The before look of the bear habitat at Hollywild Animal Park.
The after look of the habitat features climbing rocks, tunnels and caves with reinforced materials.
The habitat features include climbing rocks, tunnels and caves with reinforced materials.
“We have been building toward this event for more than two years, planning, fundraising, and testing designs for our water features, all to benefit our very special bears. To see phase one ready is quite exciting,” said Hollywild executive director, David Meeks.
Adult Syrian brown bears, named Ramses and Giza, as well as Honey Bear, a grizzly bear, will be in the new habitat.
The first 50 children admitted Saturday will receive a commemorative post card featuring a photo of a baby Syrian brown bear, born at the park on Jan. 7. With the births and ongoing habitat upgrades in progress, Hollywild is calling this the Year of the Bear.
An intricate network of piping and pumps has been built to unite several water features. The water cycling throughout the ponds and waterfalls creates an atmosphere soothing to animals and visitors alike.
Phase two of the bear habitat will create similar features in another bear exhibit area. The third phase will be the center area, which serves as an observation area that invites park visitors to get close to the bears and feel a part of the habitat.
Admission is $12 for adults, $10 students and military, $8 children and seniors over 65, handicapped and children under two years old are admitted free.