Join us for an ice cream social percentage event at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in Athens (Five Points) on Wednesday, May 27 from 4-7pm! It’s the sweetest way to give back, with 25% of all sales during the event going towards supporting Bear Hollow Zoo. Whether you’re grabbing a scoop with friends or picking up…
Monthly giving is a great way to provide the charities that you support with steady, reliable funding. Having a solid monthly donor base would transform what we are able to do for Bear Hollow Zoo, allowing us to plan enhancement projects with greater confidence about funding and completion timelines. We have a special opportunity this…
Donate at least $50 and get a free FOBH vinyl sticker!
Visit Bear Hollow Zoo during Deck the Hollow, Dec. 11-14, 5:30-7:30 pm, to see the festive displays that the zoo team has created and enjoy crafts, concessions, ambassador animal encounters, and live performances! While you’re there, stop by our booth in the reptile house where we’ll have art made by the animals during their enrichment…
We’re partnering with Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams for a sweet fundraiser! Stop by and enjoy some incredible ice cream, and you’ll be helping us support projects at Bear Hollow Zoo with a portion of every sale going directly towards our mission. You’ll likely want to try our exclusive Honey Beary Crisp, a special combination of…
The 12th Annual Vulture Festival is back, and we’re so excited to be joining in on the fun! This year’s event is packed with activities to teach all ages about one of nature’s best cleanup crews (the vulture!). Be sure to find our booth to become a “Friend of Vultures” and create your very own…
Bear Hollow Zoo will have free live Halloween shows at 11 am and 2 pm and owl pellet dissections throughout the day on October 26, 2025. Stop by the Friends of Bear Hollow table anytime between 10:30 am and 3 pm to purchase one of our new color-able tote bags that would be great for…
Join the zoo team in costume in the zoo for a free craft and animal encounter at 10:30 am! Stop by the Friends of Bear Hollow table for an extra treat and to hear about our habitat improvement and animal enrichment projects at Bear Hollow Zoo. Donations are greatly appreciated!
We’re excited to be a vendor at the Athens Montessori School Fall Festival! We’ll be featuring our new reusable cotton totes with our exclusive design, plush that represent the animals at Bear Hollow Zoo and are made from 100% recycled materials, and vinyl stickers suitable for water bottles, laptops, etc. If desired, you can personalize…
Join us for a Super Mario adventure at the Athens Water Festival! 🍄 We’re so excited to be part of this fun, water-themed event on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 am – 2 pm at Sandy Creek Park (400 Bob Holman Rd.). Stop by our booth and play our special game “Athena’s Water Bowl“: see…
