It’s with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that DJ, a beloved American black bear at Bear Hollow Zoo, was humanely euthanized on May 30, 2025. This difficult decision was made by both zoo and veterinary staff. Here at Friends of Bear Hollow, and we know throughout the community, we’ve watched and…
Bear Hollow Zoo will celebrate all the bears’ birthdays on April 26 from 10 AM to 1 PM. This free-admission special event featuring animal encounters, art vendors, and crafts is hosted by the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department. Look for the Friends of Bear Hollow table at that event with art made by the animals…
Zoo Day 2025 has been postponed due to expected severe weather on March 15. This event will be combined with Bears’ Birthday at Bear Hollow Zoo on April 26. Look for our table at that event with art made by the animals as enrichment, as well as animal photographs, adorable plush, and vinyl stickers. Your…
Donate any amount to Operation NAP between now and February 14, and your emailed receipt will include a link to download the Friends of Bear Hollow’s Valentine’s Day graphics. We have a printable valentines sheet and digital valentines you can text as well as a graphic that you can use as a profile picture or…
Your gift to our campaign will fund enhancements to the bear night area, such as installing permanent den boxes, new mesh panels, and automatic waterers. These and similar projects facilitate animal care efficiency, bear interactions with zoo staff, and health checks. They may even thwart a certain bear who likes to destroy every water container…
Visit Bear Hollow Zoo during Deck the Hollow, Dec. 6-8 & 13-15, 5:30-7:30 pm, to see the festive displays that the zoo team has created. While you’re there, stop by our booth to find adorable, eco-friendly plushies and die cut stickers that make heartwarming holiday gifts. Your purchase will directly support our mission at Bear…
Friends of Bear Hollow will be hosting a photo fundraiser booth at Bear Holloween in partnership with Wade Sheldon Photography. For a minimum donation of $5, you can get a professional digital photo of your group in front of a fall-themed backdrop that will be available for download starting the following day. Wear your costumes,…
We’re bear-y 🐻 excited to celebrate Bear Hollow Zoo’s namesake American black bears! Bear Hollow Zoo in Athens, GA is home to many species of native Georgia wildlife, but the crowds are always a-buzz 🐝 to see DJ, Athena, and Yonah wake up from their winter rest. These bears were all orphaned as cubs and…
The Friends of Bear Hollow will be at Bear Hollow Zoo to help celebrate the Bears’ Birthday on April 27 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Please stop by our table to purchase art made by the animals as enrichment and matted photographs of many of Bear Hollow’s animals! You can also watch DJ, Athena,…
Ireland may not have snakes, but Bear Hollow Zoo is home to several snakes as well as other Georgia native wildlife. During the month of March, donate to fill up our ‘pot of gold’ to help Bear Hollow Zoo in Athens, GA with habitat upgrades, animal enrichment, and animal care enhancements. We’re so lucky 🍀…
