Contact Info
12541 Nett Lake Road, P.O. Box 77
Orr, MN 55771
Orr, MN 55771
- Phone 1:
- 218-757-0172
Description
Without a doubt, this is the best place in North America to observe and photograph wild black bears!
Operated by The American Bear Association, the Sanctuary is comprised of many habitats: aspen forests, cedar swamps, marshes, beaver ponds, a primary stream, and meadows.
Visitors observe and learn about the elusive black bear from naturalists that answer questions and explain bear behavior as it happens. Our raised observation deck gives visitors a 360 degree view of forest and meadow.
Hours + Fees
Season:
May 26, 2014 - Sep 3, 2014
Details
Additional Details:
Other Date Information
Additional Date Information: Open Tuesday through Sunday; closed Mondays except for holidays; Visitors may arrive between 5pm-8pm and stay on the viewing deck until dusk. Please note that because of our open viewing deck, the sanctuary must close during inclement weather.
Green Practices
Desc of Green Practices in Place: Much of our bear food is donated from companies that would have otherwise just thrown the food away, we re-use packaging materials, we recycle whatever we can, and our volunteers keep water and electricity consumption to a bare minimum.
Waste Reduction/Reuse/Recycling
Water Conservation/Wastewater Mgmt Plan
Energy Efficiency/Conservation
Attraction Attributes
Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more
Additional Date Information: Open Tuesday through Sunday; closed Mondays except for holidays; Visitors may arrive between 5pm-8pm and stay on the viewing deck until dusk. Please note that because of our open viewing deck, the sanctuary must close during inclement weather.
Green Practices
Desc of Green Practices in Place: Much of our bear food is donated from companies that would have otherwise just thrown the food away, we re-use packaging materials, we recycle whatever we can, and our volunteers keep water and electricity consumption to a bare minimum.
Waste Reduction/Reuse/Recycling
Water Conservation/Wastewater Mgmt Plan
Energy Efficiency/Conservation
Attraction Attributes
Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more
