Truly Excellent Experience The North American Bear Center is a great place for all ages. You’ll see live bears and hear a talk by one of the Center’s interns. Today, Macy was our intern. She shared so much about black bears, their habits, eating preferences and hibernation information. The large building has an Ecology Hall where they have demonstrations about the animals who live in the area. The gift shop has a wide variety of clothes and gifts.

I have been here multiple times this summer and love it every single time! I feel like there’s always new information I get to learn. Brandon showed us the bears and did an amazing job at giving information about anything bears 🐻

This was a great educational experience. Very nice displays with great information. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. If was fun to watch the bears eat and learn about how each one ended up there. We learned so much about bears that we didn't know before and now we aren't as worried about seeing them on our hikes.

I love this place. I learn something new every time I go. The bears are so nice and beautiful. There are also birds, many other animals. You can feed chickadees they land right in your hand! The museum is also really cool. They have a lot of small animals and reptiles like snakes and turtles and fish. Also a great gift shop. You must go here if you are in Ely!!!!

I had an amazing visit to the North American Bear Center! My guide, Spencer, was truly exceptional. His knowledge about bears and passion for wildlife enhanced my experience. I highly recommend this stop for anyone who loves and wants to learn about wildlife.

the north american bear center is perfect if you’re looking for a fun trip. the bears were super cute and i learned a lot while i was there. it was super fun to see them all interact, plus i had the opportunity to feed chickadees on their nature trail. lots to do and see, plus the staff is very knowledgeable on wildlife and kind.

We enjoyed visiting the bears and learning more about them! The educational area is almost overwhelming with sooooo much information and signage. There are many fun videos to see however. The viewing of the bears is great and it was unexpected to get a behind the scenes tour with additional up close encounter and information about the bears.

Highly recommend prioritizing this as a stop on your next trip to Ely! Not only are the bears fascinating to see up close in person, but their entire facilities are packed with displays, animals, and fun facts about the ecosystems around us. We all walked away having learned more than expected walking in. Great for individuals, families, and friends of all ages.

The facility is fantastic. There is so much information here, multiple visits are recommended! The staff are super kind and knowledgeable, they had an answer for every question I had! The bears themselves are also adorable and personable, they are very well taken care of and look super happy and healthy. I highly recommend the north american bear center if you haven't been already.

One of my favorite places to visit!! Great way to see a black bear close up and also learn about MANY animals that live in the northwoods. You could easily spend 2+ hours in the ecology center and never be bored!