Bear Camp
May 16 - 17, 2026 9:30AM - 5:00PM
Free with admission or membership.
Bear Camp
Join keepers during Bear Camp weekend to learn more about camping safely with wildlife! See the full list of Keeper Chats below.
The stars of Bear Camp will be grizzlies Hawthorne and Huckleberry, and black bears Benton and Fern.
Bears will be showcased each day in keeper chats and feedings. Plus, don't miss the incredibly popular campsite demonstration for the black bears. In between, all four bears will be their usual adorable selves: splashing in their pools, climbing logs, foraging, or just soaking up the sun.
For the younger crowds (and those young at heart) there will be crafting materials to make your own bear ears and paws. In the meantime, download our official Bear Camp coloring page and get creative!
Coloring PageMake your own bird feeder during your visit, put your nose to the test to see if you can smell like a bear, and learn to eat like a bear by finding local foods!
Keeper Chats & Animal Enrichments
| What | When & Where |
|---|---|
| Watch black bears Benton and Fern show their curiosity in an "unsafe" campsite enrichment | Saturday 11:30 a.m. at the black bear habitat |
| See raccoons Hickory and Bluebell enjoy a picnic themed enrichment | Saturday 1:30 p.m. at the raccoon habitat |
| Catch our skunks Sundew and Marigold exploring a tiny tent setup | Sunday 11:30 a.m. at the skunk habitat |
| Gaze at grizzly bears Hawthorne and Huckleberry as they interact with bear-safe cannisters | Sunday 1:30 p.m. at the grizzly bear habitat |