California Living Musuem
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Bakersfield
- Category
- Zoo & Aquarium
- Duration
- 2-3 hours
- Opening Hours
- Tue-Sun 9:00-16:00; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Ticket Price
- Adult about $9; child (3-12) about $5; under 3 free
- Address
- 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA, USA
- Coordinates
- 35.3898, -118.9290
Introduction
The California Living Museum, known as CALM, sits on a Kern River terrace northeast of Bakersfield and is a nonprofit combining a zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden. Opened in 1983, CALM focuses on California's native flora and fauna, housing injured or orphaned native animals that cannot be returned to the wild, including black bears, mountain lions, California condors, desert tortoises and many raptors. The indoor museum displays geology, paleontology and Native American cultural specimens from California's Central Valley, while outdoor trails connect native plant demonstration gardens with animal exhibits, making it a key place to understand California's native ecology and Central Valley natural history.
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FAQ
What are the opening hours of California Living Musuem?
Tue-Sun 9:00-16:00; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
How much is the admission for California Living Musuem?
Adult about $9; child (3-12) about $5; under 3 free
Any practical tips for visiting California Living Musuem?
Bakersfield summers are very hot; visit at opening Many outdoor exhibits; use sunscreen and stay hydrated
How long should I spend at California Living Musuem?
A typical visit takes 2-3 hours.