A couple of weeks ago we went to
Fortress of the Bear for their family event (free admission) to visit the facility and see what it's really all about. It's a bear sanctuary, of sorts, designed to permanently house two very special bears, but also to give a temporary home to any bear that is captured due to residential concern or that is rescued with injury. The enclosures are made from two abandoned water clarifying tanks, each 3/4 acre in size. The bears are fed outdated produce, baked goods, and dairy products that are donated by the local grocery stores, a donation that reportedly saves the city and businesses more than $10,000/year in waste disposal. There are plans for a museum and gift shop and there are already a good number of volunteers that proudly serve the cause. They have a snack shop and a petting zoo, and are doing everything they can to educate people about the diminishing bruin population.
And now PICTURES!
Porter and the miniature pony
Seren, Porter, and Stephen peeking in on the petting zoo animals
Miniature pony & sheep
Seren petting goats
Temporary residents
Temporary habitat for fostered bears
Permanent residents
Showing off
"Wave and say hi!"
Permanent habitat
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