Enclosures #3 and #4
The work on Enclosures #3 and 4 continues, although we probably will not use them for quite a while. The curators are working to complete the new platforms. Curators Seth,…
Updates about the ABR rehabilitation facility, including ongoing construction projects
Work in Enclosure #4
It rained today, but luckily the curators did their work in Enclosure 4 before the rain. The rain and warm weather is good for some critters, like this Eastern Narrow-mouthed…
Many Jobs Well Done!
Enclosures #1 and #2 are just about finished. All the curators have worked hard. After learning the finer points of weaving hammocks, using just the Kevlar firehose skin, they have…
Work in Enclosure #3
The curators have moved on to Wild Enclosure #3, and will do the same things they did previously in #1 and #2. Curator Seth dismantles the firehose hammock in Enclosure…
The History of ABR’s Buildings
Th evolution of The Cub Nursery, Cub House, and Hartley House is explained in this video, which tells of the rationale for divided pens and doors. The reasons are clear…
Next Up – Enclosures #3 and 4
Now that Enclosures #1 and 2 are ready for bears, the curators have moved on to #3 and 4. Curator Jamie removes platforms and hammock. Note his use of ear…
Spring at ABR!
Spring has arrived with its usual show of beauty. Things are greening up nicely. . The dogwoods are lovely. Black cherry trees are in bloom. Sweetgums, too, are blooming now.…
Video – Update by Curators Greg and Tory
We haven’t had an update like this for a while, so we are happy to present this one. Curator Greg demonstrates the enrichment items in Enclosure #1 and joins Tory…
Curators, Wildlife Visitors, Cams, and Inventions
Today we share photos about the facility, featuring curators and resident wildlife. Curators Katrina and Seth found a black rat snake. It is a good snake that helps with rodent…
Enrichment and Baby Goats
The curators removed all of the fire hose enrichment items, like hammocks,etc. when they started their work on the Wild Enclosures. But the plan was to replace them with new…