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Bear Den Zoo & Petting Farm

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Bear Den Zoo & Petting Farm

The Bear Den Zoo and Petting Farm is : Education, Conservation, and Preservation. We have on Exhibit some of the most amazing exotic, farm, and wildlife.
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Open during the week by appointment for tour groups

08/26/2024

Tuesday August 27th we will be closed due to heat. Stay cool everyone!

08/25/2024

For the safety of the animals and staff we are closing early today due to the heat. Closing at 230pm, sorry for any inconvenience.

08/15/2024

I tell people the story about Ted VS the chipmunk all the time. This is just a few seconds of his terrifying encounter.

08/07/2024

Patagonian Cavies meditate before we open today 11-3

07/30/2024

Life imitating art. Thank you Laura Schiller for the beautiful rock!

07/27/2024

Our baby Tenrecs are up for adoption. PM us for details.

07/25/2024

Knox saw cherries for the first time today. He was amazed and had to get a closer look, then a little sniff and a tiny lick. That’s when he opened his mouth as wide as he possible could and picked it up. It was obviously too big to eat so he just put it back. Also, he doesn’t eat food yet so he spit it out and took a nap.

07/23/2024

We are open today for as long as the weather allows us!

07/21/2024

Dundee is not sure what to make of his new friend. It didn’t take long before he gave it a big hug! Open today 11-4

07/20/2024

Since it was a beautiful evening we decided to take a hayride since we don’t get to do it very often ourselves; and we found this adorable taken of love sketched on the wagon. ❤️

07/19/2024

Andy clearly isn’t a fan of this seasoning. Stop by today 7-19 from 11 to 3 and see what Andy does like.

07/16/2024

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1CT07QRY89RNV?ref_=wl_share

We have had a number of guest ask how they can support us and the animals. We have their needs covered but their wants are another thing. We like to have enrichment items available for the animals to reduce boredom and keep their minds sharp. Sometimes it’s as simple as a box and other times we construct puzzles so the animals have to figure out how to get to the treat. This Amazon Wish list contains some items we use and some items we would love to use. Some items get moved around to multiple animals since the sense of smell is always used by animals. We add and remove things from the list all the time so if you would like to contribute to their entertainment we would be extremely grateful. Thank you for caring.

07/13/2024

Saturday July 13th we will be open at 11am.
Sunday July 14th Due to the high heat index we will be closed for the safety of our animals and staff.

07/12/2024

They’re waiting for you! Friday 11-3

07/10/2024

Millie is one of the sweetest fawns ever. She’s become so comfortable with our visitors thanks to all of your patience and kindness towards her. Lily is a bit more shy but is coming around nicely. They are very interested in the feed bags but are still too young for that. Hopefully we have good weather on the way for tomorrow, Friday and the weekend!

07/08/2024

🐝Some interesting facts about bees 🐝

Here are 20 interesting facts about the importance of honey and bees:

1. Did you know that honey never spoils? Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible!

2. Did you know bees are essential for growing many of our foods? They pollinate about one-third of the food we eat, including fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

3. Did you know honey has natural healing properties? It can help soothe sore throats and even speed up the healing of wounds and burns due to its antibacterial qualities.

4. Did you know bees produce a tiny amount of honey in their lifetime? A single worker bee produces only about 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in her entire life, but together they make a lot!

5. Did you know bees communicate through dancing? They perform a "waggle dance" to tell other bees where to find the best flowers.

6. Did you know honey can help your brain? It contains antioxidants that may support brain health and improve memory.

7. Did you know beeswax, made by bees, is used in many everyday products?** It's found in things like candles, lip balm, and even some types of food packaging.

8. Did you know honey can be a natural energy booster? It provides a quick source of energy because it's packed with natural sugars.

9. Did you know there are over 300 types of honey in the United States alone? The flavor, color, and aroma depend on the flowers that bees visit.

10. Did you know that beekeeping helps many communities around the world? It provides income, supports agriculture, and helps improve food security in many regions.

11. Did you know honey can be used as a natural preservative? Because of its antibacterial properties, honey has been used to preserve fruits and other foods for centuries.

12. Did you know that some bees can recognize human faces? Studies have shown that honeybees can remember and recognize human faces, much like they remember different flowers.

