Cubby Nursery Campaign
We have an empty building. Here it is : ABR wants to turn this building into a much-needed CUBBY NURSERY. It will…
Just before release –
Here are two photos that were taken not long before the recent release of 16 yearlings from the Wild Side. We love the one of the bear peeking through the…
16 ABR bears go home to the wild!
Thursday, April 12 was a BIG day at ABR. TWRA officers came to prepare as many bears as possible for their wild releases. As they evaluated the 22 yearlings still…
Two more photos from the Wild Side
The warmer, sunnier spring weather has made the bears in the Wild Side more active. These yearlings are about ready for their own “second chance at a wild life.” More…
More releases!
On April 10th, two more ABR bears were released back into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Two females, Parker and Bella, were admitted on March 2nd. Each of them…
Photos from the Wild Side
The pleasant weather has brought the Wild Side bears out into the fresh air. They are busy climbing trees and having fun while waiting for their own turn at a…
Photos from the Wild Side – 2
Looking at these bears, you would never know that they were so small just a few months ago. Each of these yearling cubs now weighs at least 40-50 pounds, we…
ABR website revision!
NEWS FLASH! The ABR website has been revised and updated! We have needed this for a long time, and a volunteer has made the necessary changes to the long-dormant website. We…
Two more releases!
Today, April 9th, two more of the ABR yearling bears were released into their new, wild habitat to have a second chance at a wild life. We are happy to…
ABR in the news!
Recently, The Blount County Daily Times had a great article about ABR and our bears. Read it here. There is a photo of one of the bears, and links to…