Advancing Bear Care 2025 “BEARing with Temporary vs. Permanent: Outcome-based Husbandry”

This two-day, virtual conference builds on themes discussed during the in-person ABC 2024 conference. We will compare and contrast the significant management considerations necessary to maximize welfare of rescued wild bears in both temporary and permanent human care. Emphasis will be focused on outcome-based husbandry techniques for shaping bear behavior, wellbeing and resilience.