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Bear Awareness Week 2024

Dates: 5/19/2024 - 5/25/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Daily
Price: Included with Admission

Join us for Bear Awareness Week as we celebrate on May 25, 2024!

Bears are important links in food webs and help to maintain populations of other species through predation. With the use of conservation and bear management efforts, such as research, wildlife protection, and habitat restoration, we can ensure healthy and sustainable bear populations. 

Learn More about Bears and their Conservation!

Schedule of Events (included with regular admission):

Sunday, May 19:

10:00-12:00: Teddy Bear check-ups in the Bear Area

11:00: Keeper chat @ Bears

Saturday, May 25:

10:00-12:00: Awareness table with interactive activities and bear-themed exploration station in front plaza

11:00: Keeper chat @ Bears

And don't miss this great opportunity to discover our latest exhibit - DRAGON KINGDOM!

* Please confirm directly with the promoter or box office to ensure event details have not changed.

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