Learn About Nature
Big Bear Lake and the surrounding San Bernardino National Forest are full of wildlife. Learn more about our native critters by visiting our Zoo or taking a tour at the Discovery Center.
| The Big Bear Alpine Zoo is open 7 days a week from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and features many species of animals and birds. There is a daily animal presentation at noon and feeding tours most days. |
| Location: |
43285 Goldmine Drive, Big Bear Lake, California |
| Phone: |
(909) 584-1299 |
| Visit the Discovery Center for naturalist-led interpretive programs, evening nature lectures, hiking and camping information and to view the changing exhibits which include every thing from native animals to fire prevention. Tours available. |
| Location: |
40971 North Shore Drive (Highway 38), Fawnskin, CA 92333 |
| Phone: |
909-866-3437 |
| The Southern California Mountains Foundation will once again host guided wildflower walks at the Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve most Saturdays (with the exception of April 16), beginning April 2. The Reserve is open with guided walks at 10:30am and 12pm. Wildflower walks, guided by Discovery Center volunteer naturalists, will teach you about the unique flowers, many of which are found only in Big Bear. No pre-registration is required, and parking is free. Dates are subject to change based on weather and staffing conditions.
Please check with Discovery Center Manager, Wendy Craig, at [email protected] for the most current information |
| Location: |
Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve - Hwy 18, Baldwin Lake |
| Phone: |
(909) 382-2790 |
