Support the Big Bear Alpine Zoo
There are several ways in which to support the Big Bear Alpine Zoo. From small contributions and volunteer efforts to legacy gifting, your support helps to ensure the future of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo. Donations, memberships and sponsorships are handled through the Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo. Legacy gifting, or gifts directed through your estate, are handled through the Nay Foundation.
Leave a Legacy Gift to the Zoo through the Nay Foundation
Legacy gifting is an ideal way to leave a lasting impact in protecting local wildlife. Planned or legacy giving is a unique way to be remembered while helping to preserve and protect something that you are passionate about. There are many ways to make a meaningful donation, while benefiting your estate. Learn more about the Nay Foundation and legacy gifting
Support the Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo
Make a Donation
Your tax-deductible donation helps to feed the animals, construct exhibits, general operations, provide medical care for the animals, support educational programs and support special events. Make a donation to the Big Bear Alpine Zoo by clicking here.
Adopt or Sponsor an Animal
Sponsorship provides food and loving care to the animal of your choosing. Sponsoring an animal in need for yourself, a child, or friend can be done at various levels. Each level has its own unique personalized photo certificate honoring the sponsor, and additional “swag” depending on the level of adoption. Click here to learn more about adopting or sponsoring an animal.
Become a member of the Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo
The Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo organization is dedicated to supporting the Big Bear Alpine Zoo improvements and providing opportunities to learn about wildlife and wildlife conservation.
Become a Volunteer or Docent
Volunteers and Docents commit to conservation education, fundraising, and special projects that support Big Bear Alpine Zoo. Our two-tiered volunteer program is for people who want to play an active role in the conservation of wildlife and the preservation of species and habitat. It is for people who want to promote stewardship of our mountain ecosystem. Click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer or docent at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo.