Alonzo, Skipper and Cecilia Bear
We have an update about the three yearlings named in the title. Alonzo Bear (#249) was pacing in his Acclimation Pen. Since he had finished his meds, the curator released…
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Yearling Bears in the Morning
We have some rather amusing photos to share today. Most of the bears in Wild Enclosure #1 were in a den when the curator came with a food delivery. Proving…
Bears with Winter Coats
Bears grow guard hairs in winter that provide an extra layer of protection against the weather. Some of our yearling bears are noticeably fluffier-looking due to the winter coats. Something…
Bear #250!
We received another yearling bear in need. This is the 250th bear to be cared for at ABR and she is nicknamed Cecilia. Cecilia Bear was rescued and brought by…
Bailey and Clarence Bear’s Big Day
As we have said before, it’s always a big day when a little bear moves out into one of the Wild Enclosures. This is the last move within ABR; the…
How are They Doing?
The answer to the question posed in the title is “Very well!” All of the yearlings are doing well, eating, growing, and doing what they should be doing as yearling…
ABR Bear #249 Arrives!
The weather was turning nasty with snow, sleet, and rain in the forecast. But a dedicated TWRA officer went out to rescue an orphaned, malnourished yearling and bring the little…
Happy Valentine’s Day!
At ABR our valentines are the twenty-five little yearling bears at the facility. We have some photos to share, starting with our “Valentine card,” featuring Shelby Bear. Shelby shows off…
Yearlings Today
All of our twenty-five yearling bears are doing well. The curators have moved Clarence Bear and Bailey Bear into Acclimation Pens. Their smaller pens were “getting on their nerves” –…
Yearlings are Eager Eaters
We have several photos of different yearling bears today. Most of them were eating pears, peanuts, or other bear favorites when their pictures were taken. We have mentioned before that…