Oswald’s Bear Ranch

Category: Wildlife rescue service

Address: 13814 Co Rd 407, Newberry, MI 49868, USA

Phone: +19062933147

Opening hours

Sunday: 9:30AM–5PM

Monday: 9:30AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9:30AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9:30AM–5PM

Thursday: 9:30AM–5PM

Friday: 9:30AM–5PM

Saturday: 9:30AM–5PM

Reviews

Sylvia Kooiker

Jul 27, 2022

An absolutely astonishing wild life exhibit in New Berry Michigan. My family and I stopped here on our way to the Tahquamenon Falls and it was one of the best decisions we could make. You know the bears are very well taken care of by the hard working and charismatic staff and family here. Our family photo with the baby bear was my absolute favorite, without a doubt! I would recommend bringing a carrier for a baby rather than a stroller as the sandy paths were sometimes hard to walk comfortably through- well worth your time though! Not to mention, I lost one of my duffel bags here and their amazing staff got back to me within the next day in order to ship it back to me. I will always have a soft spot for this place now. Thank you Jules! You are lovely❤️

Ryan Scott

Jun 26, 2022

Great experience at Oswald's Bear Ranch. The bears were pretty active and seemed to have quite a bit of space to roam around. The cubs and yearlings we're rambunctious, wrestling around with each other and climbing all over. $25 per car, but it goes to help the bears, so it is worth it. An additional $10 for a chance to feed and pet a cub which my daughters loved. Going earlier in the day will help with the bear feeding as they had to rush to get everyone through when we went, since the bears weren't as hungry anymore.

Debby Forbes

Jun 25, 2022

Wonderful bear refuge! Babies, yearlings, females and males all looked healthy. All separated with lots of space to roam. I would have liked to seen them doing presentations on bears, education of sorts. They do let you feed a baby bear and get pictures.

valerie Kelley

Jun 1, 2022

What an amazing experience!! The bears were beautiful and so happy!! They loved the apples and the cubs were bouncing around and def enjoying their life!! Being able to get a picture with a cub was so cool!! The staff was very nice and helpful!! Huge place!! Make sure to have bug spray lol

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Questions & Answers

When does Oswald's close down for the year?

Edward Gruno | Mar 31, 2019
Jewel Oswald | Apr 1, 2019

Last day is September 30 every year. Closed October 1 til late May every year. Seasonal business, open summer and closed winter.

Can you pet the bears? or do you just look at then?

Carter Fuller | Mar 31, 2019
Rick S | Apr 1, 2019

You dont get to pet them, if you get your picture taken with a cub, you might be able to touch that one for a second, but these arent domesticated bears.

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How long is a typical visit here?

Samantha Walker | Mar 31, 2019
Penny Holcomb | Apr 1, 2019

Your visit is however long you make. Take your time and enjoy. The bear cubs are so entertaining.

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Are you currently allowing visitors to pose with a baby bear for photos?

Connie Masengale | Mar 30, 2021
M S | Mar 31, 2021

Yes

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Can you get pictures with the bears at this time?

Richard Bennett | Mar 30, 2021
Justine France | Mar 31, 2021

There this weekend and yes, $10, masks required. They have signs saying masks were required but there were a mixture of people with and without masks, but definitely needed for the pictures.

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Is it open on Oct 21 or 22?

Sanchia Marinelli | Mar 31, 2018
Jesse Hagensen | Apr 1, 2018

Closed Oct 1st - Memorial day

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You need to change your web page says you close October 10. So when do you really close?

Karla Lehmoine | Sep 1, 2021
Martha Hinson | Sep 2, 2021

Kimberly is correct, if that's what your trying to ask

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Can you bring dogs on leash with as you walk through?

Virginia Schreuder | Sep 1, 2021
heyhihellook | Sep 2, 2021

Service pets are allowed, they did say if they are not a service dog they have parking spots in the shade. .

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Are any of the rescued bears returned to the wild?

R Moreland | Sep 1, 2021
Philip | Sep 2, 2021

No

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Is this open tomorrow Oct. 3 2020?

Katie | Mar 30, 2021
April Beaujean | Mar 31, 2021

Yee..call prior to going.

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what kind of bears are here

Tarek Younes | Mar 30, 2021
James Graham | Mar 31, 2021

Black bears

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How much does it cost?

Kalia Marie | Mar 30, 2021
Austin TheTiger | Mar 31, 2021

10 for a single person, 20 for more than one person in a car, bags of apples are 3 to feed bears, and i think its 10 to take a picture with a cub (have to wear a mask i think still) not sure bout that last part its been a few weeks

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Is oswalds bear ranch still open? Was it closed down or no? I don’t want my family to travel there and it not be open. Thanks for any replys

billy bob | Mar 30, 2021
Family Fun Adventures | Mar 31, 2021

We were there a few weeks ago! They are open, as someone else stated, masks are required in gift shop. When we went the babies were there to view but they weren't taking pics with them which was a bummer.

