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CALM

Established in 1983, CALM Zoo is a beloved, accredited zoo in Kern County. Protecting Wildlife. Preserving Wonder. Visit us from Tuesday to Sunday, 9am - 4pm.
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Since 1983, CALM Zoo has grown from a grassroots effort to a beloved, accredited zoological facility that brings California wildlife and conservation to the forefront of the Kern County community. Acting as both a wildlife rehabilitation center and zoo, CALM Zoo exists to educate the public on the amazing flora and fauna that thrives in California. Admission:
Adults $12
Seniors (60+) $9
Children (3-12) $8
Children 2 & Under are FREE

11/04/2025

Did you know we have discount days at HolidayLights this year? Join us on December 1-4 and 8-11 for $3 off admission. Enjoy the lights early with less crowds and cheaper prices. Tickets are available on calmholidaylights.org! ✨

11/02/2025

As the seasons change, so do our train hours! The Central California Children’s Railroad is now running on our winter schedule:

🕚 11 AM – 3 PM, Saturdays & Sundays (weather permitting)

Rides are just $2 per person (children 2 & under ride free).

It’s a beautiful fall day to come enjoy the zoo! We’re open until 4 PM today, so hop aboard for some seasonal fun and see what’s new at CALM!

11/01/2025

Tickets go on sale today for the 23rd Annual CALM HolidayLights, presented by Adventist Health! In a continued partnership with Lightasmic!, HolidayLights returns from November 29 through January 3 (closed on Christmas Day).

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. each night! We are excited to continue offering extended hours and timed ticketing on Fridays and Saturdays to minimize wait times on our busiest nights. Plus, discounted ticket prices are available for the first time ever during the first two weeks (Monday-Thursday). Tickets can be purchased at www.calmholidaylights.org.

We thank you for making an investment in CALM Zoo, as all proceeds from this year's HolidayLights fundraiser benefit the CALM Foundation. Thank you for helping us help wildlife!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from your friends at CALM Zoo! Wishing you a safe, fun, and spook-tacular evening!

10/31/2025

November 1 and 2 is the first weekend of the month and that means it is Bank of America's "Museums on Us" program at CALM! Bank of America cardholders will receive one free admission with your bank card issued by Bank of America or Merrill.

CALM is open from 9am-4pm -- we hope to see you out here!

10/27/2025

🐾 More Behind-the-Scenes with Cinnamon!

We’re giving you another look at Cinnamon’s recent CT scan here at CALM Zoo.

Our animal care team scheduled the scan after noticing some behavioral changes and wanted to explore every possible cause, including any underlying medical reasons. The results are in, and we’re happy to share that everything looked great! 🙌

A huge thank you to Mobile Animal CT for helping us with this important diagnostic step, to Dr. Pokard and her awesome team at Fauna Vet Collective, and to our amazing CALM veterinary team and staff who worked together to make the day run so smoothly.

10/23/2025

Behind the Scenes with Cinnamon the Black Bear!

Recently, our beloved bear Cinnamon underwent a CT scan right here at CALM Zoo! A perfect example of how we go above and beyond to care for the animals that call our zoo home.

Thanks to the incredible team from Mobil Animal CT, we were able to perform this advanced diagnostic procedure right on-site. Preparing for a scan like this takes a lot of coordination. From safely transporting a 470-pound bear, to ensuring he could fit comfortably into the CT machine, it truly was a team effort and we’re so proud of how smoothly everything went.

While Cinnamon was under anesthesia for his CT scan to perform an overall health assessment, our veterinary team took the chance to do a thorough health check. This included a full physical exam, trimming his nails, and gently brushing his coat to look closely for any skin issues. These steps are all part of how we carefully care for him and keep him healthy.

A special thank you goes out to our generous donor whose contribution of a mechanical lift made this procedure possible. It was pivotal in safely moving Cinnamon into place for the scan.

This incredible team effort highlights the lengths to which CALM Zoo goes to provide top notch medical care for our animal ambassadors. With cutting-edge technology, compassionate professionals, and community support, we continue to offer the best possible treatment for our residents. Cinnamon’s CT scan is a testament to the power of collaboration in wildlife care, and we look forward to sharing more stories of dedication and success from CALM Zoo in the future.

Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes updates on our animal care and conservation efforts!

10/22/2025

Update on Patient #25-35, The Resilient San Joaquin Kit Fox

We’re excited to share the latest on our brave patient, #25-35! After two months of dedicated care at CALM Zoo’s veterinary hospital, this incredible San Joaquin kit fox is now thriving in our outdoor habitat as he prepares for release back into the wild in the coming weeks.

Thanks to the tireless work of our veterinary team, this endangered fox has made remarkable progress. He’s no longer on any medication and is simply waiting for his full winter coat to grow in, a crucial step before he returns to his natural home.

For over a decade, CALM Zoo has partnered with ESRP to fight sarcoptic mange, a disease threatening the San Joaquin kit fox population. Treatment can be intensive, often requiring antibiotics, fluid therapy, and support for secondary infections. Thanks to early intervention and expert care, #25-35 is healing faster than expected.

Once his winter coat is fully in, ESRP will release him back to his original territory or den site — a true testament to the power of conservation and community effort.

Thank you for following along with us on this journey. Stay tuned for more updates on this remarkable fox and our ongoing mission to protect the San Joaquin kit fox!

10/20/2025

Wow we are blown away by the support, energy, and excitement our guests brought to Boo at the Zoo this week at CALM Zoo! It was incredible to see so many creative costumes, smiling faces, and best of all, lifelong memories being made. 🎃🍂

Thanks to YOU, we had record attendance this year! 🙌 Your enthusiasm helped make this our biggest and best Boo at the Zoo yet.

We truly hope you had as much fun as we did!

This event wouldn’t have been possible without the help of our amazing volunteers. From dedicated individuals to the many fantastic groups who came out to support us — THANK YOU. Your time and heart made all the difference.

We’d also like to extend a very special thank you to Sunview Vineyards for supporting our pumpkin patch this year! Your partnership helped bring even more fall magic to our guests.

📸 Were you there? We’d love to see your costumes and memories. Drop a photo in the comments below!

Thank you for being part of the CALM Zoo community!

10/18/2025

🎃 Day 3 of Boo at the Zoo was a frightfully fun success! 👻

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us today and an extra big shoutout to our incredible individual volunteers and our volunteer groups from KCSOS Alternative Education and KCSOS School Community Partnerships. We couldn’t do it without you!

The spooky fun isn’t over yet. There are two more days this weekend to join in!
🕘 Gates open at 9 AM and the event runs until 4 PM.

🎯 Enjoy games with prizes, scavenger hunts, and yard games
🐾 Animal presentations & live performances
🚂 Train rides for only $2
🎃 Pumpkins to take home for just $5

Bring a picnic or grab a bite from Hunsaker’s Food Truck — it’s the perfect way to spend a fall day at CALM Zoo! 🍂

10/17/2025

No tricks, just treats, join our staff at the pumpkin patch!

We still have $5 pumpkins for sale and ✌🏼more days left of Boo at the Zoo to grab one!

Address

10500 Alfred Harrell Highway
Bakersfield, CA
93306

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+16618722256

Website

http://calmzoo.org/, https://calmzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Final-CALM-Master-Plan.pdf, https://calmholidaylight

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