Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animal Services, Animals, Protection of Endangered Species

Mission: The Bear Care Group creates and enhances communication, cooperation and education among international bear care professionals by organizing bear care programs, publications and resources focused on advancing and sharing information on bear behavior, husbandry, enrichment, training, veterinary care and other topics to further global bear welfare and conservation efforts.

Results: The Bear Care Group has taught hundreds of bear care professionals from sanctuaries, bear rehabilitation for release facilities, and zoos in countries such as China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Romania, Denmark, USA, and Canada.

Target demographics: The Bear Care Group creates and enhances communication, cooperation and education among international bear care professionals by organizing bear care programs, publications and resources focused on advancing and sharing information on bear behavior, husbandry, enrichment, training, veterinary care and other topics to further global bear welfare and conservation efforts.

Direct beneficiaries per year: Last year, we directly helped bear care professionals around the world to better the quality of care for the bears in their care at sanctuaries, bear rehabilitation facilities, and zoos. We worked closely with zoos and sanctuaries in Romania to improve the quality of life for captive bears in eastern Europe.

Geographic areas served: International

Programs: Teaching forums, problem-solving workshops, hands-on practicums, and written materials.