California Living Museum

Category: Zoo

Address: 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA

Phone: +16618722256

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–4PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9AM–4PM

Wednesday: 9AM–4PM

Thursday: 9AM–4PM

Friday: 9AM–4PM

Saturday: 9AM–4PM

Reviews

Armando Casillas Jr

Sep 11, 2022

Squirrels everywhere! The C.A.L.M. is exactly that. At a great price with an Awesome and very helpful staff. You can't ask for more.

Chechu “Tóxico” Bilbao

Sep 6, 2022

To pass the time without more

Jhonny Gonzalez

Aug 29, 2022

This is the best place for the all people, all kids love this

Rachel Kuchta

Aug 24, 2022

Stopped here on a whim in transit to Death Valley. Enjoyed a quick spin around outside viewing the adorable animals. Prepare yourself for the elements and save a few minutes for the gift shop. Staff was extremely nice, especially Caryl who recommended some other great stops nearby.

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Questions & Answers

Can you pay with cash?

Janeht Reyes-Rios | Sep 12, 2018
Joan Buddecke | Sep 12, 2018

Of course

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Can you bring food to the park

Charlie B Stoner Eatz | Sep 12, 2018
Bruce Brady | Sep 12, 2018

Yes. Tree shaded picnic tables are near the entrance.

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How much do you pay each person (aka kids to)

Millie Arenas | Sep 12, 2018
Angelina Anderson Baires | Sep 12, 2018

10 for adults 5 for kids (3-12)

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Can outside food be brought in to park?

Estella Ramirez | Sep 12, 2018
Shirley Cotton | Sep 12, 2018

Yes

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When the lights are over

DORI RAMOS | Sep 11, 2020
Efrain Garza | Sep 11, 2020

It ends on January 4.

How much dose it cost

Jackie Rocha | Sep 12, 2019
Elisha Bug | Sep 12, 2019

HOURS/PRICES Open Daily: 9am - 4pm Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Adults – $10 Seniors (60+) – $7 Children (3-12) – $5 Children under 3 – FREE United States Military/Veterans (w/ID) - FREE

Can you pay for admission with a credit/debit card?

Caiden Mello | Sep 12, 2018
JaMie CaithNess | Sep 12, 2018

Yup

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When does CALM decorate with lights

Dawn Kuhl | Sep 11, 2020
Silver Caro | Sep 11, 2020

You might want to call them for a better response as to when they set up those lights

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How many different animals are housed at CALM?

Alicia Bircumshaw | Sep 12, 2019
Eddie Garcia | Sep 12, 2019

I believe there is about 20-25 various animals, they offer a train ride and small kids playground landscaping is beautiful nice to spend about an 1:30-2hrs here, also a small picnic area available

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What’s the radio station?

Eduardo Rosales (Ricky) | Sep 11, 2021
Kendra Walker | Sep 11, 2021

90.3 I think they said. I volunteered out there and I think that's what it was they said. Sorry if it isn't

Do I need to make a reservation or can I go any day of the week?

Lourdes García | Sep 12, 2019
Michael O'Neill | Sep 12, 2019

No

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Do they open if its raining ?

Esmeralda Montes | Sep 12, 2019
Yi-An Lee | Sep 12, 2019

Yes

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When do calm lights end we would love to come see everything without all the extra stuff

Melody Frazier | Sep 12, 2019
The Gibbons Team | Sep 12, 2019

Yes January 5th is the last night and we are expecting rain unfortunately

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Are there wolves at the zoo?

Taya Kares | Sep 12, 2018
GirlyTodd | Sep 12, 2019

They've had coyotes & foxes but no wolves

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How much is admission.?

jose flores | Jun 13, 2022
Christina Blouir | Jun 13, 2022

$10 for an adult

Is the ocean room and reptile open?

Danette Prater | May 14, 2022
Poison Rationality | May 14, 2022

Reptile exhibit is but not the ocean room as of last weekend when I was there.

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Give the direction

Shailesh Sutaria | Feb 13, 2022
Dylan Payte | Feb 13, 2022

Alfred hwy near Hart park

Can you pay for admission with a credit card?

Kitty Hammond | Oct 16, 2021
Jenny B | Oct 16, 2021

Yes you can.

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How much is the train ride per person

Micheal L. Andress Lourenco | Sep 11, 2021
Edie Haney | Sep 11, 2021

The train costs $2 for a wristband, which gives you unlimited rides for the day. The train currently runs Saturdays and Sundays.

