2026 – Black and Grizzly Bear Tour

Tour Details

Tour Dates: March 14 (Sold Out), April 25,  June 6, July 25, October 3 (Sold Out)
Please note: private tours may be scheduled year-round.

Tour Time and Meeting Place: 1:30 p.m.; Guests meet at the Grizzly Bear Habitat.

Minimum Age: 10 years  – A paying adult must accompany any child younger than 16.

Tour Overview:  This tour usually ends around 2:45 p.m. Guests go behind the scenes with zookeepers to observe how they train and interact with both bear species. Keepers will discuss their role in providing behavioral enrichment activities to the bears and how they evaluate the success of these activities.  Guests may not take photographs during this tour.

ADA Status: This public tour is Not ADA-accessible, but some ADA accommodations can be made for guests who purchase a private tour. Visit the 2025 Private Tour page to learn more.

Our Commitment to Safety

Safety Notes: To accommodate the needs of our guests and staff, we limit the number of people attending this tour to 10.

Guests may not approach or try to touch any of the Zoo’s bears and must follow the keepers’ and guides’ instructions on where to stand during the presentations. We want to do all we can to keep everyone safe and ensure that our bears remain comfortable and stress-free during the programming.

Important Health and Safety Restrictions

Tour Specifics: This tour is available year-round. No minimum temperature is required, but the bears tend to be less active during the winter months.