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On this date in 2015, it cost
$20 for the two RV Gypsies to park their car, and for an additional
fee of $10 the two RV Gypsies got to go inside the bear's cage and feed
a black bear while the attendant used Karen Duquette's own camera to
take a couple of photos.
On this date in 2015, even though there was nobody else waiting in
line, YET Karen and Lee Duquette were RUSHED into the cage, photos were
taken, and they were QUICKLY ushered out. Karen Duquette barely blinked
and it was a done deal. But still, it was a unique experience. (And
in all fairness, safety might be a reason for the rush, after all these
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Below: The Bear Ranch
was a healthy walk about and not a drive-thru. However, they did offer
a trolley for the elderly and large groups. (again, everything is
subject to change as time passes)
There was an elevated platform located at each of the habitats. The
platforms offered Lee and Karen Duquette "a birds' eye view"
of the bears, their surroundings, at great locations to see the bears
at their daily 4:00 p.m. feeding time. |
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Below: Two black bears growling at each
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Below: Another black bear |
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Below: As Lee and Karen Duquette
walked to the other habitats, there were lots of ant holes on the ground,
as shown below.
Karen noticed one bear staying in a corner of its habitat and repeatedly
walking in a very small circle. She asked an attendant why the bear
was doing that, and she was told that the bear was rescued from a place
that kept it in a small cage and it just did NOT realize it now had
freedom. How sad! |
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Bear Facts:
Although most Black Bears are black in color; they can be white, whitish-blue, creamy -white, cinnamon, chocolate, or reddish brown.
Black bears can climb trees, swim, and travel 25-35 miles per hour at short stretches. They are an average weight of 300-400 pounds as adults. |
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Below: Because Karen Duquette
has seen several bears in the WILD (Black and Grizzly), she was NOT
overly impressed with seeing bears in enclosed habitats, so she did
not take many photos. However, it was an unique experience to touch
and feed the bear, even though it happened so quickly. The two RV Gypsies
tell everyone to do things like this at their own risk. Nothing in life
(or on this website) is ever guaranteed to be safe. |
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