13. Did you know honey can improve your sleep? A spoonful of honey before bed can promote relaxation and better sleep by raising insulin slightly and allowing tryptophan to enter the brain.

14. Did you know bees are colorblind to red? Bees can see ultraviolet light, which humans can't, but they can't see the color red. Instead, they see it as black.

15. Did you know honey can help with seasonal allergies? Consuming local honey is believed by some to help build immunity to local pollen and reduce allergy symptoms.

16. Did you know that royal jelly, produced by worker bees, is fed to all bee larvae? However, only those destined to become queens are fed royal jelly throughout their development.

17. Did you know honey has different medicinal uses in various cultures? For example, in Ayurvedic medicine, honey is used to treat digestive issues, and in ancient Egypt, it was used to treat wounds.

18. Did you know bees have a built-in GPS? They use the position of the sun, the earth's magnetic field, and their own memories of landmarks to navigate and find their way back to the hive.

19. Did you know honeybees are the only insects that produce food eaten by humans? They are unique in their production of honey, which has been a staple in human diets for thousands of years.

20. Did you know that honey can vary greatly in taste and texture? The type of flowers the bees pollinate affects the flavor, color, and texture of the honey. Some honey can even be creamy or spicy!

Thank you, precious bees!

Text credit: Earth Unreal
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07/07/2024

Taking it easy before we open today. (11-4)

07/05/2024

Open today Friday July 5th 11am to 3 pm

07/04/2024

Remember your fur baby.

07/04/2024

MIA is really enjoying her picnic treat.

07/03/2024

Wednesday July 3 we are open 11am to 3 pm!

07/02/2024

Well here we go again, Tuesday July 2nd we are closed because Rob on Fox 6 says rain on and off all day. Have a great day.

06/30/2024

Getting ready for the Fourth of July.

06/28/2024

Friday June 28th 2024 we will be closed today.

06/25/2024

Tuesday June 25 we will be open today at 11am.

06/23/2024

Due to the weather and the mess we have to clean up we are going to be closed today Sunday June 23

06/22/2024

Closing due to rain. Andy knows what to do!

06/21/2024

The tenrecs ditched the car and have been spotted in the pond fishing.

06/21/2024

Be on the lookout for our lesser Madagascar tenrec. He was last seen speeding passed the Capybara and headed towards the foxes.

06/20/2024

Listen to Mr. Rooster and then listen even closer. When roosters crow they use up all the air in their lungs so they have to inhale sharply after a crow, which makes that little sound. Make sure you look for him at your next visit.

Address

6831 Big Bend Road
Waterford, WI
53185

Opening Hours

Saturday	11am - 4pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+12628956430

Website

http://www.beardenzoo.com/

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Videos

I tell people the story about Ted VS the chipmunk all the time. This is just a few seconds of his terrifying encounter.

Dundee is not sure what to make of his new friend. It didn’t take long before he gave it a big hug! Open today 11-4

Andy is not a fan of this seasoning.

Andy clearly isn’t a fan of this seasoning. Stop by today 7-19 from 11 to 3 and see what Andy does like.

They’re waiting for you! Friday 11-3

Open today Friday July 5th 11am to 3 pm

MIA is really enjoying her picnic treat.

Tuesday June 25 we will be open today at 11am.

Rooster

Sharing is caring

Sharing is caring. Andy is not in the caring mood today. Stop in for a visit today 11-4

Madagascar Lesser Tenrec

There was a lot of cuteness going on today at the Zoo! We were so lucky to see this 4 week old Tenrec giving himself a quick clean up with his little foot!

Mom and her babies

Maddie is such a good mom. She has been taking great care of her twins and after only a week they are already climbing all over her. Dad is keeping his distance just in case one of those babies tries to jump on him lol stop by and take a look at this adorable family.

Watermelon Juice

Andy is a huge fan of watermelon juice. Not one drop was leftover.

Andy doing a lap and right back to digging.

All girls love flowers, not all girls eat them.

He’s not soft or fluffy but he will still steal your heart ❤️ Meet Any the 3 banded Armadillo this weekend!

Part of our hayride path.

Hoping everyone made it through the storm! Our Smurf village and parts of our hayride path look more like a river now. Hopefully it’s all gone before we open on Saturday! Stay safe everyone.