About

Our Mission

The Friends of Bear Hollow, Inc., is dedicated to supporting Bear Hollow Zoo, a treasured community resource in Athens, Georgia. We advance the zoo’s mission by offering outreach to the community to promote the zoo’s operations and events, raising revenue for zoo projects, and nurturing resource-generating partnerships.

Our Board of Directors

• President: Joan Sheldon
• Secretary: Sherrie Hines
• Treasurer: Joan Sheldon
• Additional Board Members: Mo Carter, Jenny Kvapil, Chris Sparnicht

Featured Image Photo Credit: Wade Sheldon