California Living Museum is a 14-acre facility located in Bakersfield, California, focusing mainly on native species in California. Species include island fox, desert bighorn sheep, black-tailed mule deer, ringtail, American black bear, California condor, burrowing owl, western scrub jay, green heron, American coot, and desert tortoise. On January 7th, the zoo announced that their wildlife rehabilitation center will be closed until April for renovations. Log into Facebook On January 23rd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) coyote named Sandy is now on exhibit with the facility's other 2 coyotes. CALM - The next time you visit CALM, you will see three... | By CALM | The next time you visit CALM, you will see three coyotes instead of two! Several weeks ago, the Animal Keepers began the process of introducing young... On January 31st, it was reported that the zoo started construction on a new vetinary clinic which should be completed by spring 2022. PHOTO GALLERY: California Living Museum announces expansion of animal care facilities On March 1st, the zoo announced that their Shorebird Aviary has reopened to the public after undergoing renovations. Log into Facebook On March 13th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) American beaver named Lilo has passed away a week prior due to heart failure. He was 11 years old. Log into Facebook On April 13th, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.2) Virginia opossums named Peep and Jellybean. Log into Facebook On July 13th, the zoo announced that they are in the process of updating/making new backgrounds in the Reptile House. Log into Facebook On July 30th, it was announced that (2.0) golden eagles named Midas and Maverick were transferred to the Big Bear Alpine Zoo in California. Log into Facebook
On September 20th, it was announced the zoo transferred (0.0.2) kit foxes named Heath and Joy to the Big Bear Alpine Zoo in California. Log into Facebook
On September 24th, the zoo announced they are reopening the California Coast Room starting October 1st. It is the first time the area has been open to the public since March 2020. Log into Facebook
Spoiler: Domestic News On April 18th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) domestic pig (breed not specified) named Tonks which is now on exhibit in the Children's Park area. CALM On February 18th, 2023, the zoo announced that a (0.1) bald eagle named Lassen passed away. CALM On March 8th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) barn owl named Tyto passed away. CALM On June 15th, the zoo announced they created a new master plan for the next 20 years of the facility's existence. New animals added to the facility include North American river otter, ringtail, pronghorn, brown bear, and wolf (unspecified species) in 3 separate phases. https://calmzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Master-Plan-Final-PDF-Summer-2023.pdf CALM
Re:master plan: they are planning to not only redevelop much of the existing developed area but also more than double the current used space with new exhibits and areas to the west. I'm especially happy to see plans to build large flight aviaries for the condors and other large raptors. This will be a slow burn, though: the only major changes from a visitors perspective before 2030 look to be: - new entry plaza and parking area - expanding the bighorn sheep enclosure - addition of Pronghorn in a new exhibit It will be great if we see this whole plan come to fruition, but anyone already excited about the new species coming in should know it'll be a long wait! I don't know why it doesn't label them as such, but the Tule elk and bison would be new species to the collection as well - though that exhibit is the furthest out timewise.
On February 27th, 2024, the zoo announced that renovated the California condor exhibit, adding in a new pond. CALM
On March 13th, the zoo announced they renovated the Shorebird Aviary which has reopened to the public. Renovations include new temporary fencing, the addition of more plants, shelters, and perching areas, and repairs to the pond. CALM
