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Children visiting BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa

BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa, Andrianov Chark, 2780 Belitsa, Bulgaria
1.6.2025, 11:30 - 15:00
Planned

Children's Day at BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa

Join us June 1st for a bear-filled day!

 To celebrate World Children's Day on June 1st, we are excited to host a special day for youth at BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa. We have prepared a challenge - drawing а bear. Children and youth (until 18 years) will also get the chance to tour the sanctuary for free and learn all about our rescued brown bears! 

Please read the important information below:

Important Details

  • Children need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • The activities will be in Bulgarian, with facilitators who can also translate to English.
  • Please make sure children are dressed appropriately for the weather, and are wearing sport shoes.
  • There are snacks available to purchase on site, but please feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
  • The sanctuary tour is not accessible for strollers or guests with limited mobility.
  • The price for Children and Youth (until 18 years) is free.
    • Adults 18+: 10 leva

To reserve your spot, please send us an email.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have, via email or by phone: +359 888 00 23 58

How much do you know about brown bears?

Take our quiz to find out. (For kids and adults alike!)

Question - of -

How many bear cubs are usually in a litter?

Correct!

Almost! The correct answer is 1-3, most commonly 2

How long do brown bears typically live in the wild?

Yep! That's right, great job! The oldest bear at our sanctuary lived to be 40 years old.

Not quite! The correct answer is 20-25 years. The oldest bear at our sanctuary lived to be 40 years old.

When bears stand up on their hind legs, it is usually a sign of what?

Yes, that's right! Bears stand up to get more information, using their sight, hearing and smell.

Nope, not quite! It's actually that they are curious - bears stand up to get more information using their sight, hearing and smell.

How much do bear cubs weigh on average when they are born?

Yes! Can you believe it?! Brown bear cubs are tiny when born, but grow up to be 90-150kg if they are female, and between 150-250kg if they are male!

Nope! Brown bear cubs weigh just 250-500 grams when born! When they grow up, female bears can be 90-150kg, and males can be between 150-250kg!

The myth that bears can't run downhill is...

Correct! This myth is false. Bears can run just fine downhill, uphill and on level ground, even though their front legs are shorter than their hind legs!

Nope! The myth is false. Bears can run just fine downhill, uphill and on level ground, even though their front legs are shorter than their hind legs!

Points reached:

Bear Iva

We are looking forward to your visit!


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