A Move for Boudreaux
The move was unexpected – sort of. The curators thought it would be good for the cubs in Wild Enclosures #1 and #2 to have access to both enclosures, so…
Checking on the Bears
Wild Enclosure #2: the Trio (Bentley, Dandelion, Jessamine) and the new girls (Bluebelle, Marigold) are sharing the enclosure, but so far have not made contact. Both groups of cubs are…
All Cubs Outside
Our two most recent orphaned cubs, Bluebelle and Marigold, were admitted on July 5th. As we posted then, they were in the Acclimation Pen for Wild Enclosure #2, where the…
In the Wild Enclosures
With everyone in Wild Enclosures, we can see what they are doing thanks to the enclosure cams. ABR photographer Ken LaValley came by thinking he’d get photos of the Trio…
Two More Bear Cubs!
On July 5th, TWRA officers rescued a cub who survived an accident that killed her mother near Gatlinburg. She is ABR Bear #296 and is nicknamed Bluebelle Bear. Later that…
Another Moving Day
July 4th was truly Independence Day for the three bear cubs in Acclimation Pen #2! They left the pen for their Wild Enclosure – a big adventure. This release was…
Update on Bears
The Party of Five are doing well in their Wild Enclosure. They have adjusted to the new space and are taking advantage of the amenities. Our photographer of record, Ken…
Moving Day for 5 Cubs!
Video update! We’ve been saying that the cubs would soon be moving to Wild Enclosures, and on Monday, July 1st it happened for the “Party of Five” in the Cub…
Eight Bear Cubs
Because the yearlings were hidden in the underbrush, this post will focus on the eight cubs. Can’t blame Sweetie, Daffodil, and Iris for remaining in the cooler foliage where they…
A Morning at ABR
Morning starts with breakfast for cubs. The three cubs in Acclimation Pen #2 enjoy their breakfast, also. We switch out to Wild Enclosure #3, where the yearlings have spent the…