Winter Hours Through March
(or until the bears leave their dens)
Saturdays Only 10am - 3pm
or by appointment anytime for
groups of 3 or more

Special Holiday Hours
   Dec 21 - Jan 6 daily 10am - 4pm
(except Christmas)
Feb 1 - Feb 10 daily 10am -4pm
(Winter Fest Week)

Located 1 mile west of Ely on Hwy 169

Address:
1926 Hwy 169
Ely, Minnesota  55731

Phone: 218-365-7879

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      What you will find at the Bear Center:

• Live bears, including Minnesota's largest bear, in a natural forest setting

• Hands-on activity area for children

• Dozens of educational video clips show how wild bears live around Ely

• Theatre featuring the best in bear documentaries

• Bear Necessities Gift shop
   

      Learn from videos of wild bears:

• Are black bears the dangerous animals we’ve always thought?

• What if I see a bear?

• How can I live or camp in bear country?

• Easy ways to deter bears

• Meanings of black bear vocalizations and body language

Admission:
Adults and teens $8.50
Seniors (60+) $7.00
Children 3-12 $4.50, children under 3 admitted free
Members admitted free
Call for group rates (15 or more) 218-365-7879

Black bear mounted in a natural pose

Grizzly mounted with an unnatural snarl