California Living Museum, Native wildlife zoo in Kern County, US.
Description
The California Living Museum is a 14-acre facility housing over 80 species native to California, displayed in habitats that mirror their natural environments. These animals live in spaces designed to reflect how they exist in the wild across the state.
History
The facility opened in 1983 and came under the management of the Kern County Superintendent of Schools in 1998. This transition established it as an official educational institution serving the local community.
Culture
The DiGiorgio Education Center contains exhibits of Miocene and Pleistocene fossils, offering visitors insights into regional natural history.
Practical
The location sits in Bakersfield and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 4 PM. Morning visits work best when temperatures are cooler and animals tend to be more active.
Did you know?
The facility rescues and rehabilitates between 300 and 500 injured California wildlife annually, making it one of the region's most active treatment centers. This work allows many animals to return to the wild each year.
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