Ely, Minnesota: North American Bear Center
- Address:
- 1926 Hwy 169, Ely, MN
- Directions:
- One mile west of Ely, on the south side of Hwy 1/169.
- Hours:
- Summer daily 9-7, fewer hours and days off-season. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 218-365-7879
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Through viewing windows, or from a balcony, see black bears frolic in an enclosed forest and pond. Unlike earlier bear attractions, this place tries hard to please everybody, including the bears.
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Everything you ever wanted to know about bears. Observe several live black bears roaming the enclosed grounds. Very educational. Hours of operation vary with the season.
[Kirwin Osborn, 08/24/2023]If you go around 12:30, the guide said you can watch Lucky wash in the lake.
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