Hops Bear Returns to the Wild!
After our review of the ABR life of Hops Bear, who was the first cub to be admitted to ABR this year (in early April 2021) today’s post will tell…
The Final Cub Release!
If you’ve been keeping track of the many releases during the past week, you probably realize that there is one more cub who hasn’t been mentioned. It’s Hops Bear, who…
Cosmo’s Surprise!
On December 9th, Cosmo and Lemon Drop were released, and during their exit exams, it was revealed, much to everyone’s surprise, that Cosmo is a girl! As you know, Cosmo…
Released – Barley and Bourbon Bear!
Two boys from Kentucky were released on December 8th. We’ll take a look back at their days at ABR. The curators have been busy these past few days, and our…
Released – Prost, Cheers, and India Bear!
We told you about the release of brothers Stout and Porter Bear; next it was time for Prost and his sister Cheers, along with India Bear to go back to…
Two Cubs Released!
As we knew would happen, the cub releases have begun. The first two cubs to be released were the last to arrive, in October. Stout and Porter Bear are brothers…
Acclimation Pen Treats
As the Acclimation Pens have been opened to allow the cubs to enter at will, the curators have also laced these pens with tempting morsels. We are having issues with…
Bud Bear – Scratch and Stretch
As you know, Bud Bear had a broken front leg (or “arm”) that was set at the UT College of Veterinary Medicine. His recent visit to recheck the injury showed…
Preparations
Preparations for what? For the release of our cubs – at least for ten of them. The curators have met with the wildlife officers from Kentucky and Tennessee about potential…
A Special Post!
If you have followed ABR for a few months, you probably remember when a homeowner in nearby Sevier County discovered a bear family denning under the house. The three tiny…