BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- The California Living Museum (CALM) will be closed Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving, but invites visitors out the following day, Friday, Nov. 27 for a free admission and a chance to help stockpile food for the animals on Feast for the Beasts Day.

CALM, located between Hart Park and Lake Ming in northeast Bakersfield, will be open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and each visitor will be admitted for free in exchange for one of the following food donations to the animals:

3 lbs. pecans, walnuts, almonds and/or unshelled peanuts (all without salt or flavoring)

5 lbs. frozen mixed vegetables

2 lb. jar of peanut butter, jam or honey

2 lbs. dried fruit (raisins, apricots, banana chips, etc.)

5 lbs. yams or sweet potatoes (uncooked)

5 lb. bag of IAMS dog food in the green or blue bag

5 lb. bag of wild birdseed

3 boxes of Ziploc® freezer bags (quart or gallon)

2-1/2 oz. boxes of Honey Bunches of O’s, Cheerios, Fruit Loops, Honeycomb and/or Frosted Mini Wheats

$20 gift card from any pet, grocery, hardware or office supply store will admit two adults and two children

“Everything on this list is vitally needed and helps keep the ever-rising food costs down,” said CALM Director Tom Anspach. “Feast for the Beasts is a wonderful tradition that officially begins the holiday season at CALM.”

CALM is located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy., in northeast Bakersfield between Lake Ming and Hart Park. Check www.calmzoo.org for more information.