Bear Camp

Join keepers during Bear Camp weekend to learn more about camping safely with wildlife.

Saturday, May 20
11:30 am - Raccoons
1:30 pm - Black bears (unsafe camp sites)

Sunday, May 21
11:30 am - Raccoons
1:30 pm - Grizzly bears (bear safe canisters)

The stars of Bear Camp will be grizzlies Hawthorne and Huckleberry, and black bears Benton and Fern, who will be showcased each day in keeper chats, feedings and the incredibly popular camp-site 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.

Our partners at Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW), Conservation Northwest and Defenders of Wildlife will be joining us throughout the weekend! They will help dispel myths and provide more information on living and recreating with wildlife.

For the younger crowds (and those young at heart) there will be crafting materials for bear ears and paws. In the meantime, download our official Bear Camp coloring page and get creative!