CALM to host 3rd Annual Breakfast with the Bears
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Living Museum is set to host its third annual Breakfast with the Bears event in late June.
The event is scheduled for June 29 at the California Living Museum starting at 7:30 a.m., according to officials.
During the event, guests are invited to join the bears at the bear enclosure for juice and Smith's Bakery doughnuts. CALM bears Cinnamon and Louie are scheduled to enjoy treats and enrichment items at 8 a.m.
Entry to the Breakfast with the Bears, juice and doughnut are complimentary with the purchase of normal admission.
Click here to purchase a ticket in advance.
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