WSU Bear Center

Category: Conservation department

Address: Terre View Dr, Pullman, WA 99163, USA

Phone: +15093353009

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Jerri Lawson

Apr 1, 2022

I enjoy seeing the bears on my way to and from work. Really wishing they had a swimming pool and more zoo like enclosure. I need to donate!

Geoffrey Nelson

Aug 15, 2021

One of the coolest unknown places to visit in Pullman. It's right on the bike path that circles 8.2mi around the college from the bill chipman trail to SEL and back downtown.

Steven Paquin

Jul 19, 2021

One of the coolest things to see. We were down here for a district kids golf tournament, and were told about this place. Very cool to see the bears 🐻 this close. We were here on a weekend but was told they have a place where you can walk thru and learn more. It’s privately funded so drop some cash πŸ’΅ when you come by

S Cearley

Aug 9, 2018

This is a research facility, but the bears are easily visible. There is a free zoo feeling. It is easy to get to and free, feeding between 12 and 2 and the researchers are happy to answer questions.

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Questions & Answers

What is the best time of day to view bears?

Dianna Hendrickson | Sep 27, 2021
Kori Penkert | Sep 27, 2021

They have always been out there when we go by. I believe there is an enrichment schedule. I thought one of the signs said 3:15 pm.

Are the grizzzly bears at WSU Bear Research and Center still hibernating?

Eileen Wolford | Aug 23, 2021
Leonard Abeyta | Aug 23, 2021

The bears are not hibernating. We were there yesterday April 5th, 2021. They had a total of 10 bears. Best time to go is at 3:15 pm daily when they feed them and let some of the out in the large field to hunt for treats.

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What is done with the bears when it's time for them to hibernate?

Nick | Aug 23, 2020
Monica Kerr | Aug 23, 2020

They have cages where they hibernate.

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I was a little dismayed that some of the bears were scratching on their doors to get out. Why were only two allowed at one time to go out to the hillside and play? It looked like they were STUCK in their cages. They didn't appear to be happy at all

Soozie Boulton | Aug 24, 2019
Stephen Korenkiewicz | Aug 24, 2019

These bears are conditioned to respond to triggers for eating and exercise. They are extremely well cared for but know what steps in their care and feeding process are coming next. Read the information signs and breathe. All part of behavioral health study.

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