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Do you have room for 2 baby possums or do you know where I can find help with that?

Dawn Kuhl | Sep 11, 2021
Cherish Diaz | Sep 11, 2021

The California living museum would be happy to help u.

Can you bring a leashed dog?

CLB | Sep 11, 2021
Scott Lovell | Sep 11, 2021

Unfortunately no

Do you need advance tickets

Marcelo Orellana | Sep 11, 2021
Samantha Clark | Sep 11, 2021

No,you can purchase tickets at the door.

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when will they open again ?

monica nunez | Sep 11, 2021
California Living Museum | Sep 11, 2021

Saturday March 6, 2021

I paid for my ticket for the calm lights but don't have access to a printer can I just bring my mobile ticket

Angel Selby | Sep 11, 2021
Fernando Alvarez | Sep 11, 2021

Yes you can, or at least we did a month a go

How much to see Christmas lights

Tammy Rivss | Sep 11, 2021
Jason Maitland | Sep 11, 2021

Hi Tammy, please see CALM's website, www.calmzoo.org for prices and information.

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Is there motorized wheel chairs available for rent

Manny Ornelas | Sep 11, 2021
kim brown | Sep 11, 2021

No you'd have to bring one.

Are there foxes?

Kern County Response Videos | Sep 11, 2020
Caryl Tischbirek | Sep 11, 2020

Yes. Kit fox, red fox, island fox, gray fox, San joa quin fox.

Are they open ???

Ruthless Vic | Sep 11, 2020
Elizabeth Hall | Sep 11, 2020

Not yet :( I trusted Google the other day and drove there from Lake Isabella. Definitely call first!

Do they have stroller rental ?

Kim Klotz | Sep 11, 2020
Jayson | Sep 11, 2020

Yes. They are $10 for the day.

Are bikes allowed inside the park

Tommy McGrath | Sep 11, 2020
Patty Capella | Sep 11, 2020

No bikes.

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How can we go there at night if u guys close 4pm?

rodel angeles | Sep 11, 2020
rick alvarado | Sep 11, 2020

Yes it's open til 9 for the lights...

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How much is the entrance

Ramiro Inocencio | Sep 11, 2020
al mont | Sep 11, 2020

I think its 10 a person

Do you have wheelchairs available for use?

Nikki Westervelt | Sep 11, 2020
Jeffrey Woods | Sep 11, 2020

I don't think they do, but you can get around very well on a wheelchair

If I don’t have a military ID but have the paperwork can that be used as proof?

Anthony Garcia | Sep 12, 2019
Sherrie Woolsey | Sep 12, 2019

You can ware your uniform also

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How do you long in to membership

Rv “BIG DADDY” Jones | Sep 12, 2019
Nikki Westervelt | Sep 11, 2020

Membership lasts a year

How much is it

Joshua Dominguez | Sep 12, 2019
Efrain Garza | Sep 12, 2019

$5 for adults $3 for children and US Military are free with military ID.

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I have a baby hawk on my patio it can't fly. What do I do?

bobbie jones | Sep 12, 2019
Virginia Stevenson | Sep 12, 2019

Call them or animal rescue to come and get it. Unless there is a nest nearby then leave it alone

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What is the cost of the entrance

Rene Dominguez | Sep 12, 2019
Silver Caro | Sep 12, 2019

Sr. Dominguez vea abajo: HOURS/PRICES Open Daily: 9am - 4pm Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Adults – $10 Seniors (60+) – $7 Children (3-12) – $5 Children under 3 – FREE United States Military/Veterans (w/ID)

I have a hawk that needs saving.

Eric Cisneros | Sep 12, 2019
Silver Caro | Sep 12, 2019

Eric call them and see if they can help you.

Is it open on Memorial Day?

diegocruz199659 | Sep 12, 2019
Vaughn Griffeth | Sep 12, 2019

Yes, they will be open.

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Do you guys buy home pet ?

Marta Salgada | Sep 12, 2019
Michael O'Neill | Sep 12, 2019

It's a zoo.

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why are ther pictures from the night even though they close at 4

Ellie | Sep 12, 2019
Jason Zade | Sep 12, 2019

They have seasonal nighttime events there during some parts of the year.

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What time do you close, today?

Eric Herring | Sep 12, 2019
Christopher Castillo | Sep 12, 2019

4:00pm

What is the cost

Lupe Helms | Sep 12, 2019
Mike March | Sep 12, 2019

$10 per person We have a yearly membership. It's well worth it, because we can go to all of tbe museums in kern county. Like Buena vista museum, CALM, Pioneer village. And many others!

