Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary
- 12541 Nett Lake Road
, P.O. Box 77, Orr, MN - Phone: (218) 757-0172
- Fax: (218) 757-0172
- bears@americanbear.org
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Rates:
Adults and seniors (18+): $8, Youth (ages 6-17): $4, 5 and under: Free- Adults and seniors (18+): $8, Youth (ages 6-17): $4, 5 and under: Free
Open:
May 26, 2013 - Sep 3, 2013Without a doubt, this is the best place in North America to observe and photograph wild black bears!
Operated by The American Bear Association, the Sanctuary is comprised of many habitats: aspen forests, cedar swamps, marshes, beaver ponds, a primary stream, and meadows.
Visitors observe and learn about the elusive black bear from naturalists that answer questions and explain bear behavior as it happens. Our raised observation deck gives visitors a 360 degree view of forest and meadow.
Other Date Information
- Additional Date Information
: Open Tuesday through Sunday; closed Mondays except for holidays; Visitors may arrive between 5pm-8pm and stay on the viewing deck until dusk. Please note that because of our open viewing deck, the sanctuary must close during inclement weather.
Green Practices
- Desc of Green Practices in Place
: Much of our bear food is donated from companies that would have otherwise just thrown the food away, we re-use packaging materials, we recycle whatever we can, and our volunteers keep water and electricity consumption to a bare minimum. - Waste Reduction/Reuse/Recycling
- Water Conservation/Wastewater Mgmt Plan
- Energy Efficiency/Conservation
Attraction Attributes
- Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more
What's Nearby
Map
Directions
Travel Hwy 53 North from Duluth for approximately 2 hours. One mile South of Orr, turn left by the Dam restaurant onto CR 23 (also called Nett Lake Road). Go 13.3 miles and look for the Sanctuary signs on the right.
