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It's a Den Warming Party!


As we prepare to welcome our bears into their new home in Carey Bear Country we want to ensure they have items they need to make their new habitat a comfortable
and enriching home.

❤️ Make an impact today!

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Bedding

Help us purchase the straw, hay and other substrates our bears will use to make comfortable beds in their new den.
$
50
USD
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Small Enrichment Toys

Enrichment toys like balls, "jolly eggs," and puzzle toys help our bears explore their habitat and encourage natural behaviors like foraging. This encourages them to practice the same skills that their counterparts in the wild depend on. These activities ensure the bears are both mentally and physically enriched.
$
100
USD
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Large Enrichment Items

Larger items like swings, portable pools, logs and fire hose — which animal care specialists use to create toys, puzzles and climbing areas —are all used to keep the bears engaged and practicing their natural behaviors.
$
150
USD
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Behind the Scenes

While guests don't typically see these items, the bears and animal care specialists need appliances! Refrigerators store fresh foods and freezers are used to help make some of the bears favorite frozen enrichment items.
$
250
USD
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Bear Playground

Both Andean and sloth bears are known for their natural climbing abilities. It is important that we provide many options for them to engage in this natural behavior. Andean Bears climb mostly to find food. They even build their own feeding platforms in the wild. Sloth bears mainly climb for safety and to keep cool.
$
500
USD
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Giving ZOOday 2025

It's a
DEN WARMING PARTY

This spring, we will welcome our bears into their new home in Carey Bear Country. This is the largest renovation project the Zoo has seen in over 10 years. This new exhibit will include:
• A third habitat to expand space for bears and aid in the Zoo’s breeding program
• A Zoo360 exploration trail that will allow the bears to rotate through all habitats
• An additional off-exhibit habitat to aid in the rearing of cubs
• New water features and landscaping
• Glass viewing areas to allow guests to come nose-to-nose with the bears and observe training
• Improved structural designs for the Zoo’s animal keepers to facilitate efficient care

Your Giving ZOOday gift will help us outfit the new habitat with  items the bears need to thrive: enrichment toys, bedding, climbing structures and training aids. All of these items will help make the new habitat one of the best in the world to care for endangered bears.

Special Incentive

Donors of $150 or more will receive a limited edition Philadelphia Zoo photo calendar featuring our beloved animals!

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