The Bears

Now, we're expecting to see a couple of bears.  Most everything has been asleep or not moving around a whole lot, so even if we see some bears we figure they'll be sleeping.  Guess what?

Aww, isn't he adorable?!  But, even sleeping, there were so many of them.  I want you to notice that there are no pesky insects buzzing around him.  I highly commend "Bearizona" for the level of their care for all of these animals.  Even horse owners have trouble keeping down the bot flies (unless they give them a medication that kills the larva in their poop.)  This place is not your average zoo, folks.  I am so glad on so many levels that we stopped here.  Thank you, Granpa, you are the BEST!

We've seen lots and lots and lots of bear in our time of vacationing, but never a sleeping bear.  They're funny!  And just like us humans!

Look at the size of those paws!!  If these guys had been up walking around we would not have ever gotten this photo!  I'm glad they were snoozing!

I would bet there were a dozen or more bear here, but, we discover, there are even more in the walk-around part - along with lots more species of Arizona critters - some that we had never seen before !  We are definitely getting our money's worth.  If you're ever in Arizona...

But you'll have to come back again tomorrow to see the rest of the animals.  (I hope I'm not boring you with the photos...