On April 16th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) grizzly bear named Mama Tutu passed away the week prior at ~32 years old due to a variety of age-related illnesses.
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On May 12th, the zoo announced that their (1.0) snowy owl named Cyrus passed away due to quality of life issues.
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Amid fires in Southern California 50 animals for the Big Bear Zoo have been evacuated to The Living Desert in Palm Desert.
A California zoo, an advancing wildfire and a delicate rescue operation — Los Angeles Times
A California zoo, an advancing wildfire and a delicate rescue operation — Los Angeles Times
On June 13th, 2024, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a great horned owl back into the wild.
9.5K views · 366 reactions | Wildlife Rehab stories part 2: The Great Horned Owl that was brought to us from Green Valley Lake yesterday after being caught up in fishing line and dangling from a tree branch had his/her wing x-rayed earlier today. The imaging revealed no apparent damage which meant we could test his/her flight capabilities in our new state-of-the-art "flight cage". The owl flew well under observation; and just a few hours ago was released back into the wild in Green Valley Lake. Another successful release byThe Big Bear Alpine Zoo. | Big Bear Alpine Zoo
On January 2nd, 2025, the zoo announced they helped rehabilitate 54 birds and 37 mammals of various species, of which most were released back into the wild.
3.3K views · 193 reactions | Happy New Year!! **End of Year Review: Celebrating Wildlife Rehabilitation Successes at Big Bear Alpine Zoo** As we bid farewell to another year, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible strides we've made in wildlife rehabilitation at Big Bear Alpine Zoo in 2024. This year has been marked by our unwavering commitment to caring for injured and orphaned animals, and we're thrilled to share our successes with our dedicated community. Throughout the year, our team has worked tirelessly to assist a total of **54 birds** and **37 mammals**. Each animal that came through our doors had its own story, and thanks to our skilled staff and the support of our volunteers, the majority of these animals have not only survived but thrived. **Successful Releases:** Of the animals we rehabilitated, we are proud to announce that most have been successfully released back into their natural habitats. Each release is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and it brings us immense joy to see these animals regain their independence. **A Heartfelt Thank You:** Our successes would not be possible without the support of our community. From the kindness of our visitors to the generous donations from local businesses and individuals, your contributions have enabled us to provide the best care possible for these animals. As we move into the new year, we are excited to continue our mission of wildlife rehabilitation and conservation. We look forward to sharing more success stories with you in 2025 and beyond! Thank you for being part of our journey and for supporting the vital work we do at Big Bear Alpine Zoo. Together, we’re making a difference for wildlife! Happy New Year to all!
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On May 1st, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released 2 rabbits (species not specified) back into the wilds of California.
10K views · 248 reactions | Wildlife rehab season is upon us... A couple weeks ago, we released 2 bunnies that had been in our facility for a few days. They were orphans - 1 of which was involved in an unfortunate gardening incident. Both were deemed healthy after receiving care from our staff and were returned to the wild. | Big Bear Alpine Zoo
On May 19th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a junco and a grey squirrel (both species not specified) back into the wilds of California.
15K views · 414 reactions | Wildlife rehab success stories! Both these animals were brought to the Zoo for help. Case #1 a Junco (small sparrow) struck a window and needed some time to rebuild muscles for flight Case #2 a Gray Squirrel had been attacked by ravens and needed wounds to heal and needed to gain some weight. Visit us daily from 10-4 to support the important work we're doing for local wildlife. | Big Bear Alpine Zoo
9.5K views · 366 reactions | Wildlife Rehab stories part 2: The Great Horned Owl that was brought to us from Green Valley Lake yesterday after being caught up in fishing line and dangling from a tree branch had his/her wing x-rayed earlier today. The imaging revealed no apparent damage which meant we could test his/her flight capabilities in our new state-of-the-art "flight cage". The owl flew well under observation; and just a few hours ago was released back into the wild in Green Valley Lake. Another successful release byThe Big Bear Alpine Zoo. | Big Bear Alpine Zoo
On January 2nd, 2025, the zoo announced they helped rehabilitate 54 birds and 37 mammals of various species, of which most were released back into the wild.
