Final Preparations for Bud Bear

Posted on   January 15, 2022
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Category  :  Bear Feature Stories & Photos

The date for Bud Bear’s release was set, and preparations were being made. It’s not as difficult to prepare for the release of one bear as it was a few weeks ago to prepare for the releases of ten cubs! This day was pleasant and sunny.

This morning, Bud sat on the grass, enjoying the sunshine.
The curators closed the gate to the Acclimation Pen while Bud was in another part of the enclosure.
Curators Tom and Bailey made repairs to the resting platform.
When the gate was lifted, Bud came inside to eat.

His caboose has achieved very satisfactory curvature!
As usual, Bud checked to see if the door was open (as usual, it wasn’t).
Bud headed up to the resting platform. He climbs very well with no trace of his injury.
Bud sat on the platform, looking out.
Bud noticed that there was something different about the platform.
Bud didn’t stay long before he headed out into the enclosure again.
He went outside to roam.
Bud spent his last night at ABR on his daybed.
He was up at 8:00 in the morning.
The curators had put treats out in the Acclimation Pen for Bud.

The stage was set for the final act – the workup and release of our yearling, Bud Bear. Stay tuned.