Big Bear Alpine Zoo Big Bear Alpine Zoo (Moonridge)

Agreed not as much done as expected, especially considering it was supposed to have opened two years ago!

 

The new zoo has opened (November 5th). The layout used for the zoo was this one
This is the best (only) image I could find that resembled the current layout.

 

What is the acreage?

 

The entire site is 10 acres but only 5 acres were used

 

The zoo has reopened after the December 4th closure.

 

So I went to the zoo today and it looks great (I posted some photos in the forum) but I noticed there were still three exhibits that weren't finished. One was a row of exhibits that looked like they would hold small birds or mammals. There was a nocturnal house with two outdoor exhibits on both sides. And there was the reptile house at the front of the zoo.

 

Other 2021 news (Part 1)

On January 3rd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) grey wolf named Noelle passed away due to a significant health decline. She was 11 years old at the time of passing.

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On January 20th, the zoo announced that all of their program birds have been moved into their new exhibits.

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On March 5th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) grey fox named Mozart after he was hit by a car and brought to the zoo in October, which resulted in one of his rear legs getting amputated.

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On March 12th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) fallow deer named Taffy passed away due to a rapid decline in health. She was 20 years old at the time of passing.

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On April 1st, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) red fox named Friar Tuck. He was found on a beach near a high school in southern California.

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On April 9th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) flicker (species name not given) was released back into the wild after coming to the zoo in December 2020 with multiple fractures.

This flicker was admitted to rehab... - Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Also on April 9th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) gopher (species name not given) was released back into the wild.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2993559847585558

On April 27th, the zoo showcased an exhibit in their new Nocturnal House for their ringtails.

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On May 6th, the zoo announced that their coyotes are now sharing the same exhibit after living in separate exhibits for many years. They were introduced to each other in April.

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On May 20th, the zoo announced they have released a (1.0) Humbolt's flying squirrel back into the wild after being found orphaned.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=930353071094311

On May 21st, the zoo announced they have released a (0.0.1) robin (species name not given) after it was found suffering from a broken wing.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=630572024577956

Also on May 21st, the zoo announced they have released a (1.0) black-tailed jackrabbit after it was found suffering from head trauma, as well as having some broken teeth.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=835496204019625

On June 1st, the zoo announced that on May 29th, a (1.0) grey wolf named Blair was euthanized due to having cancer. He was 11 years old and was the alpha male of the pack.

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On June 21st, the zoo announced they have built a new shade structure for their mountain lion.

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Other 2021 news (Part 2)

On July 27th, the zoo announced the deaths of a (1.0) striped skunk named Macha and a (0.0.1) eastern screech owl named Pumpkin, both due to age-related issues.

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On August 9th, the zoo announced the release of (0.0.7) skunks (species name not given) after their mother was struck by a car.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=384824979667931

On August 10th, the zoo announced the release of (0.0.2) Cooper's hawks.

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On August 11th, the zoo announced the release of a (0.1) red-shouldered hawk after she was found laying on the ground and suffered from minor injuries.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=352071896466520

On August 20th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.1) striped skunk named Trillium after she didn't fare in the wild.

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On August 21st, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.1) red-tailed hawk named Ember after she was found electrocuted in the wild.

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On August 26th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.1) ringtail named Violet from the Oregon Zoo as part of the SSP.

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On August 28th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) bear cub (species not given) and (0.0.1) coyote pup were both in critical condition after getting hit by cars, and unfortunately, both of them passed away.

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On September 3rd, the zoo announced their two groups of raccoons are now living in the same exhibit.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=204842451629173

On September 10th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) red fox named Pippin and a (1.0) American kestrel named Slater have both passed away from a cancerous growth in his mouth and advanced liver disease respectively.

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On September 20th, the zoo announced that they have acquired a (0.1) coyote named Siren after she was left abandoned by her mother in the wild.

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On October 14th, the zoo announced it had acquired a (0.1) American black bear named Eleanor from an undisclosed facility in Paso Robles, California.

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On October 19th, the zoo announced that their grizzly bear exhibit has been upgraded with a few large trees being planted.

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On October 25th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) American badger named Lotus Blossom and a (1.0) coyote named Bonzai have both passed away. The cause of death for Lotus is unknown, however, Bonzai passed away from heart failure.

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On October 27th, the zoo announced that they have acquired a (1.0) blonde raccoon named Bowie after he was "unable to thrive in the wild".

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On November 15th, the zoo announced that they have acquired a (0.1) mule deer named Hope after she was confriscated for being an "illegal pet".

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On December 22nd, the zoo announced that a (1.0) grey fox named Mowtown has passed away due to an age-related illness.

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On January 4th, 2022, the zoo announced that their (1.0) yellow-bellied marmot named Norman has been living in the Animal Care building as his exhibit is getting renovated.

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A rescued white pelican is now on exhibit in the marsh aviary.

 

On February 3rd, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) duck (most likely mallard) was rehabilitated and released back into the wild.

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On February 28th, the zoo announced that their yellow-bellied marmot has been put back on exhibit.

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On March 15th, the zoo announced it has acquired a (0.0.1) mule deer the week prior.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=366134492037165

 

On March 23rd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) grey wolf named Bayou has passed away the week prior due to declining health.

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On March 30th, the zoo announced that they have replaced the mulch in their snow leopard exhibit.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1641533612866579

 

On April 8th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) cougar named Canyon has passed away at age 19 due to a combination of kidney disease and miscellaneous other old-age illnesses.

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* (0.1) female mountain Lion/cougar.

 

thanks

 

On April 12th, the zoo announced that their flying squirrels are now on exhibit in the Nocturnal House.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=707152137148976

 

On April 15th, the zoo announced they have rehabilitated a (0.0.1) red-shouldered hawk and released back into the wild.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1441719839575112