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Big Bear Lake, California
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The Big Bear Alpine Zoo is uniquely situated at an elevation of 7,000 feet, making it one of only two zoos in the U.S. that specializes in alpine wildlife. [source: bigbearzoo.org]
The zoo is dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured, orphaned, and imprinted wild animals, with a success rate of over 80%. [source: bigbearzoo.org]
Some animals, like the grizzly bears and bald eagles, have permanent homes at the zoo because they cannot survive in the wild due to their injuries. [source: bigbearzoo.org]
The Big Bear Alpine Zoo offers educational programs and tours to teach visitors about wildlife conservation and the natural history of the animals. [source: bigbearzoo.org]
Originally established in 1959 as a safe haven for injured animals after a forest fire, the zoo has been serving the community for over six decades. [source: bigbearzoo.org]
The zoo features a mountain lion exhibit that provides a naturalistic environment for these majestic cats, allowing visitors to observe them up close. [source: bigbearzoo.org]
The Big Bear Alpine Zoo participates in breeding programs for endangered species, contributing to the conservation of species like the snow leopard. [source: bigbearzoo.org]
