Trailside Museums & Zoo

At Bear Mountain State Park

HOURS: 10AM - 4:30PM, 7 Days a Week. Be sure to plan ahead, our Bears and Beaver go into their dens at 4:00PM!!!!

Staying Safe as the Summer Winds Down

Posted on June 8, 2010

We all love to spend time in our backyards during these end of summer days. However, as development increases, wild animals like bear and coyote have become more accustomed to living among humans, and grow ever-more comfortable entering our properties in search of food. Encounters with wild animals can be minimized by practicing preventative habits. Keeping garbage and pet food secure, and preferably indoors will keep these animals away from your home. Try to only feed birds from December to April, during... (more...)