California Living Museum or CALM aims to showcase, preserve and protect the indigenous plant and animal life of California. Established in 1980, the zoo and outdoor museum was originally meant as a shelter and safe haven for injured animals. The facility opened to the public as a zoo in 1983. Notable animal species at the facility include the Desert Bighorn Sheep, Desert Tortoise, Ringtail Cat and Screech Owl. The zoo also has an animal-adoption program, where members of the general public can choose to take care of a specific species through donation. There's an on-site gift store as well.
Website: calmzoo.org
Phone: (661) 546-8940
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Alfred Harrell Hwy and Old Alfred Harrell Hwy
Closed now
- Mon Closed
10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy Bakersfield, CA 93306 ·2193.31 mi
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Amenities
- Accessible
- Family friendly
Reviews
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Parking was plentiful.The weather was cold to coolIt was a FridayNot very busyThe woman working the counter was friendly, courteous and nice.A map would have been helpful.I really like that so many things were labeled.Lots of native California species of both animals and landscaping.Everything was so clean and picked up.Most of the animals were sleeping or hiding or absent (due to cold or other reasons).Really wanted to see the “cats” but they were invisible.I would recommend a visit when the weather is warm or warmer.Did enjoy our visit.
MoreCALM Zoo has fallen into disrepair lately. Many displays were empty, namely the mountain lion den, which was also leaking water, and the bird pond was drained. The booking system was inefficient in handling the admission.
MoreCALM is a great little zoo and museum. It is so family friendly. You will love it. It is only closed on Monday. The prices are great, we paid 10$ per adult for the whole day.Located in Bakersfield, which is fun, it is part of Kern County which has a lot to offer. The zoo is kept super clean and the staff is very friendly. It can get super hot in the summer so keep that in mind. It was fine the day we were there.CALM has grown from a locals-only attraction to an international destination point. Visitors from around the world are attracted to the zoo to see a variety of endangered species and California’s native species. You will get to see animals and plenty of plant life that you will never see at some zoos.They also have a rehab center for all manner of animals and your entrance fee helps to support that.You can also rent the entire place. I know nothing about it. You would need to call them.You will just have the best time at this little zoo on the hill. Have fun.
MoreSo glad we found this place while out driving. A little out of the way but well worth the drive! Clean and well kept. They truly care for their critters! They actually took some off display because of the heat. We will be back.
MoreThe train ride was cool, the animals were not. It was hot so all the animals were hiding from the heat.
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