Flashlight Safaris Are
Nocturnal 
When night falls at the
Big Bear Alpine Zoo, scents linger longer in the still air, the zoo comes alive
with the sights and sounds of the nocturnal cycle of the creatures of the
night.
Having
highly developed senses of hearing, sight and smell, nocturnal animals are
specially adapted to make the most of night-illumination. Some daytime
animals share the best of both worlds and remain active, even after dusk.
In Big
Bear Lake, each Friday and Saturday during the month of October (weather
permitting), Big
Bear Alpine Zoo will be hosting its Flashlight Safari, an
exclusive tour which explores the more active side of our animals during
twilight and dusk.
Gates
open at 6:30 P.M. with the Tour beginning at 7:00 P.M.; no one will be admitted
after 7:00 P.M. Exploring Big Bear Alpine Zoo after
dark is a unique mountain experience.
Bring
your own flashlights and dress warmly. Admission is $12 for adults, $9 for
seniors (60+) and children from 3 to 10 years of age, and children under 3
years are admitted free.
For more
information on the Flashlight Safaris, call
(909) 584-1299.
The Big Bear Alpine Zoo is San Bernardino
County’s
only
zoo and also serves as a wildlife animal sanctuary, rehabilitation
and
education center. Founded in 1959, it is operated and owned by
the Big
Bear Valley Recreation and Park District.