest.

Also, a pie eating contest between the 3 black bears–who eats their pie the fastest? View 2009 Flyer or call (909) 878-4200 for more information.

Opening Ceremonies with John 3 Hawks begins at 10:30 am. 

I plan to attend just to see what a “WIN-A-BEAR WALNUT TOSS” is… There will be a special apperance by Duchess, The Burro!!

 

 

 See ya at the zoo…

Susan

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Family Adventures Throughout Big Bear

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Are you planning a trip to Big Bear with your kids and are not too sure what to do?

Well, let me tell you some of my favorite kid-friendly and kid-fun things to do in this great town. The Moonridge Zoo is a great place to go for all ages, and they offer pony rides for the little ones.

Another fun place is the Bowling Barn, an exciting atmosphere, the whole family can enjoy.

There is also the Baldwin Lake Stables, where you can have a horseback riding adventure. You can feed the ducks, make smores, and tell ghost stories; the possibilities are endless.

Oh, and don’t forget to go to the Discovery Center, I am sure your kids will have a blast learning from the knowledgable workers there about the nature that surrounds us here in Big Bear.

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What To Do With Fish You Catch But Don’t Want To Eat

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Johnnys Big Catch

Living in Big Bear definately has its advantages. Here’s a little information for all of you adventurous people who love to fish but do not want to eat the fish you catch.

One day my son (5 yrs. old) came home with a 5lb. trout that was 14 inches long… he was so excited and couldn’t wait until I got home from work to share his catch with me. When I came home to find this huge stinky fish starring at me inside of the fridge, gross!!, he begged me to fry the poor fishy up, but, instead, I convinced his precious heart to be a good samaritan and “donate” the fishy to the “Moonridge Zoo” located in Big Bear to feed to the animals (bears)!

We took a drive that same day and off the fishy went. Yeah…my son was so proud to not only brag about his fish that he caught for the first time, but, to learn that there are other animals out there that would appreciate the fish more.  So, if you love fishing and don’t feel like eating the fish, instead of tossing it back into the lake, why not consider donating it to the Moonridge Zoo and walk away proud!

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