3.3K views · 193 reactions | Happy New Year!! **End of Year Review: Celebrating Wildlife Rehabilitation Successes at Big Bear Alpine Zoo** As we bid farewell to another year, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible strides we've made in wildlife rehabilitation at Big Bear Alpine Zoo in 2024. This year has been marked by our unwavering commitment to caring for injured and orphaned animals, and we're thrilled to share our successes with our dedicated community. Throughout the year, our team has worked tirelessly to assist a total of **54 birds** and **37 mammals**. Each animal that came through our doors had its own story, and thanks to our skilled staff and the support of our volunteers, the majority of these animals have not only survived but thrived. **Successful Releases:** Of the animals we rehabilitated, we are proud to announce that most have been successfully released back into their natural habitats. Each release is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and it brings us immense joy to see these animals regain their independence. **A Heartfelt Thank You:** Our successes would not be possible without the support of our community. From the kindness of our visitors to the generous donations from local businesses and individuals, your contributions have enabled us to provide the best care possible for these animals. As we move into the new year, we are excited to continue our mission of wildlife rehabilitation and conservation. We look forward to sharing more success stories with you in 2025 and beyond! Thank you for being part of our journey and for supporting the vital work we do at Big Bear Alpine Zoo. Together, we’re making a difference for wildlife! Happy New Year to all!
| Big Bear Alpine ZooOn May 1st, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released 2 rabbits (species not specified) back into the wilds of California.
10K views · 248 reactions | Wildlife rehab season is upon us... A couple weeks ago, we released 2 bunnies that had been in our facility for a few days. They were orphans - 1 of which was involved in an unfortunate gardening incident. Both were deemed healthy after receiving care from our staff and were returned to the wild. | Big Bear Alpine Zoo
On May 19th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a junco and a grey squirrel (both species not specified) back into the wilds of California.
15K views · 414 reactions | Wildlife rehab success stories! Both these animals were brought to the Zoo for help. Case #1 a Junco (small sparrow) struck a window and needed some time to rebuild muscles for flight Case #2 a Gray Squirrel had been attacked by ravens and needed wounds to heal and needed to gain some weight. Visit us daily from 10-4 to support the important work we're doing for local wildlife. | Big Bear Alpine Zoo
On September 20th, the zoo announced that due to warnings being lifted, the zoo would reacquire the animals (34 in total) back from The Living Desert Zoo.
12K views · 729 reactions | We’re home, sweet home! The Big Bear Alpine Zoo has been temporarily closed due to the Line Fire since Sept. 9. In an abundance of caution and to ensure the well-being of our animals and their safely, we transported 34 of our small animals to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert. The evacuation warnings have been lifted near the zoo, and air quality is now safe so the Big Bear Alpine Zoo and The Living Desert team began transporting the animals back from The Living Desert to the Big Bear zoo this morning. Now that we are home safe and settling in, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible team at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens for their unwavering support during the Line Fire. Their generosity, in not only housing our animals but also welcoming our team with open arms has truly touched our hearts. Their dedication exemplifies what zoos like The Living Desert do—not just for the animals in your care but also for the passion you share for conserving wild populations. We are also thrilled to have experienced such exemplary resources, especially as we look to become accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Having an institution like yours to learn from will be invaluable for our growth and mission. Thank you once again for being such a shining example of compassion and collaboration in wildlife conservation. Together, we’re making a positive impact! Stay tuned for further updates and thank you all for your ongoing support. | Big Bear Alpine Zoo
On February 4th, 2025, the zoo announced their female (0.1) common fallow deer named Godiva passed away.
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On April 2nd, the zoo announced their female (0.1) coyote named Samba passed away at age 12 due to age-related issues.
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On May 20th, the zoo announced they acquired 2 mule deer named Clover and Shamrock on March 17th, which are on exhibit.
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On June 12th, the zoo announced their male (1.0) American crow named Caw Caw passed away due to mobility issues.
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On August 14th, the zoo announced that a female (0.1) mule deer named Bailey passed away at ~15 years.
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