Appalachian Bear Rescue

Susan M. Atkins

2024-04

Very interesting stop. The volunteer was extremely knowledgeable and interesting . Would recommend everyone stopping in and learning about the work APR does .

Elan Abrell

2024-04

Super informative visitor center. Drop in to learn about the important work they’re doing to care for and reintroduce orphaned black bears.

Jessica Frizzell

2023-05

Called to inquire about a bird- not being from the area this was the only rescue that popped up for the state. They were so nice and directed me to a person who was able to help us

Susie B

2024-05

What an awesome place. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

Gene Bowker

2017-05

the ABR does a great job of caring for orphaned and injured cubs from TN and other surrounding states. The visitor center is nice and offers plenty of gifts to help the cause.

Crystal Thompson

2023-12

This place is amazing. They are doing wonderful things to help rescued black bear cubs.

Robert Renken

2023-09

We try to stop in when we visit Townsend. It is a small souvenir shop and the proceeds go to help put orphaned bears back into the wild. The volunteer that was there was very friendly and helpful.

tanszy tippett

2023-07

Very nice place with lots of pictures and info about the rescued bears. Very friendly and informative lady working that day. Nice merchandise for sale. They also have an area for kids and educating them about the bears.

Shirley Richards

2023-11

It was so cool to see pictures & talk with Joann about the facility where the cubs are. Well worth stopping by.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

roger harper

2023-10

Bear rescue. Gift shop and donations. The lady on site was very helpful and informative. We really enjoyed our visit and learned a lot.

Ginger Gredig

2023-09

Saw a cub on my porch with a jug on its head. They got me in touch with the right people and were very helpful and fast to respond. Im still hopeful for the baby

regina hoilman

2020-05

I love what they do for orphaned bear cubs and love reading the updates! The shop is cute and they had lots of nice things for sale. Picked up a few gifts. Just wish they had the long sleeve t-shirts in stock. I would spend millions there if I had it to support this great cause!

Jean Bushnell

2022-05

They are the best bear care takers. Thank you for your hard work rescuing our Smoky Mtn Bears.

Tony Sims

2023-07

Wonderful organization doing vital work to help orphaned cubs and struggling yearlings return to the wild where they can live their best bear lives.

Kay Dee

2020-05

Lovely people and beautiful organization. It's such fun to adopt bears and look at all their one of kind merchandise. Plus when you buy something there it supports the bears. Adopting bears make great gifts for children as you get a picture, a little stuffed bear and you can watch them live on Facebook. It's very educational. I always stop here.

Bill Choate

2023-11

Super nice place. Stop in and help an orphaned cub

Ryan Richardson

2024-01

Amazing non-profit with a great mission!

Yoshisaurus

2023-09

I give them all the respect they deserve . They are one of the many people who help out bears in need, and I give them respect for that.

Rachel Pennington

2022-05

I'm a monthly supporter of ABR. What they do to save our bears is just wonderful and I'll support them as long as I'm able. They've rehabilitated several bears and got them back into the wild where they belong. I love everything about ABR. Join them on their website or if you're in Townsend stop by Trillium Cove and visit their adorable gift shop.

Carol Huntley

2020-05

These people are awesome! They take sick and injured bear Cubs and restore them to health. Then the Cubbies are released back into the area they were rescued from. They are a nonprofit organization and any amount of money you donate goes directly to returning the Cubbies back to a healthy life. Thank you!

CYNTHIA BEELER

2019-05

This is the storefront for the Bear Rescue. The bears are not at this location because they are kept where they won’t grow accustomed to people. This is the education center, and the staff are so AWESOME! Their mission is to educate the public about bears and keep bears safer. They rehabilitate orphaned cubs and yearlings. They also raise money to care for the bears. Drop in, learn, and buy something or donate money to help the bears!

John Willson

2020-05

Lots of information about bears, bear rescue, and how to "adopt" a cub who has been in the rescue program. The bears are not on the store property, and the public is not allowed access to them, the reason being that they are wild bears, being healed to go back into the wild. Great, knowledgeable staff, made up of a lot of volunteer help. The curators do a fabulous job, as do the vets at UT.

Rhett Oselette

2023-08

Learned a lot about the American Black Bear, and what this non profit does to help orphaned bears. Glad we stopped.

Alexander Dufault

2018-05

Hey, good thing bears don't take hostagesExtraordinary Bears.Little left to the imagination, all up front.People from all over told me about it.Maybe too many bears?Exceptional Bears.I really liked the bearsMaybe a lot of bearsAwesome StaffHelpful and friendly bearsOutstanding bathroomsStupid people underestimate bearsTouching bears is a not a good idea at allA bear tricked me once.Great big bearsEveryone said I wouldn't be taken hostage

Lisa Hartman

2020-05

Excellent. This charity rescues Blackbear Cubs and yearlings who are sick, failing to thrive or injured to bring the bear back to health and released back to normal habitat. They believe in minimal human contact and rehabilitation of bears as they are in the wild. Need monetary support. Donate

Timothy Phillips

2020-05

Must see great people very friendly and they do great work for the bears. The kids loved the learning experience. Thank you for all the you folks put in.

Linda Forsythe

2020-05

A very worthy non-profit rehabilitating bear cubs. You can visit a cozy store to purchase bear themed items. The facility itself is closed to visitors when bears are in residence. Follow on Facebook for daily updates.

Hopeful Parido

2018-05

This is the Education and visitor center for the nearby rehabilitation center for black bears in the area from infancy to 18 months they offer classes and lectures and programs to educate people on black bears as well as a gift shop, 90% of the proceeds from the registration fees and gift shop purchases go to caring for and rehabilitating the bears and upkeeping the rehab facility it's self

Jeffrey Brown

2019-05

I support the organization's critical work, and I make sure to visit their welcome center/gift shop whenever I visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Barbara O'Leary

2019-05

Wonderful cause!!!Donate if you can. Look them up on Facebook they show live cam and update how the cobs are recovering and progressing to be let back out to the wilderness.