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Help Protect Bears and Their Future – Donate Today!

Bears face growing threats from habitat loss and human intolerance. Vince Shute envisioned a world where bears and humans could coexist peacefully, and since 1995, the American Bear Association—a 501(c)(3) non-profit—has been bringing that vision to life. Through the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary, we have educated nearly a quarter million visitors about these incredible animals and their vital role in nature.

Your support is crucial to securing a future for the bears that visit our sanctuary and for wild bear populations everywhere. Donations of any kind make a difference—whether it’s monetary contributions, bear food (see our wildlife supplies list), gifts of stock, or charitable gift annuities.

Together, through education, observation, and experience, we can create a world where humans and bears thrive side by side. Please donate today and be a part of this important mission! Thank you for your support!