CALM Zoo

CALM (California Living Museum) its a zoo! Nice place to bring your kids here. They have a mini train $2 per person (unlimited ride). You have to experience it to enjoy it!It's my first time here, they got a mini merch store, huge aviary, it was fun in the outdoor vibe!The place is under renovation, the animals are in their hibernating period so we never see the animals mostly the bear or possum alike.But i enjoy the ride of the train station with conductor in their suit! It's cute!

We stopped by on our road trip from Sacramento to Vegas. Being a weekday in January we had the place pretty much to ourselves which was nice. The bears were hibernating and the big cats weren't out either. But, we still got to see most of the other birds/animals. Overall we thought it was a great way to spend a few hours. Definitely recommended if you're in the area.

Small small but also super fun! A welcome break on the drive down from the SF Bay Area to SoCal.

I really like this, Zoo. It's a nice place to bring the kids. I especially like the different events they hold during the year. The admission prices are reasonable. The customer service is fabulous, and the staff makes you feel very welcomes. I knocked off a star because there are no places to grab a decent snack.

New to town and this is our first visit. What a great little zoo!! Prices are very reasonable, I think $12 for adults and $2 for unlimited train rides! The zoo is very small but very well kept and looks to be improving even more! The train ride was so fun and decorated very cute with views of the river and mountains!!!! The zoo grounds are very beauty several streams, water falls and little lakes scattered around. We saw the bears, mountain lions, rams, reptile house, deer, fox and many others! A great way to spend an hour or two!!

CALM 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.

CALM is my favorite kind of zoo because they only house animals that cannot be released into the wild for whatever reason rather than perfectly healthy animals that have just been caged up to be looked at.. The animals that are here are either permanently injured, they are too reliant on humans, or they may even be there temporarily while they recover from some ailment that would put them in jeopardy in the wild. This zoo doesn't have any animals that aren't native to the area, so you aren't going to see anything like a lion or an elephant, but you will get to see plenty of animals that live here that you might never actually see in person! Like foxes, pumas, or bears! There are several activities for the kiddos besides looking at the animals, too! They have a playground with benches and tables, a train ride through a little fake town, a touch pool full of sea critters, and even a petting zoo! The petting zoo isn't as great as it used to be - they did away with the quarter machine full of goat snacks, so the goats aren't as eager to come up to the kids as they were in the past, but its still fun to walk in there!If you live in Bakersfield, its totally worth purchasing the year pass. Along with the purchase, you get free admission and reduced fee admission to different museums around town, and zoos and museums in other cities as well!

I've made it a tradition to visit CALM every year for their iconic holiday lights exhibit. Before the pandemic, we'd stroll through the zoo, sipping hot cocoa, and marveling at the beautiful lights. Since COVID-19, it's transformed into a drive-through experience. We didn't miss a beat, though - we grabbed our Starbucks, brought our pets along, and enjoyed the dazzling displays from the comfort of our car. It's truly a magical and essential experience in Bakersfield during the holiday season. This will always be a cherished family tradition for us.

CALM is a great little zoo to go to any time of year. But during the fall they go way above and beyond! The staff are always friendly and your so close to the animals they save and rehabilitate. We have been annual pass holders for years and absolutely love the Xmas light extravaganza that they do. I was pleasantly surprised to see all decorations here today. After a nice stroll through the park and noticing all the lights they had set up we've decided that this is now going to be trip one for today and we have to come back after dark! Great for educating your kids on wildlife and they do wonderful work caring for injured animals. They really count on the public's support through attending fund raiser events, sponsorship & donations. You can't go wrong supporting this place in any way possible. Plus your kids will have a wonderful time any chance you have to take them.

A breath of fresh air away from bustling Bakersfield. I've had multiple opportunities to visit CALM throughout my life, I remember going on field trips when i was very young and coming with family to enjoy the nice weather in the spring, and every time i have throughly enjoyed myself. I visited today and was not let down! A lot of the animals were asleep, but there was still plenty going on! I loved the touch table with the starfish and seeing the jellyfish!Anytime the weather permits and I have free time, i'll be stopping by!