Breakfast with the Bears in Orr, Minnesota
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels since the experience requires minimal walking and mostly seated observation.
Overview
Start your day with an unforgettable continental breakfast while watching black bears roam freely in Orr, Minnesota. Learn from bear expert Stan Tekiela and take home a special keepsake mug!
Breakfast with the Bears
All ages welcome • 2 Hours
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About This Adventure
Experience a rare morning with black bears at this exclusive event! Enjoy a delightful continental breakfast while observing these elusive creatures in their natural habitat, illuminated by the soft morning light. Capture stunning photographs and take home a special mug, all while learning from bear expert Stan Tekiela during his book signing.
Learn about and photograph the intimate world of the normally reclusive black bear!
Hours
- 2 hours
- July 6th
- July 19th
- August 15th - Stan Tekiela, author of BEARS: Black, Brown & Polar Bears as well as numerous field guides will be doing a book signing!
About
This is a limited time opportunity to experience a morning breakfast with the bears. Share your quiet morning period watching the early morning dew sparkle on the backs of our morning bears visiting the sanctuary. We’ve developed this program as a chance to see different bears that only frequent the sanctuary in the early morning hours. This is a favorable occasion to gain photos using the early morning light. Come and join us for a superb continental breakfast and watch early dawn bear activity from the safety and comfort of our viewing deck. The fee includes a souvenir take-home Breakfast with the Bears mug!
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early for Best Viewing
Get to the sanctuary early to secure a good spot for observing and photographing the bears safely.
Bring a Camera with Zoom
A camera with a good zoom lens helps capture close-up shots without disturbing the bears.
Dress in Layers
Mornings can be chilly in northern Minnesota; wear layers to stay comfortable during the event.
Respect Sanctuary Rules
Follow all guidelines provided by the staff to ensure your safety and the well-being of the bears.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- black bears
- white-tailed deer
History
Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1966 to protect black bears and educate the public about their ecology.
Conservation
The sanctuary is dedicated to ethical wildlife observation and ongoing efforts to preserve bear habitats in northern Minnesota.
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Recommended Gear
Binoculars
Ideal for observing bears from a safe distance with clarity.
Zoom Camera Lens
Captures detailed photos without disturbing the wildlife.
Layered Clothing
Keeps you comfortable during chilly fall mornings.
fall specific
Insect Repellent
Helps keep bugs away during warm-weather visits.
summer specific