North American Bear Center

Exhibits on black bears & other native wildlife

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1926 MN-169 Ely, MN 55731

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The North American Bear Center is the only black bear and wildlife educational facility of its kind. Dedicated to replacing old myths with facts, it lets people learn from the bears themselves about bear behavior, ecology, and their relations with humans.

Great things await you inside!  Whether you visit us in Ely or here on our website, we hope your time with us gives you a better understanding of the world of black bears.

 

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