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Are you open? And if so, what are your hours that you are open? We are planning a trip up there at the end of July.

Jayne Mahoney | Mar 30, 2021
Family Fun Adventures | Mar 31, 2021

We were there a couple weeks ago. They are open 9:30 - 5 pm. Although they had the cubs in "quarantine" and we couldnt take pictures with them which was a huge bummer.

Are there any cubs during the off season?

tanja myszak | Mar 30, 2020
Stitch Richards | Mar 31, 2020

They close oct 1

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How long does it take to see the whole ranch?

Danielle White | Mar 30, 2020
S. Anderson | Mar 31, 2020

It took my family around 2 hours to experience everything. Pic with cub, buying a bag of apples to feed the yearlings, males, and females. Met Dale Oswald and talked to him while my wife and daughter bought a couple of t-shirts from the gift shop.

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What are the prices?

Vicki Griffin | Mar 30, 2020
Ruth Vineyard | Mar 31, 2020

$20 per vehicle... van, truck, or car load.

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What is the nearest airport, and how far away from Oswald's Bear's?

Barbara Davis | Mar 31, 2019
Oswald’s Bear Ranch (Owner) | Apr 1, 2019

Marquette, MI., home to Northern Michigan University, is about 2hrs (100 miles) by car from Oswalds Bear Ranch. Dean & Jewel usually fly from Marquette or Kinross(same distance but east Sault Ste. Marie, MI.)

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I have a dog that would have to come. Are there any shady parking spots where he could wait in the car? Thanks!

Jeanne | Mar 31, 2019
Jim Walczak | Apr 1, 2019

There are some trees up front. But i wouldnt leave my dog is a car with the windows up even in the shade

do you have cubs now

Amy Broeders | Mar 31, 2019
Jacob Nash | Apr 1, 2019

They had 3 there in July, so I'm sure they're still there.

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Do you have parking for a 31 foot Rv?

Ellyn Keur | Mar 31, 2019
Renee Vanheck | Apr 1, 2019

I'm sure there is.

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is the ranch wheel chair friendly for the viewing platforms etc?

susan deaner | Mar 31, 2019
Jennifer Wasson | Apr 1, 2019

Trails are pretty sandy too so i would say wheelchair would be difficult. But for $20 a car load its still worth it. A wheelchair could easily see the top pens where most of the bears were when we were there.

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Are dogs allowed?

Vicki Buchanan | Mar 31, 2019
Chris Bence | Apr 1, 2019

No. They could upset the bears. Service dogs are ok.

I see on the map the road is closed. Is there alternate routes?

Crystal Kirby | Mar 31, 2019
Mike Rinehart | Apr 1, 2019

Shouldn't be a problem.

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Is there enough parking for motorhomes ?

Rod Knoll | Mar 31, 2019
Annie's Place | Apr 1, 2019

Yes plenty of room. Have fun its a fun place.

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Does the car, RV and cycles part of the payment or do I have to come whith one of those three things?

beatthisdinomeat | Mar 31, 2019
Mary Burkey | Apr 1, 2019

I'm not really sure what you are asking. You have to pay weather you drive in or walk in.

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Does anybody know if there are any cubs currently now available to touch ?? Anybody know the price cost to touch or get pictures with cubs ??

Jennell Quinn | Mar 31, 2019
Ryan Coomer | Apr 1, 2019

Yes, they have cubs you can touch. It's $10 to get a photo of you touching a cub. But the experience is quick. Maybe 5-10 seconds is all the time you get with the cub.

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Will be visiting tomorrow if you are open. What are your operating hours?

Robyn Vichich | Mar 31, 2019
Jessica | Apr 1, 2019

Their website says 930am-5pm. Great place!

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I would like to know the price,and if we are allowed to touch the cubs

glenda oconnell | Mar 31, 2019
Sharon Zenker | Apr 1, 2019

I think it was $25.00. it was so cool though. Well eorth it!

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How much is it for two people???

Tara Hedke | Mar 31, 2019
Jennifer Manninen | Apr 1, 2019

20.00 per car. Doesn't matter how many people are in the car. Definitely worth it

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When is it the best time for bear cubs? My wifes birthday is in May and she wants to visit the park and if possible hold a bear cub.

James Smith | Mar 31, 2019
Felicia Laureano | Apr 1, 2019

Take a selfie ... fomo

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