Big Bear Lake Moonridge Animal Park (Zoo) has long provided a shelter for injured animals who can no longer survive on their own in the forests of the local region.  Bears, mountain lions, raccoons, bald eagles, wolves, grey fox and a variety of water fowl all enjoy being taken care of in a comfortable setting close to their original homes. If you've never seen this treasure set on a hill sloping downward adjacent to the Big Bear Mountain Resorts Golf Course and Ski Schools, please go check it out. The zoo will be relocated next the Discovery Center across the Lake eventually.

You will love visiting the animals, looking at the gifts and possibly even attending the "Howl with the Wolves" evening event or Flashlight Tours where you can see animals that stay up at night (seasonal offering). Bison, wolves, bears and bunnies are regulars at the animal park.  Moonridge Animal Park rescues injured and displaced animals, nursing them to health and returning them to the woods whenever possible.  This eagle had a wing fracture but was on the mend and doing quite well.

Photo ©  Debbie Stock Photo ©  Debbie Stock