Alpine Zoo Wild Lights - Sneak Peek & Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Alpine Zoo Wild Lights

Join the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce, Visit Big Bear, and the Big Bear Alpine Zoo for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the launch of Alpine Zoo Wild Lights — Big Bear’s first-ever immersive, nature-based holiday light experience!

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: Ribbon Cutting starts at 5:30 PM sharp!
Location: Big Bear Alpine Zoo, 42801 Moonridge Road, Big Bear Lake, CA
Offerings: Ceremony Guests will enjoy complimentary food bites and seasonal treats like cocoa and cider from local business members and restaurants.

Produced by Visit Big Bear and hosted at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, Alpine Zoo Wild Lights transforms the zoo’s pathways into a winter wonderland of color, wildlife, and community spirit. Nearly two million LED and solar-powered lights will illuminate the alpine night sky, creating an unforgettable after-hours experience for families and visitors of all ages.
 
Ceremony guests will journey through four themed light zones, each telling a story that honors the mountain’s wildlife and natural beauty. Highlights include a 100-foot illuminated pine tree, a two-story golden teddy bear, a walk-through 20-foot ornament, and Santa’s sleigh centerpiece, perfect for family photo ops.

The experience concludes in the Care for Big Bear – Dark Sky Grove, a tranquil, solar-powered installation that celebrates Big Bear’s ongoing efforts to reduce light pollution and preserve its pristine night skies.

Dont miss this chance to be part of a brand-new Big Bear holiday tradition!
This is a FREE event for our Members and local supporters. Please feel free to invite your friends & family - The more the merrier. :-)