Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary Group Tours

Everyone is welcome to visit the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary and view the bears, during our regular operating hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 5.00pm until dusk, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.

We do have special opportunities available if your school, church, civic organization or other group would prefer a more personalized experience. Rates and benefits are for access to the viewing platform at the VSWS for approximately two hours. For longer events, or if activities outside the scope of what is normally performed during the evenings with the general public are required, additional charges may apply.

If you are a teacher or college tutor and would like to arrange a visit with your students, please ensure that you mention this contacting the American Bear Association

Group Benefits

Entrance to the Sanctuary during normally closed hours - We can also host groups before our scheduled open hours, Tuesday through Sunday mornings or afternoons. We are closed on Mondays
The undivided attention of our trained naturalists
Special events, lectures, or activities can be arranged depending on the needs or interests of the group (additional charges may apply)

How to Arrange a Group Visit

Reservations

To secure a group rate, reservations must be made at least 21 days in advance
Group Rates apply for Groups of 10 or More

Rates

During normal visitor hours (5pm - dusk)

$6 - Adults 18+
$2 - Youth - Ages 6-17
FREE - Ages 0-5

Outside of normal visitor hours (before 5pm)

$25 Educational staffing fee, and
$7 - adult – 18+
$3 - Youth - Ages 6-17
FREE - Ages 0-5

Booking

To arrange a group visit, call or email the American Bear Association:

(218) 757 0172

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