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Are you guys hiring?

Santos Garay | Sep 12, 2019
Irma Medina (Irma & Jose) | Sep 12, 2019

I believe it's still under the Kern County Superintendent of Schools you can contact them by phone or look them up on their online website and checkout for any open positions, but I would call first to make sure that CALM is still under KCSOS

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Can I apply for the memberships in person or do I have to print the paper and apply by mail?

Kyra McGinnis | Sep 12, 2019
RC Michoacán | Sep 12, 2019

You can also do it in person!

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How much is the fees for adult.

Diane Sein | Sep 12, 2019
Frankie Contreras | Sep 12, 2019

Adults 12 $ YOUTH Teens 10$ seniors 10$ kids 6 kids under 3 free

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How much to see the lights grandparents and a4yr old and a3yr old?

Irene Diaz | Sep 12, 2019
Lynda Champlin | Sep 12, 2019

Have not priced

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Is Santa there for pictures?

Suzanne Mason | Sep 12, 2019
GirlyTodd | Sep 12, 2019

During holiday lights, YES! That's where my kids met Santa for the last 2 years

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How much is the Christmas light show with a kern county museum membership

Jenny Johnston | Sep 12, 2019
GirlyTodd | Sep 12, 2019

It's half price of their regular fees

Can you walk your dog's through CALM?

Tiffany Sires | Sep 12, 2019
Darren Willis | Sep 12, 2019

No pets.

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How much is parking?

jacob silacci | Sep 12, 2019
Vee LG | Sep 12, 2019

It's free.

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Is it open Sunday

Jackie Rocha | Sep 12, 2019
Jennifer Atkinson | Sep 12, 2019

Yes

Do they have places to buy snacks?

Sandra Eshelman | Sep 12, 2019
Melanie Justice | Sep 12, 2019

The vending machine for the sodas are 1.50 and they accept credit cards.They have some small snacks in the gift shop like chips and candy for $1.00 - $1.50.I hope this helps you out.I was just there today with my family for a field trip and got all the prices for everything.

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how much does it cost

Kathy Heigl | Sep 12, 2018
SHAY RANGEL | Sep 12, 2018

ADULTS-10.00 SENIORS-(60+)-7.00 CHILDREN (3-12) 5.00 CHILDREN UNDER 3-FREE MILITARY/VETERANS -WITH ID-FREE

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DO YOU HAVE JELLY FISH?

Alicia Aleman | Sep 12, 2018
Jesse Hernandez | Sep 12, 2018

They have a wide variety of jellyfish

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How many miles from 905 Baldwin Road Bakersfield California 2 Bakersfield Zoo

Elizabeth Brown | Sep 12, 2018
Chris Robb | Sep 12, 2019

16 miles

I have foster children with physiological problems and I have a certified service dog (4 1/2 pnds) can she come in?

Catalina Ornelas | Sep 12, 2018
Darleen Jehnsen | Sep 12, 2018

Service dogs are welcome. They are usually on leash and have some form of jacket or identification.

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Do they still show christmas lights

Barbie Bradbury | Sep 12, 2018
Alejandro Calderon | Sep 12, 2018

Till the 1st next year

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What is price of tickets

Mahesh Kundal | Sep 12, 2018
Alejandro Calderon | Sep 12, 2018

6 dollars per person or get the family membership 50 dollars per one year

Can teens work at calm?

amy chavez | Sep 12, 2018
Alejandro Calderon | Sep 12, 2018

They can volunteer but they need an adult supervision

How much does it cost

Victor Santana | Sep 12, 2018
S L | Sep 12, 2018

HOURS/PRICES Open Daily: 9am - 4pm Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Adults – $10 Seniors (60+) – $7 Children (3-12) – $5 Children under 3 – Free Military/Veterans (w/ID) - FREE Group rates are available with a minimum 1-2 week advanced reservation for groups of 20+

Is the train ride free?

cody Rogers | Sep 12, 2018
Tall Mr. Robb | Sep 12, 2018

Train ride is sometimes free at special events, but usually $1.

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When does the zoo start the Christmas lights? What are the hours?

Roberta Hiebert | Sep 12, 2018
Martin Cardenas | Sep 12, 2018

Check their official website on their calendar of not just wait till december

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How much is admission?

Vivian Compus | Sep 12, 2018
Fredo | Sep 12, 2018

Adults - $10 Children (3-12)- $5 Seniors (+60) - $7 Under 3yrs Free

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