Visit CALM

DIRECTIONS:

The California Living Museum, CALM, is located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield, California, USA.

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From Downtown Bakersfield: Take 23rd/24th Street (one way, east); it becomes Highway 178. Continue on 178 for approximately 5 miles. Next, there is a Chevron Food Mart; one mile passed the food mart is a stop light. Turn left (north) onto Alfred Harrell Hwy. On the right side of the road is a sign "Zoo 3 Miles".  There is a stop sign after 2 miles. After accelerating from your complete stop, proceed 1 mile farther. CALM is on the right (north) side of the road. There is a large "CALM" sign at the turn-in. Drive into the parking lot and park toward the zoo entrance.

Coming from Hwy. 58 West, Tehachapi: Well before you enter Bakersfield, exit Hwy 58 at Commanche Road, turn right to head north. The drive through the orchards along Commanche is winding and scenic; drive carefully. Commanche Road meets Hwy 178 at a signal light. On a green light, proceed through the intersection where the name of the road changes to Alfred Harrell Hwy.  Follow the sign, "Zoo 3 miles", to CALM.   Turn right immediately after the "CALM" sign, park and enter the zoo.

Having problems?
Contact us by phone 661-872-2256.

HOURS:

CALM is open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  
Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Admissions and the gift store close at 4:30 p.m.
Winter hours: November 1st through January 31st, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Admissions and gift store close at 3:30 p.m.

ADMISSION PRICES:

Adults $7
Seniors $5
Students with ID $4
Children 3-17 years old $4
Children under 3 years of age are still admitted at no charge.
Group rates are available with a minimum 2 week advanced reservation.

GROUP EVENTS:

Have you ever wanted to party with the animals? You can join the animals at the zoo for your next group event! Receptions, banquets, picnics, meetings and weddings. Packages are available.  Call 661-871-1822.

THINGS TO CONSIDER:

  • To make the most of your visit we suggest you allow approximately two hours.
  • Strollers are available at no charge.
  • Wheelchairs for the elderly or disabled are available at no charge.
  • During the summer months it is also advisable for you to plan your visit in the morning when it is cool or as early in the day as possible when the animals are inclined to be more active.
  • A little cold outside?  You can spend time inside the reptile house, raptor exhibit's viewing room and explore the displays and exhibits in the education center.
  • Snacks are available for purchase in the gift store. Drinks are available from vending machines.  You may bring your lunch to eat at any of the picnic tables around the zoo. Do NOT feed any of the animals. Please use the trash containers for your garbage and discard your plastic drink bottles in the "recycle can".

CONTACT US:

Phone - (661) 872-CALM (2256)
Fax - (661) 872-2205
Email - dekroeger@kern.org




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