Grinder and Coola have come out of their 2008/2009 hibernation period! They awoke in April and were recently seen emerging into their hibernation habitat for a long wrestling and play session.
Grizzly bears hibernate anywhere from one month to five months in the wild. Here on Grouse Mountain Grinder and Coola usually hibernate for three or four months, depending on the season.
For the next couple of weeks you can visit Grinder and Coola in their hibernation area until they have access to their full five acre habitat. We are currrently in the process of excavating all of the snow from their habitats and hope to have them ready as soon as possible!
