Behind the scenes

BEARS EXPERIENCE

explore our gentle giants

Explore behind the scenes as we celebrate the bears, we share our planet with.

Each day 7 days a week all year long in every possible type of weather, Safari Niagara’s devoted Animal Care Team works diligently to ensure our animals receive the best possible care. Join us for a behind the scenes tour as keepers explain some of the trials and tribulations facing them daily as they care for these noble creatures.

While exploring behind the scenes with our bears, learn more about the decline in global populations, the change in historic geographic regions and the adaptability bears are known for in order to survive. Learn the importance of education that reduces the number of bear and human conflicts. Experience these “gentle giants” in an intimate way, while understanding their nutritional needs during seasonal changes, their intelligence, and even family dynamics.

Bear populations worldwide have been reduced dramatically. Today 8 bear species remain. Safari Niagara is home to 2 species of bears. American Black bears and the Syrian Brown bear, a relatively small subspecies of Brown bear. Come join us as we celebrate the bears we share our planet with.

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meet willy

Date of Birth	Age	Sex	Species
January 15, 2002	21	Male	Syrian Brown Bear

a close up of brown bear at interactive zoo experience niagara

a brown bear is swimming in a body of water at a niagara animal exhibit

meet johny

Date of Birth	Age	Sex	Species
January 15, 2002	21	Male	Syrian Brown Bear

meet bertha

Date of Birth	Age	Sex	Species
June 18, 1999	24	Female	North American Black Bear

a close up of black bear at interactive zoo experience niagara

meet belzy

Date of Birth	Age	Sex	Species
May 1, 2015	8	Male	North American Black Bear

meet Ben jr.

Date of Birth	Age	Sex	Species
May, 2015	8	Male	North American Black Bear

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List of Services

PLEASE NOTE

Experiences run approximately 35-45 minutes in length
Experiences limited to a maximum of six people
Minimum age to experience tour is 6 years old.
Children must be supervised at all times – they will not be permitted to move about without the parent at arms reach
Space is limited and reservations are required to avoid disappointment
Payment is due upon booking.

Seven (7) day cancellation policy – if a tour is cancelled within seven (7) days of reservation date a refund will NOT be given.
Tours run rain or shine
Safari Niagara reserves the right to change an experience due to circumstances out of our control such as an animal’s health, exhibit maintenance, etc
Photos & video are not permitted at all times of your tour and only allowed at the zookeepers discretion.
Photos can be taken outside but not in barn areas
Admission to Safari Niagara is an additional cost

WILDLIFE AWAITS YOU

Embark on a captivating journey of connection and wonder as you get to know the animals at Safari Niagara. Prepare to be moved, amazed, and inspired by the fascinating world of wildlife that awaits you. Join us for a behind the scenes tour and let Willy, Johny, Bertha, Belzy and Ben Jr. steal your heart as you stand next to one of the world’s most iconic species.

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