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Visitor tip
Don't miss the touch tank at the aquarium with the educator present - visitors consistently highlight this as a memorable interactive experience with engaging fun facts about sea creatures
Visitor tip
Visit the tide pool near the gift shop, a hidden gem that many first-time visitors overlook despite being a beautiful and peaceful attraction
Visitor tip
The gift shop offers penny-crushing machines, which visitors report becomes a fun road trip tradition - bring coins for this souvenir activity
About California Living Museum (CALM)
Museum exploring California's diverse flora & fauna, with a reptile house & botanical gardens.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
- Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday, 9am - 4pm
- Admission
- Adults $12, Children (3-12) $8, Under 3 FREE
- Military/Veterans
- FREE admission
What visitors say
We discovered California Living Museum from a map advertisement at Orange Grove RV Resort, and we’re so glad we did! The aquarium was a highlight, especially the touch tank and the wonderful educator who taught how to interact with the…
This place is awesome. Some of the animals look like injured rescues that are healthy clean well loved. All the cages were spotless and had more than enough room and activities inside. The kit fox was animated and loved having visitors.
A hidden gem! It's so peaceful and the landscape is beautiful. If you're interested in seeing some of California's local wildlife and supporting their work, I highly recommend it! Also, if you do go, don't forget to visit the tide pool…
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Did You Know?
- California Living Museum features a touch tank aquarium exhibit with interactive educational programming where visitors can directly interact with sea creatures under expert guidance
- The museum offers free admission to all United States Military and Veterans, demonstrating a commitment to veteran community engagement
- CALM features a California condor exhibit that allows visitors to learn about and observe this critically endangered species native to California
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